Overview
Connect Wise (formerly TransferWise) to pay partners with low-cost international bank transfers.Features
- Low fees - Much cheaper than traditional bank transfers
- Fast transfers - Most payments arrive within 1-2 days
- Real exchange rates - No hidden markup on currency conversion
- Bank transfers - Direct to partner’s bank account
Setup
Step 1: Wise Business Account
Set up a Wise Business account:- Sign up at wise.com/business
- Complete verification
- Add funds to your account
Step 2: Generate API Token
- Log in to Wise Business
- Go to Settings → API tokens
- Create new token with these permissions:
- Read access to your profile
- Full access to transfers
- Read access to recipients
- Copy the API token
Step 3: Connect in Partnero
- Go to Program Settings → Integrations
- Select Wise
- Enter your API token
- Enter your Profile ID (found in Wise settings)
- Click Connect
Processing Payouts
Manual Payouts
- Go to Payouts → Pending
- Select partners with Wise as payout method
- Click Process with Wise
- Review and confirm
Automatic Payouts
Configure scheduled payouts:- Go to Program Settings → Payouts
- Enable Automatic Payouts
- Select Wise as method
- Configure schedule and thresholds
Partner Setup
Partners provide their bank details:In Partner Portal
- Partner goes to Settings → Payout Settings
- Selects Bank Transfer (Wise) as method
- Enters bank account details:
- Account holder name
- Country
- Currency
- Bank details (IBAN, account number, etc.)
Required Information by Region
| Region | Required Fields |
|---|---|
| Europe (SEPA) | IBAN |
| US | Routing number, Account number |
| UK | Sort code, Account number |
| Others | SWIFT/BIC, Account number |
Transfer Flow
Currencies & Countries
Wise supports 50+ currencies and 80+ countries.Popular Corridors
| From | To | Typical Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| USD | EUR | 1-2 days |
| USD | GBP | 1-2 days |
| EUR | USD | 1-2 days |
| USD | INR | 1-2 days |
Fees
Wise fees are transparent and typically:- 0.5-1% for most corridors
- No hidden exchange rate markup
- Fee shown before transfer
Multi-Currency
Pay partners in their local currency:- Partners receive exact amounts
- No conversion on their end
- Better experience
Testing
Sandbox Environment
Wise offers a sandbox for testing:- Sign up at sandbox.transferwise.tech
- Generate sandbox API token
- Configure Partnero with sandbox credentials
- Test transfers (no real money moved)
Troubleshooting
Transfer failed
Transfer failed
- Verify bank details are correct
- Check recipient country is supported
- Ensure sufficient Wise balance
Authentication error
Authentication error
- Verify API token is correct
- Check token has required permissions
- Ensure Profile ID is correct
Recipient not found
Recipient not found
- Partner needs to enter bank details
- Verify bank details format
- Check country/currency combination
Wise vs PayPal
| Aspect | Wise | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Fee Type | % of transfer | Fixed + % |
| Best For | International | US domestic |
| Speed | 1-2 days | Instant |
| Recipient Needs | Bank account | PayPal account |
