Wise, the global financial technology company specialising in cross-border payments, has acquired expat platform Expatica to expand support for people living and working abroad.
The acquisition combines Wise’s international money management services with Expatica’s content platform, which provides practical guidance on relocation, housing, healthcare, immigration, employment and finance for people living internationally.
Following the deal, Wise plans to continue investing in Expatica, including expanding its content offering, local market coverage and language support.
Expatica reached more than seven million visits in 2025, with its largest audiences in France, Germany, Portugal and Spain.
Wise allows people and businesses to move, hold and spend money across more than 40 currencies, while Expatica helps users with the practical realities of relocating to a new country.
The acquisition comes as international migration continues to rise, with the United Nations estimating there were 304 million international migrants worldwide in 2024, representing 3.7% of the global population.
The deal broadens Wise’s services by combining financial products with practical relocation guidance for people living internationally.
Wise head of owned sites Danny Butler said relocating abroad involves both financial and practical challenges.
“Moving abroad is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming,” Butler said.
“You’re trying to understand a new country, a new system and a lot of big financial decisions at the same time, often with information that is hard to compare or difficult to trust.”
According to Butler, Expatica complements Wise’s existing services by helping people make more informed decisions.
“When people are planning, moving and settling into life abroad, money is a big part of that experience – from getting paid to sending, spending and managing money across borders. Wise is built for those moments,” Butler said.
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