Texas tops Fortune 500 list
Wednesday 3rd June, 2026
Texas has become home to the most Fortune 500 companies (57), narrowly surpassing California as businesses relocate to lower-tax, lower-regulation hubs across Houston, Dallas and Austin. This matters to Wise because corporate moves and growing business activity in Texas mean more cross-border payrolls, supplier payments and international transfers — this gives you a chance to talk about how Wise helps companies and employees move money cheaply and transparently as they expand in the US.
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Fortune 500 shift to Texas affects corporate HQ locations and cross-border business flows — Wise can comment on corporate migration, payroll and FX impacts for businesses moving states or expanding internationally.
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