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WISE stands for "World In Single Euro" and began in 2011 as a peer-to-peer money transfer service. The company rebranded from TransferWise to Wise in 2021 to reflect its expanded product suite beyond simple transfers. Wise is known for using the mid-market exchange rate and charging transparent fees, making it a popular choice for international payments.

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