Explanation of how to make and apply for a WISE debit card! Procedures and precautions [Illustration]

WISE is a leading international payment service provider. Along with PayPal and Stripe, it is used for payments around the world.

I would like to introduce you to such a WISE debit card because it is easy to issue and is recommended for overseas travelers and those who have a lot of transactions.

What is a WISE debit card?

The WISE debit card isInternational debit cards that allow you to easily pay for goods and services in various currencies around the worldis.

You can exchange money with very low fees. It is a debit card that can be used stress-free.

Avoid the risk of overuse and unauthorized use

As the name impliesWise debit cards are prepaid.This means that you can only use the amount that has already been credited to your account.

This reduces the risk of overuse or unauthorized use of the property. This is a unique strength of debit cards.

Above all, the WISE debit card can be used on mail order sites and anywhere debit cards are accepted, even when traveling abroad.

Is WISE safe?

In the first place, you are also concerned about the safety of Wise.

Don't worry.WISE is a secure service for sending and receiving money around the worldis.

Robust security protection and encryption systems are in place to ensure that personal and account information is strictly protected, and two-factor authentication is implemented to prevent unauthorized use and unauthorized logins.

Additionally, Wise itself is highly regulated and regularly audited by regulators around the world, so there is no risk of customer funds being misappropriated.

Wise is a reliable service that can always be used safely even from within Japan.

WISE Debit Card Issuance Fees

We will explain the issuance fees of the WISE debit card.Card issuance can be issued for a one-time fee of 1,200 yen.

There is no annual fee that you pay on an ongoing basis. You also don't have to worry about hidden payment fees when using your WISE debit card.

I will explain how to make a WISE debit card and how to apply for it later.

Is there any point in making a WISE debit card? Can't use it?

The WISE debit card is recommended.It may not be used in Japan. However, it is very useful for overseas sites and when traveling.

You can withdraw cash without unnecessary fees even when traveling abroad.

Useful when traveling abroad

Furthermore, even if you exchange money from Japan yen to US dollars,You can exchange money at a rate that is very close to the actual exchange rate.

This debit card is not only for currency exchange, but also for holding, transferring, and paying funds in various currencies. This is especially useful for overseas travelers who pay or receive payments in currencies other than Japan yen.

You can avoid unnecessary costs and fees, so it is recommended for sending money overseas, receiving funds, and making local payments.

Having a WISE debit card is good for both business and personal use.

With WISE, Bitcard can be used in many countries around the world. It supports 175 currencies from 52 countries.

But it is not available in all countries. It may not be supported.

WISE official top pageYou can easily check it from. Please check it out.

How to make and apply for a WISE debit card

The first thing you need to do is create a free WISE account. There is no charge at all.

If you have not yet registered, you can register a new one from the WISE official below.

Assuming that you have completed the creation of a WISE account, we will explain the steps to actually create a WISE card.

Note: When creating a WISE card, we recommend that you complete identity verification. You can proceed to card issuance very smoothly. I will explain later.

The first thing you need to do is select "Cards" from the dashboard in WISE.

If you've completed identity verification, you'll see "Identity verification completed." Shortcut the verification process to proceed to apply for a WISE debit card.

Enter the address where you will receive your WISE debit card. The input method is a little complicated, so I will explain.

Enter your address.

The important point is,

• Postal code accuracy
• Enter in Roman Letters

The postal code is more accurate than the order in which you enter the address.

How to write an address

It is divided into Address 1, Address 2, and Address 3, but this is to fill in separately if it is long.

When writing an address in Japanese, the flow is → the number of the prefecture city→ → apartment, and room. But when writing an address in English, it's the opposite. Fill in order from the room number of the apartment.

If you don't know how to fill it out,"Address English Conversion"If you Google it, there are several sites that will convert your address to English. Please take advantage of them.

Now, once you have verified your identity and entered your address, you will proceed to the final stage of application.

Please select the payment method for the WISE debit card issuance fee.

You can choose from the following two deposit methods.

• Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard)
• Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro)

I have a credit card that I can't use

The first point to note.Some cards cannot be used for deposits when making a WISE card.I couldn't use one of my domestic VIsa cards.

My card deposit failed because my bank didn't authenticate my deposit. If you try again and the problem persists, contact your bank's card department to allow you to deposit money into Wise. Instead, you can deposit with a different deposit method or card.

You will see a display like this.

JCB cannot be used to deposit WISE cards

The second point to note. JCB cards cannot be used. I also tried to pay with the PayPay card I had on hand, but I couldn't use it.

Now, once you have completed the deposit, all you have to do is wait for your WISE card to arrive.

To arrive at the WISE cardIt takes about two weeks.However, there are many reports that it may arrive earlier than the expected arrival date.

[Summary] You should make a WISE debit card

We explained how to make a WISE debit card.As long as you have verified your identity, the card application will be completed in about 3 minutes.It's easy.

Finally, if you are unsure whether to make a WISE card, we recommend getting one.

It costs 1,200 yen, but it is also useful when traveling abroad.

In the case of delivery, I am satisfied with the usability of WISE's own service, so I use it often.

When exchanging US dollars to Japan yen, you can also exchange them at the actual USDJPY exchange rate.

You can easily issue a new WISE card from the official WISE website.

If you have any questions about how to apply for or use a WISE debit card, we recommend contacting the WISE official. Inquiries can be made in Japanese.

So, this timeHow to issue a WISE debit cardI explained about it. See you next time.