When you open a bank account, you usually need to provide documents to verify details about yourself and your business. Wise is no different.
Verification is how we keep your business’s money safe, and comply with the financial regulations in the countries we operate in. We also make sure your business meets our acceptable use policy. And we do everything we can to make it quick, painless, and completely online.
Here’s how to verify your business
Register for free. It’s easy to sign up for your Wise Business account.
Tell us about your business. You’ll need to share details like your business registration, where you’re located, the industry you’re in, any online or social presence, and name, date of birth, and country of residence for all stakeholders.
Tell us about yourself. As the owner of this account, we need your personal details to verify your identity. If you’re not a director of the company, you may need to include additional information to confirm that you are authorised to act on behalf of the business.
Set up and pay for a transfer. If you are opening account details, you'll need to pay a one time set-up fee.
Now it’s our turn. If we ask to verify you, once we receive your money, we’ll work to get it done within 2–3 working days.
That’s it! You’re verified. We’ll resume your transfer, and send you a confirmation email, when we’ve verified your business.
Some countries have country-specific requirements. If your business is registered in the US, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, or New Zealand, there may be additional things we need before we verify your account.
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