Luxon Pay vs Wise
Ein direkter Blick darauf, wie diese beiden Wallets abschneiden — und welche für welchen Zweck gewinnt.
| Funktion | Luxon Pay | Wise |
|---|---|---|
| Bewertung | 3.8 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Ideal für | High-volume players wanting fast free transfers | Cheap, transparent international transfers |
| Monatsgebühr | No monthly fee listed | Free (one-time card fee in some regions) |
| Wechselkurs | 2% Standard; 1% Classic; 0.5% Premium; 0% Noir | Mid-market + transparent fee (often <0.5%) |
| Senden / Empfangen | Free between Luxon Pay users | Low variable fee (~0.33%+) |
| Auszahlungen | SEPA free; SWIFT EUR 20 (free on Premium and Noir); ATM 1% | Free up to a monthly cap, then small fee |
| Karte | Yes — Luxon Pay Mastercard issued by Monavate UAB | Yes — physical & virtual debit Mastercard |
| Verfügbarkeit | 132 countries (per Luxon) | 160+ countries |
| Währungen | 38 account currencies | 40+ currencies |
| Regulierung | card issuer Monavate UAB, authorised by the Bank of Lithuania (licence no. 92); Luxon EU ApS names no licence of its own | FCA (UK), NBB (Belgium), FinCEN (US) |
| Gegründet | n/a (not stated by Luxon) | 2011 |
Luxon Pay
Luxon Pay is a multi-currency e-wallet run by Luxon EU ApS (Denmark), with 38 account currencies, free transfers between users and a Mastercard issued by Monavate UAB under a Bank of Lithuania licence. Standard-tier users pay 2% on currency exchange and EUR 20 for SWIFT withdrawals; tiers based on quarterly merchant deposits cut FX to 1%, 0.5% or zero.
Vorteile
- Free vIBAN bank and card deposits
- Free instant transfers between Luxon Pay users
- Free SEPA withdrawals on every tier
Nachteile
- Tiers depend on quarterly merchant deposits (Classic from EUR 3,000)
- 2% FX and EUR 20 SWIFT fee at Standard tier
- ATM withdrawals cost 1% on every tier
Wise
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is the benchmark for transparent, low-cost international transfers, using the real mid-market rate plus a small visible fee. Its multi-currency account holds 40+ currencies with local account details, making it ideal for freelancers and frequent travellers. It is an e-money provider rather than a full bank, so it lacks credit products and bank-style deposit insurance.
Vorteile
- Mid-market exchange rate with low transparent fees
- Hold and convert 40+ currencies
- Local account details in multiple currencies
Nachteile
- Not a full bank (no deposit insurance like a bank)
- ATM withdrawals free only up to a monthly cap
- No credit or overdraft features
Das Fazit
Insgesamt liegt Wise mit einer Bewertung von 4.5 gegenüber 3.8 knapp vorn — doch die richtige Wahl hängt von deinen Prioritäten ab. Prüfe beide für dein Land und deinen Einsatzzweck, bevor du dich entscheidest.