Wise vs Luxon Pay
Una mirada en paralelo a cómo se comparan estos dos monederos, y cuál gana en cada tarea.
| Función | Wise | Luxon Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Puntuación | 4.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Ideal para | Cheap, transparent international transfers | High-volume players wanting fast free transfers |
| Comisión mensual | Free (one-time card fee in some regions) | No monthly fee listed |
| Tipo de cambio | Mid-market + transparent fee (often <0.5%) | 2% Standard; 1% Classic; 0.5% Premium; 0% Noir |
| Enviar / recibir | Low variable fee (~0.33%+) | Free between Luxon Pay users |
| Retiradas | Free up to a monthly cap, then small fee | SEPA free; SWIFT EUR 20 (free on Premium and Noir); ATM 1% |
| Tarjeta | Yes — physical & virtual debit Mastercard | Yes — Luxon Pay Mastercard issued by Monavate UAB |
| Disponibilidad | 160+ countries | 132 countries (per Luxon) |
| Divisas | 40+ currencies | 38 account currencies |
| Regulación | FCA (UK), NBB (Belgium), FinCEN (US) | card issuer Monavate UAB, authorised by the Bank of Lithuania (licence no. 92); Luxon EU ApS names no licence of its own |
| Fundación | 2011 | n/a (not stated by Luxon) |
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.
Pros
- Mid-market exchange rate with low transparent fees
- Hold and convert 40+ currencies
- Local account details in multiple currencies
Contras
- Not a full bank (no deposit insurance like a bank)
- ATM withdrawals free only up to a monthly cap
- No credit or overdraft features
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.
Pros
- Free vIBAN bank and card deposits
- Free instant transfers between Luxon Pay users
- Free SEPA withdrawals on every tier
Contras
- 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
En resumen
En conjunto, Wise se adelanta con una puntuación de 4.5 frente a 3.8, pero la elección correcta depende de tus prioridades. Compara ambos según tu país y tu caso de uso antes de decidir.