Planning a big trip to Japan (and Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan?! Wow!) takes serious foresight. Over a year before my holiday I started preparing and discovered Wise.

I loved being able to track the Japanese Yen and strategically transfer my money when it was favorable. It was awesome to see my money grow as the Yen strengthened, and I ended up getting the best exchange rates months before my trip.

Wise was incredibly convenient in Japan too! I easily withdrew cash, loaded it onto my phone, and used it like any other Visa card. Topping up my train pass was a breeze.

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I highly recommend Wise for anyone traveling abroad – it definitely made my trip smoother and more enjoyable with more money to spend.