Provider of money transferring platform designed to send money abroad. The company's money transferring platform offers real-time exchange rates and enables its clients to transfer and track money through mobile applications, providing them with a cost efficient platform. read more
TransferWise Company Culture
TransferWise Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
TransferWise's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
BEnvironment
C+Meetings
C+Compensation
CHappiness
CTransferWise CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies
Kristo Kaarmann
57 /100
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Diversity at TransferWise
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies
D
Diverse employees at TransferWise have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at TransferWise
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies
D
Women at TransferWise have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
TransferWise eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-24
TransferWise employees are -24% more likely to recommend TransferWise as a great place to work
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 6% | Passives |
| 59% | Detractors |
Working at TransferWise
Working at TransferWise is rated below average by 26 employees, across various culture dimensions. TransferWise employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting TransferWise’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at TransferWise was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at TransferWise
D
Overall Company Culture at TransferWise is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
TransferWise ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterTransferWise Employee Reviews
Out of 20 TransferWise employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping TransferWise improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 69% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 31% |
Positive Reviews From TransferWise Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Detailed feedback at each step
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Base pay is quite high in comparison to other companies
- What makes you most happy at work?the team, wonderful people, and the mission
Constructive Feedback From TransferWise Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Stop the drama and focus on work
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I had way too many direct reports, no time to live, so compensation was definitely not enough
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Hire ethical leaders, starting from HR
TransferWise Company Information
TransferWise Company Overview
Provider of money transferring platform designed to send money abroad. The company's money transferring platform offers real-time exchange rates and enables its clients to transfer and track money through mobile applications, providing them with a cost efficient platform.
TransferWise was founded in 2010 and its current CEO is Kristo Kaarmann. Since its inception 16 years ago, TransferWise has grown to 700 employees.
| Headquarter | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Website | www.transferwise.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Tel | 6 |
| Company Status | Private |
TransferWise Competitors
TransferWise competitors include Xoom, Western Union, and N26. TransferWise ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how TransferWise compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
TransferWise Employees
TransferWise has 700 employees. 26 employees at TransferWise have reviewed TransferWise across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 26 TransferWise employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at TransferWise are generally satisfied with their total compensation at TransferWise, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at TransferWise are generally satisfied with their team. 26 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at TransferWise are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at TransferWise believe the environment at TransferWise is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at TransferWise is extremely fast. About 14% of the employees at TransferWise work 8 hours or less, while 43% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at TransferWise are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining TransferWise - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
TransferWise KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no TransferWise employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand TransferWise's KPIs and OKRs.
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TransferWise CEO & Leadership
TransferWise CEO - Kristo Kaarmann
57 /100
TransferWise’s CEO Kristo Kaarmann started in this role in 2011. Kristo’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Kristo in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Kristo Kaarmann’s employees rank TransferWise in the Top 25% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 50% for Environment, and in the Top 50% for Meetings. When compared to TransferWise’s competitors, Kristo Kaarmann ranks below both Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan and Xoom CEO John Kunze.
TransferWise Leadership
The TransferWise Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Kristo Kaarmann and CTO Harsh Sinha
Kristo Kaarmann CEO / President
Kristo lived and breathed the world of finance from the inside. At PwC and Deloitte, he helped banks and insurers bring... read more
Harsh Sinha CTO
Harsh Sinha serves as the CTO of TransferWise. Harsh started at TransferWise in May of 2015. Harsh currently resides in... read more
TransferWise Salaries
How much does TransferWise pay?
How much do people at TransferWise get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at TransferWise is $93,993, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $102,174, or $49 per hour.
At TransferWise, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $120,294 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,428 annually. Average TransferWise salaries by department include: HR at $103,848, Communications at $72,217, Sales at $112,238, and Finance at $73,283. Half of TransferWise salaries are above $102,174.
9 employees at TransferWise rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies (based on 27 ratings) while 9 employees at TransferWise rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $80k | $80k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $102k | $102k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $144k | $144k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $195k | $195k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $257k | $257k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $261k | $261k | 100th Percentile |
$93,993*
Average Compensation
$102,174*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
TransferWise Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at TransferWise
Diverse employees at TransferWise score the company 55/100 across various culture categories, placing TransferWise in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at TransferWise across various culture dimensions.
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TransferWise Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
TransferWise PTO
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TransferWise Careers
TransferWise Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, TransferWise applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
TransferWise has a total of 700 employees
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding TransferWise
Who is the CEO of TransferWise?
TransferWise CEO is Kristo Kaarmann, their score by employees is 57
What is TransferWise eNPS?
The eNPS for TransferWise is -24
What is the salary for Designer in TransferWise?
Designer average salary in the US is 98k
What are the salaries in the Admin in TransferWise?
The average salaries for Admin in TransferWise is 54k
How many employees work in TransferWise?
TransferWise has 700 employees
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