Wise: International Transfers

Wise Payments Ltd. · Wise is a global money app that sends, receives, spends, and converts across borders with transparent pricing.

Native Android Finance Wise Payments Ltd.
Bundle ID com.transferwise.android
Version analyzed 9.28.1
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 14
Analyzed 2026-10-03
Exploratory agent run

What Wise: International Transfers does

This application is a cross-border fintech platform designed for international money transfers and multi-currency management. It facilitates global remittances by providing users with real-time exchange rate calculations, transparent fee breakdowns, and multi-channel funding options. The architecture supports secure user onboarding via biometric passkeys and social SSO, integrated with a comprehensive help desk system for transaction tracking, compliance documentation, and recipient management.

Observed on screen

  • Cross-Border Remittance Engine Facilitates international money transfers with real-time delivery estimates and precise "amount received" calculations based on current exchange rates.
  • Multi-Currency Exchange Rate Calculator Provides a dynamic interface for checking live mid-market rates and converting between global currencies such as USD, EUR, and GBP.
  • Granular Fee Transparency Offers a detailed breakdown of transaction costs, distinguishing between platform service fees and external processing charges like ACH bank fees.
  • Secure Multi-Channel Authentication Supports user access through traditional registration, social SSO (Google, Facebook, Apple), and modern passkey protocols for enhanced security.
  • Integrated Help & Support Knowledge Base Contains a searchable repository of technical documentation covering transfer status, cancellations, tax implications, and country-specific regulations.
  • Recipient Management System Allows users to store and manage international banking details for recurring transfers and streamlined transaction workflows.
  • Tiered Fee Discounting Implements a volume-based fee structure that automatically applies discounts for high-value transfers exceeding specific currency thresholds.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

14 SDKs found across 11 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 8 sensitive

34 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

NFC standard

Perform I/O over NFC.

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Act as account authenticator standard

Act as the AccountAuthenticator for the AccountManager.

Manage accounts standard

Manage accounts in the AccountManager.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

DETECT SCREEN CAPTURE standard
DETECT SCREEN RECORDING standard
HIDE OVERLAY WINDOWS standard
Query all installed apps standard

Query all installed apps regardless of manifest declarations. Restricted by Play policy.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
com.android.vending.CHECK LICENSE standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
Read basic phone state standard

Read non-sensitive phone state such as cellular network type.

ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

com.transferwise.android.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Wise: International Transfers.

What does Wise: International Transfers do?

This application is a cross-border fintech platform designed for international money transfers and multi-currency management. It facilitates global remittances by providing users with real-time exchange rate calculations, transparent fee breakdowns, and multi-channel funding options. The architecture supports secure user onboarding via biometric passkeys and social SSO, integrated with a comprehensive help desk system for transaction tracking, compliance documentation, and recipient management. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is Wise: International Transfers built with?

Wise: International Transfers by Wise Payments Ltd. is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Wise: International Transfers use?

FlyTrap detected 14 third-party SDKs inside Wise: International Transfers, including Firebase Analytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging and Google Identity Credentials. They span areas such as Analytics, Push Notifications, Authentication and Anti-Abuse. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Wise: International Transfers request?

Wise: International Transfers requests 34 permissions. 8 of these are sensitive, such as Read contacts, Camera and Microphone. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Wise: International Transfers safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Wise: International Transfers requests 34 permissions (8 sensitive) and bundles 14 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Wise: International Transfers available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.