Wio review
Updated September 28, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Wio suits UAE residents and work visa holders who want cheap everyday banking and interest on savings they can reach at any time. The spending account charges a monthly fee of AED 0 and a currency conversion fee of 0%, and savings pay 2.75% to 3%.
Key facts
Credit cards
Loans
Savings
Brokers
- Markets
- Stocks, ETFs↗
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 7 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- Currency conversion fee of 0% ranks 1 of 258 brands on the site.
- Savings pay 2.75% to 3% with no lock-in period, withdrawals at any time and a minimum deposit of AED 0.
- Cashback of 2% on the credit card, and 7 currencies in the spending account.
Cons
- Support runs through help centre only, with no phone or email channel listed.
- Loan approval rests with the bank, so the 4.75% rate is not guaranteed for each applicant.
- The savings rate type is variable, so the 2.75% to 3% band can move with the bank's pricing.
Who it suits
- UAE residents and work visa holders who want a spending account with no monthly charge and no conversion fee.
- People holding cash in easy-access savings (easy access) who want to be paid 2.75% to 3%.
Who should look elsewhere
- Customers outside the country who will not use a UAE-based bank, where bunq and Wise serve other markets instead.
- Anyone weighing the monthly fee alone, since bunq charges €0, Varo Believe Secured Credit Card $0 and Wise £0 a month too.
Fees and currency costs
Costs on the spending side are thin. The monthly fee for the account is AED 0, so nothing is due simply to keep it open, and the currency conversion fee is 0%, so a purchase in another currency is not reduced by a conversion charge. Card spending at home and abroad therefore costs what the merchant charges.
Who runs it
Wio is run by Wio Bank PJSC, based in United Arab Emirates and regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE. Support runs through help centre, so questions are handled in writing rather than over the phone. That suits people who are comfortable finding answers online and keeping their own record of transactions.
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Where Wio is available
- Available
- United Arab Emirates
- Licence in United Arab Emirates
- Central Bank of the UAE, checked September 26, 2026
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does the Wio spending account cost to run?+
The monthly fee is AED 0 and the currency conversion fee is 0%. There is no monthly charge for keeping the spending account open, and money spent in another currency is not reduced by a conversion fee. Card features are listed as multi currency and travel.
How much interest does the Wio savings account pay?+
The headline rate is 2.75% to 3% and the rate type is variable, so the interest is not fixed for a term and can move with the bank's pricing. It is an easy-access account, which suits a balance you may want to reach without giving notice.
Is there a minimum deposit or a lock-in period?+
The minimum deposit is AED 0, there is no lock-in period and you can withdraw at any time. That makes the account an easy access home for an emergency fund rather than money you plan to leave for a term.
Who runs Wio, and who regulates it?+
Wio is operated by Wio Bank PJSC, based in United Arab Emirates and regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE. The savings account, the debit card, the credit card and the loans all come from that same licensed bank. Support runs through help centre for day to day questions.
Does Wio have a credit card that pays cashback?+
The card is a credit card and the rewards type is cashback, with cashback of 2% on spend. The rewards line reads Up to 2% cashback with Wio Credit, which ties the cashback to the Wio Credit card rather than the everyday debit card.
How many currencies can I hold, and can I invest through Wio?+
The spending account holds 7 currencies, and investment markets are listed as stocks and etfs. So the account can hold balances in several currencies and the investment side covers those markets. Savings pay 2.75% to 3% on money you can reach at any time.
Sources
- wio.io checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Eligibility
“Open an account digitally, whether you live in the UAE or are moving here”
- wio.io checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Markets, Regulators, Licences
“Address: Etihad Airways Centre, 5th Floor, Abu Dhabi, UAE”
- wio.io/loans checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Loan amount, APR, Lender type, Loan types, Pricing model
“Get an instant offer up to 20x your monthly salary, up to a maximum of AED 1,000,000”
- wio.io/personal-credit checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Card kind, Cashback rate, Cashback rate, Rewards rate, Rewards type
“Get up to 60 interest-free days”
- wio.io/personal-save checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Access terms, Account kind, Headline rate, Minimum deposit, Rate type
“"No minimum amount", "No fixed plan - withdraw at any time", "No lock-in period"”
- wio.io/spend checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Card type, Currencies, Features, Currency conversion fee, Monthly fee
“Just One Card: Debit and Credit”
- wio.io/support checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Need Help?”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Free ATM withdrawals, Protection.