Sending funds via WISE

WISE is an online currency-conversion specialist which aims to save its users money compared to converting currency through the main banking system. While we encourage users to link a bank account to their WhiskyInvestDirect account we understand that this can be expensive for International users who aim to mitigate costs at the time of converting one currency into another.  

We give WISE users two options to transfer funds to their WhiskyInvestDirect account.

Validation option 1

Validating a bank account with WhiskyInvestDirect and using WISE to convert and send funds.

This option enables clients to link their bank account to their WhiskyInvestDirect account and use WISE to exchange funds from their local currency to British Pounds. Clients must be aware that only one bank account can be linked to their WhiskyInvestDirect account at any given time. Therefore, it is not possible to use multiple bank accounts as a source of funds for a WISE account.

If clients choose this option, each time they deposit we require two proof of deposits. The first proof of deposit must show the payment sent from their linked bank account to their WISE account. The second proof of deposit should detail the transfer made from WISE to their WhiskyInvestDirect account.

To follow this validation option we require:

• Bank statement from linked bank account
• Proof of deposit from linked bank account 
• Proof of deposit from WISE
• Photo ID (passport, national identity card/driver's license with a clearly visible photograph)

Both proof of deposits must show ALL the following:

• Name and logo of the linked bank account 
  • Bank account holders' names
  • Bank account number/iban & bic/swift or branch code
  • Amount sent
• Name and logo of WISE
  • WISE account holder's name
  • WISE account number/iban
  • Amount sent

Photo ID. We accept a passport, or a national identity card/driver's license with a clearly visible photograph.

Please note: all documents must be uploaded by clients through the page Account->Documents while logged into their account. Failing to do so could lead to delays. We cannot accept documents sent by email. 

Option 1 example: A client based in Germany holds a Deutsche bank account ending 0123. This account has been validated and linked to their WhiskyInvestDirect account. To save money exchanging Euros into British Pounds they wish to use WISE. Although they hold several bank accounts at Deutsche Bank because they have already validated and linked the bank account ending 0123 to their WhiskyInvestDirect account they must always use this account to transfer funds to WISE and then from the same WISE account to WhiskyInvestDirect. 

Validation option 2

Linking WISE directly to a WhiskyInvestDirect account.

This option enables clients to link their WhiskyInvestDirect account directly to WISE.

The following documents must be uploaded by clients through the page Account->Documents while logged into their account. 

• WISE Account Screenshot. The specific screenshot we need  must show client’s account banking details, full name of the account holder, WISE name together with WISE membership number starting with P****** and followed by numbers. To take this screenshot clients should log in to their account on the desktop website of WISE->Click on “Balances” and then select the currency account they wish to link to WhiskyInvestDirect->Click on “HELP” (bottom right) and your membership number will come up at the top right of the “HELP” page or, alternatively, click on the arrow at the top right of the screen where your name is displayed->Take a screenshot of this page. Please note: without this specific screenshot, detailing all information we need at once, we will not be able to validate your WISE account.  Please see an example of the screenshot below for further reference.
• WISE declaration for validation. Please use the text below in a document and upload it to your WhiskyInvestDirect account.
• Photo ID. We accept passports, national identity cards/driver's license with a clearly visible photograph.
• Proof of deposit. For each deposit sent from WISE we need a proof of payment showing the details of the transfer.

Please note: we cannot accept documents sent by email.

WISE account screenshot