Wise transfer limits depend on your destination country, account verification level, and payment method. Fully verified personal accounts can send up to $1,000,000 per year, with individual transfers typically capped at $50,000–$150,000 per corridor. Here are the key limits for 2026.

Personal Account Limits

Transfer type Limit
Annual send limit (ACH bank transfer) Up to $1,000,000
Per-transfer limit (most corridors) $50,000–$150,000
Per-transfer limit (some corridors, e.g., MXN, PHP) $10,000–$50,000
Card funding limit per transfer Typically $5,000–$10,000
Minimum transfer amount $1

Limits are for fully verified personal accounts. Unverified or partially verified accounts have lower limits.

Business Account Limits

Wise business accounts have significantly higher limits and are appropriate for companies making regular payroll or vendor payments abroad.

Transfer type Business limit
Per-transfer limit Up to $6,000,000+ (varies by corridor)
Batch payments Available (pay multiple recipients at once)
Annual cap No stated annual cap for most business accounts

Limits by Funding Method

Your payment method affects per-transfer maximums:

Funding method Typical per-transfer cap
ACH bank transfer $50,000–$150,000 (varies by corridor)
Debit card $5,000–$10,000
Credit card $2,500–$5,000

ACH bank transfer unlocks the highest limits and lowest fees — it is the recommended method for large transfers.

Limits by Destination (Selected Corridors)

Destination Per-transfer limit (personal, ACH)
EUR (Europe) Up to $150,000
GBP (United Kingdom) Up to $150,000
CAD (Canada) Up to $150,000
AUD (Australia) Up to $150,000
MXN (Mexico) Up to $50,000
INR (India) Up to $50,000
PHP (Philippines) Up to $50,000
BRL (Brazil) Up to $25,000

Always verify current limits in the Wise app before initiating a large transfer — limits can change.

How to Increase Your Wise Limit

  1. Complete identity verification — Upload your passport or driver’s license + proof of address. This unlocks the maximum personal limits.
  2. Provide source of funds — For very large transfers, Wise may ask where the money is coming from (e.g., salary, property sale, savings). This is a standard regulatory requirement for money transmitters.
  3. Open a Wise business account — If you are a freelancer, self-employed, or running a company, a Wise business account has higher per-transfer limits.
  4. Split transfers — If a single corridor cap is lower than your amount, you can sometimes send in multiple transfers (subject to your annual limit).

How Wise Limits Compare to Alternatives

Service Per-transfer limit Annual limit
Wise (personal, ACH) $50K–$150K ~$1,000,000
PayPal (verified) $60,000 Not stated
Bank wire No cap (bank-set) No cap
Zelle $500–$5,000/day (bank-set) Bank-set
Western Union (online) $5,000 $50,000/30 days

For large international transfers, Wise and bank wires are the two main options. Wise is usually cheaper; bank wires have no per-transfer cap.

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