TrustRadius: an HG Insights company

Save this comparison

Save this comparison

Add Product

Recommended Comparisons

    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Chime

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AChime is an online banking solution from the company of the same name in San Francisco, allowing users to track account balances, daily transactions, and savings from anywhere with the Chime mobile app, and get daily balance notifications and instant transaction alerts any time for use of the included Chime Visa Debit Card.N/A

    Wise

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/AWise, formerly TransferWise, from the company of the same name headquartered in London, provides international accounts and payment solutions for businesses. Wise helps businesses pay international invoices, vendors, and employees with the real exchange rate, in 80 countries, boasting cheaper rates than traditional banking options. It also helps to make faster, lower-cost payouts to all business customers, freelancers, employees, investors, and suppliers around the world.

    $0.41

    one-time fee

    Pricing
    ChimeWise
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    ATM Fees over 100 USD per month
    2%
    One time/%
    Accounting Funding transactions
    2%
    One time/%
    Receiving USD wire payments
    4.14 USD
    One time/%
    Getting the Wise Debit card
    5 USD
    One time/%
    Getting account details in 10 currencies
    31 USD
    One time/%
    Sending money
    From 0.41%
    One time/%
    Converting money
    From 0.41%
    One time/%
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ChimeWise
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    ChimeWise
    Considered Both Products
    Chime
    No answer on this topic
    Wise (formerly TransferWise)
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Would buy again
    22 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    22 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    22 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    17 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    18 Answers
    User Ratings
    ChimeWise
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.7
    (4 ratings)
    9.0
    (24 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ChimeWise
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Chime
    It is very helpful for me. It is reliable and simple to use. The Sign-up process of Chime Online Banking was simple and I was able to easily set up a direct deposit and link my bank account. It keeps me updated on every purchase I do from my account. The best thing is that it's free and has no hidden charges or paycheck fees. It has a special feature called SpotMe where they will cover your overdraft in a very neat way.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Wise (formerly TransferWise)
    For a small business looking to expand internationally, transferwise offers lower admin fee and no hidden fee which is very important. It also remove the hassle and headache of setting up accounts with the local banks. Other than the low fees, the best part is we can use transferwise safely with a peace of mind as it is being regulated by the MAS. Lastly, any small business can set up their transferwise account within minutes which is very convenient
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Pros
    Chime
    • Ease of use
    • Simple interface within the application.
    • Helpful support, when needed.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Wise (formerly TransferWise)
    • Quick - because funds are transferred domestically, even when going international, you don't have to wait long.
    • Easy - the printout of what information I needed to give the sending bank was complete and easy to understand.
    • Affordable - the fees on both ends were minimal.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Cons
    Chime
    • Their CC is hard to figure out.
    • Website could be streamlined.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Wise (formerly TransferWise)
    • For large money transfers, the tax is a bit expensive so it would be nice if that was adjusted or if there was some economy of scale.
    • Ability to schedule recurring transfers could be useful.
    • Be able to transfer money by using a mobile phone number, like with Mobile Pay or Bizum, when the sender and receiver of the money are in different countries.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Support Rating
    Chime
    When my money was stolen from my account I was told there would be an investigation between 15-45 days. They didn't investigate at all. The next day I was denied my claim after being robbed for $850.
    Read full review
    Wise (formerly TransferWise)
    We haven't really had to engage with TransferWise support. The platform is simple and easy to use.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Alternatives Considered
    Chime
    First of all, Chime Online Banking is really the best option for new users. The User Interface and User Experience of the Chime app are really great. There are comparatively faster money transactions with Chime Online Banking and it has no fees at all. It is more reliable. It also allows you to lock your card if it is stolen or lost which is a great feature. At last, it is more rewarding than other online banking services with a great team of customer grievances.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Wise (formerly TransferWise)
    We considered PayPal payment, ACH bank transfer, and simply mailing a check. TransferWise's fees were much lower than PayPal and our bank. Postage might have been less than TransferWise's fee, but payment could have taken more than a week rather than hours (or days in the case of a new payee).
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Return on Investment
    Chime
    • Positive ROI by way of quick and easy transactions.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Wise (formerly TransferWise)
    • We can save around 5% on our transfer fees
    • The online account management is easier than going into banks personally
    • There's no negative impact...
    Read full review
    ScreenShots