PayPay vs Wise
PayPay
paypay.ne.jp
Wise
wise.comSide by side
| Figure | PayPay | Wise |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,980/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps | 8.5 (#6) | 8.1 (#13) |
| Spec score · Digital Wallet Apps | 8.3 (#12) | 8.0 (#24) |
| Spec score · Money Transfer Apps | 8.4 (#24) | 8.9 (#5) |
| Founded | 2018 | 2011 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | London, United Kingdom |
| Mobile platforms | both | The Wise app is available for iOS through the Apple App Store and for Android through Google Play. |
| Scheduled transfers | Yes | Yes |
| Security | PayPay describes 24/7 fraud monitoring, two-factor authentication, and encryption of customer payment card and bank account information. | Wise says it safeguards customer money separately from its own and uses two-step authentication to protect accounts and transactions. |
| Support | PayPay directs users with suspected unauthorized use or login problems to its Help pages. | Wise says its customer support is available by email, live chat, and phone, 24/7 in English and in 14 other languages. |
| Transfer speed | instant | On many popular routes, transfers can arrive within one day, the same day, or instantly. |
| Transfer tracking | Yes | The app shows the list and current status of transfers users have set up. |
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In their own words
Wise
Wise is a money app for sending money, receiving payments from abroad, checking exchange rates, paying bills, and sending money to loved ones. It sends to bank accounts in over 140 countries; delivery on many popular routes is within a day, the same day, or instant. Wise says it uses the mid-market exchange rate and displays fees before payment. Signing up is free, with no subscription; sending and conversion fees vary by currency and start from 0.33%. Sending to another Wise account has no sending fee, though conversion fees may still apply. Transfers can be funded with Apple Pay, Google Pay, cards, or bank transfer. Users can track and schedule transfers, repeat previous transfers, and receive live exchange-rate notifications. Wise says it safeguards customer money separately from its own and uses two-factor authentication to protect accounts and transactions. Photo ID may be required for some currencies or large transfers. The app is available on Android, iOS, and web.