Is Wise available in Russia?
No. Wise lists Russia among the places where it does not offer its services (Wise Help Centre, checked on 7 November 2026).
The official page does not give reasons.
Source: Wise Help Centre: Where do I need to live to hold money with Wise?, checked on 7 November 2026. We copy the list as published and match each name to an ISO country code; we add nothing.
What the official source says
The official page introduces its list with these words:
You can hold money in your account if you live in one of the following countries and territories:
We sometimes need to make changes that only affect new accounts.
All countries for Wise (table with every country and region on the official list).
If Wise is not available in Russia
What Wise says about using it in another country:
You can register and send money with Wise from most countries around the world
Russia is on Wise's list of places where it does not offer its services:
There are some places where we don’t offer our services:
About those places, Wise says you can't:
send or receive money to or from these countries and regions
log into your Wise account, register a new account, or use your Wise card if you’re in these countries and regions
Lists change, often without notice. Check the official page before you rely on the service or pay for anything, and follow the provider's terms and the law of the country you are in.
Other services in Russia
| Service | In Russia | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Starlink | No service shown | 7 November 2026 |
| Apple Pay | Not on the list | 7 November 2026 |
| Apple Music | Yes | 7 November 2026 |
| Apple TV | Yes | 7 November 2026 |
| YouTube Premium | Temporarily unavailable | 7 November 2026 |
| Spotify | Not on the list | 7 November 2026 |
| Google Wallet | Not on the list | 7 November 2026 |
| Wise | Not supported | 7 November 2026 |
| Uber | Not on the list | 7 November 2026 |
| Stripe | Not on the list | 7 November 2026 |
Before you travel to Russia
- British passport: Russia entry requirements
- Canadian passport: Russia
- Australian passport: Russia
- Italian citizens: Russia
Questions
Is Wise available in Russia?
No. Wise lists Russia among the places where it does not offer its services (Wise Help Centre, checked on 7 November 2026).
Can I send money to Russia with Wise?
No. Wise says you can't “send or receive money to or from these countries and regions” where it does not offer its services, and Russia is one of those places.
Where does this answer about Wise in Russia come from?
From Wise Help Centre: Where do I need to live to hold money with Wise? (https://wise.com/help/articles/2813542/where-do-i-need-to-live-to-hold-money-with-wise), read on 7 November 2026. We copy the list as published and only match country names to ISO country codes.
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