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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.

International Health Insurance

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International Health Insurance

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Help others in Philippines by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Philippines.

Healthcare & Health Insurance in Philippines

Expats in Philippines offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Philippines.

Expat Talk about Healthcare Advice in Philippines

Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Philippines

Expats in Philippines offer advice about healthcare in Philippines.

Best Places to Live in Philippines

The Philippines is known for its big cities, breathtakingly beautiful beaches, friendly Filipinos and low cost of living. Where are the best places to live in the Philippines? Expats, digital nomads and retirees share their favorite places to live.

Real Estate in Philippines

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in Philippines.

Guide to Real Estate in Philippines

Advice for people renting and buying real estate in Philippines.

Pros & Cons of Living in Philippines

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

Cost of Living in Philippines

Digital Nomads & Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Philippines.

7 Things to Know Before You Move to the Philippines

Expats moving to the Philippines join others that have moved there for work or a lower cost of living during retirement. It's critical to understand what the realities of living there are, but those that successfully make the adjustment believe it is a good place to live.

8 Safest Places to Live in the Philippines

With the rise of terrorism in certain parts of the Philippines, expats.in the Philippines helped us compile a list of safe places to live in the Philippines. Here are 8 of the safest expat destinations in the Philippines.

9 Healthcare & Health Insurance Tips for Expats in the Philippines

Expats in the Philippines have a lot to say about the quality of medical care, hospitals, prescription medicine availability and health insurance in the Philippines.

6 Best Places to Live in The Philippines

With its low cost of living, beautiful beaches, bustling cities and hot climate, expats.have been flocking to the Philippines for years. Here are six of the best places for expats.to live in the Philippines.