Wise

A Wise multi-currency account for travellers, expats and freelancers lets you spend in any currency, receive money like a local and send money around the world with your own foreign currency account — cheaper than old-school banks. With the Wise debit card, you can spend in the local currency — wherever you are. It's accepted anywhere that takes Mastercard or Visa.

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Your easy alternative to a bank account abroad.

Send money for less

Save up to 7x compared to the banks when you send money abroad.

Convert 50+ currencies

Hold and switch between multiple currencies in seconds with low, transparent fees.

Get paid like a local

Receive money with your own local bank details.

Open an account in seconds

Get your Wise debit card

Zero foreign transaction fees

Plus no annual fees and low currency conversion fees.

Fee-free withdrawals abroad

Up to £200 free every month.

Auto-convert any currency

Spend in any currency and our smart tech will auto-convert it with the lowest possible fee.

Easy-to-use app

Add and convert money, get instant notifications, and freeze or unfreeze your card anytime.

Jamaica Forum
Join our Jamaica forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Jamaica.

Living in Jamaica Guide

People from all over the globe have found their way to Jamaica to live as an expat in the Caribbean Sea. Expats already there are quick to point out

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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Jamaica.

Moving to Jamaica Guide

Expats move to Jamaica for a variety of reasons. Some go for work, while others want to retire there or live an island lifestyle. Moving to Jamaica requires thorough research and a recognition that island life is can be quite different than one might expect.

Best Places to Live in Jamaica

If you're thinking of moving to Jamaica or retiring in Jamaica, deciding where to live is not as simple as you think. Jamaica is a large island with numerous cities and towns that appeal to expats.

Healthcare in Jamaica

Expats in Jamaica share tips and advice about healthcare and health insurance in Jamaica. Advice about private hospitals, leaving the country for surgery, the Zika virus, the availability and cost of prescription medicines and more.

Real Estate in Jamaica

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in Jamaica.

Pros & Cons of Living in Jamaica

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Jamaica.

10 Tips for Living in Jamaica

Jamaica is a well-known island getaway, but living there is not an extended vacation. Expensive schools, safety issues and high cost of living are all challenges for expats.