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Flywire

Flywire

FintechSpain HQ: BarcelonaGlobal HQ: Boston, USA1100 employeesFounded 2001www.flywire.comBarcelona

Flywire is a global fintech company that provides payment, billing, and receivables management solutions for education, healthcare, travel, and business-to-business (B2B) markets. Founded in 2001, the company has grown significantly, processing over $25 billion in transactions annually and employing around 1,500 people worldwide. Flywire helps institutions and businesses streamline complex cross-border payments by offering a single platform that supports multiple currencies, languages, and local payment methods, reducing friction and costs for both payers and collectors.

Flywire operates a technology and operations hub in Barcelona, Spain, which serves as a key location for its European operations and is home to a large portion of its global workforce. The company’s culture is international and dynamic, with a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and career development. For international professionals, Flywire offers a welcoming environment with bilingual (English-Spanish) work settings, competitive benefits, and opportunities to work on high-impact technical and client-facing roles. The company often sponsors work visas and supports relocation to Spain, making it an attractive option for those looking to advance their careers in a global fintech company while living in vibrant Barcelona.

Company History

Flywire was founded in 2001 as PeerTransfer, a spinout from the University of Washington Technology Transfer office and Babson College. Initially focused on simplifying tuition and fee payments for international students, the company rebranded to Flywire in 2015 as it expanded into other sectors. Since then, Flywire has gone public (2021) and continues to grow, opening offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.

For International Professionals

  • Barcelona office is a major global hub, particularly for tech and operations roles, with many international employees working on hybrid or flexible schedules.
  • Flywire often provides relocation support and sponsorship for work visas for tech and client-facing positions, though this can vary by role and the team.
  • The company has a strong internal mobility culture, allowing employees to work in different offices, including the UK, the US, and Poland, leveraging are a global footprint.
  • The official language at the Barcelona office is English, making it accessible for professionals who are not fluent in Spanish.
  • Flywire's benefits include private healthcare, competitive salaries, and a collaborative environment that emphasizes work-life balance and local employee counts.

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