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Wise account restricted: what Wise says
Wise gives no number of days for a restricted account. It says its checks do not usually take long and that the app shows an estimated resolution time. Support cannot remove the restriction, so answering the information request is the fastest way. Source: wise.com/help/articles/1e5Yyfl91yUaDNGkBNcEhw/what-should-i-do-if-my-account-is-restricted (Wise Help: What should I do if my account is restricted?), read 2026-10-16.
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A restricted account
OFFICIAL Wise may temporarily restrict your account while it completes a routine check.
Source: Wise Help: What should I do if my account is restricted? - wise.com/help/articles/1e5Yyfl91yUaDNGkBNcEhw/what-should-i-do-if-my-account-is-restricted (read 2026-10-16)OFFICIAL Wise says its checks do not usually take long. You can see estimated resolution times in your app.
Source: Wise Help: What should I do if my account is restricted? - wise.com/help/articles/1e5Yyfl91yUaDNGkBNcEhw/what-should-i-do-if-my-account-is-restricted (read 2026-10-16)OFFICIAL Check your email for messages from Wise, respond to its information requests with clear and detailed information, and upload requested documents that are clear, readable and not expired.
Source: Wise Help: What should I do if my account is restricted? - wise.com/help/articles/1e5Yyfl91yUaDNGkBNcEhw/what-should-i-do-if-my-account-is-restricted (read 2026-10-16)OFFICIAL Customer support cannot remove the restriction or speed up the review. The fastest way is to check your email or app and answer the request for information.
Source: Wise Help: What should I do if my account is restricted? - wise.com/help/articles/1e5Yyfl91yUaDNGkBNcEhw/what-should-i-do-if-my-account-is-restricted (read 2026-10-16)OFFICIAL Reasons Wise gives: unusual activity, double-checking that it is you, confirming your identity, address or where your money comes from, and making sure you use Wise according to its policies.
Source: Wise Help: What should I do if my account is restricted? - wise.com/help/articles/1e5Yyfl91yUaDNGkBNcEhw/what-should-i-do-if-my-account-is-restricted (read 2026-10-16)OFFICIAL Wise says it never asks for your password, PIN, card CVV or one-time password by email, text or phone, and never asks you to move money to help an investigation.
Source: Wise Help: What should I do if my account is restricted? - wise.com/help/articles/1e5Yyfl91yUaDNGkBNcEhw/what-should-i-do-if-my-account-is-restricted (read 2026-10-16)A suspended account
OFFICIAL While an account is suspended you cannot add money, receive money, or pay bills by Direct Debit.
Source: Wise Help: My account is being suspended by Wise - wise.com/help/articles/1cBQdtgHYXIEECpCPdfOwG/my-account-is-being-suspended-by-wise (read 2026-10-16)OFFICIAL Wise says the account stays suspended until it receives and verifies your response to its questions.
Source: Wise Help: My account is being suspended by Wise - wise.com/help/articles/1cBQdtgHYXIEECpCPdfOwG/my-account-is-being-suspended-by-wise (read 2026-10-16)OFFICIAL If you feel there has been a misunderstanding, you can appeal the decision.
Source: Wise Help: My account is being suspended by Wise - wise.com/help/articles/1cBQdtgHYXIEECpCPdfOwG/my-account-is-being-suspended-by-wise (read 2026-10-16)What to do first
- Check your email for messages from Wise and look at the estimated resolution time in your app. (point WI2)
- Answer the information requests with clear and detailed information. (point WI3)
- Upload requested documents that are clear, readable and not expired. (point WI3)
What not to do
- Do not call to speed it up. Wise says customer support cannot remove the restriction or speed up the review. (point WI4)
- Do not share your password, PIN, card CVV or a one-time password. Wise says it never asks for them. (point WI6)
Questions
How long does a Wise restriction last?
Wise gives no number of days. It says its checks do not usually take long and the app shows estimated resolution times. Read 2026-10-16.
Why was my account restricted?
Wise names unusual activity, double-checking that it is you, confirming your identity, address or where your money comes from, and making sure you use Wise according to its policies.
What is different about a suspension?
Wise says that while an account is suspended you cannot add money, receive money or pay bills by Direct Debit, and that it stays suspended until Wise receives and verifies your response.
Can I appeal?
Wise says that if you feel there has been a misunderstanding about a suspension, you can appeal.