Wise Business 40-currency native vs Mercury/Relay USD-only — which fits which use case?
My foreign-owned LLC collects payments from US, UK, and EU customers. I'm comparing Wise Business, Mercury, and Relay. Wise advertises 40+ currency balances; Mercury and Relay seem USD-centric. What's the real architecture difference and how do I pick?
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