Overview
- Physical and virtual Wise cards are disabled for purchases, cash withdrawals, and subscription payments until documents are verified.
- Affected customers must submit proof of citizenship in an EEA country or valid residency in the EEA or Switzerland by January 30, 2026.
- Accounts remain open for sending, receiving, holding, and converting funds despite the card freeze.
- Reporting indicates a long‑stay D visa was previously accepted for onboarding but now may not suffice, while activists say the European Commission is preparing guidance on D‑visa holders’ residency status.
- Similar restrictions were earlier introduced by Paysera and Revolut following the EU’s latest sanctions framework.