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If you're someone who often finds themselves waking up in one country and going to sleep in another, managing money across borders can be difficult. Repeatedly exchanging cash into a foreign currency can cost a lot in fees. TransferWise, a company focusing on "borderless banking," makes managing money in multiple currencies a breeze. It's also possible to do regular money transfers through the platform without setting up its borderless bank account. (Disclaimer: The author of this post has a TransferWise borderless bank account.)

How it works: Setting up a borderless bank account with TransferWise is free and only requires an initial $25 deposit. Each section of the bank account can be designated for a certain currency; for example, if you add a euro balance, the bank account comes with a SWIFT number, just like it would in Europe; if you add a GBP balance, that balance will have a sort code. The bank account can hold and manage more than 40 currencies.

The debit card tied to your TransferWise account is a MasterCard and funds can be added a variety of ways. The account has the ability to convert currencies across balances (for a small fee), and withdrawing cash from a foreign ATM is about a sixth of the cost incurred with other debit cards, according to the company.

Payment options: Direct debit, wire transfer, debit card, credit card, Apple Pay. Fees for payment options depend upon currency being paid or converted to.

Fees: $0 monthly account fee, converting currencies using your card is subject to a 0.45% to 3% fee; ATM withdrawals of up to $250 per 30 days are free, anything over that is subject to a 2% fee.

Time to receive funds: The time it takes to receive funds on the MasterCard depends on how they're added; some are available within seconds.

Transaction limits: There are no limits of how much you can receive and keep in all currencies other than USD. There is a $250,000 limit per transaction a day, and a $1,000,000 limit per year.

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Monthly fees

Payment options

Direct debit, wire transfer, debit card, credit card & Apple Pay