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Opening an account with World First is free and easy to do. It only takes a few minutes and there is no obligation to transact with us. We'll call you once it's done or you can simply get in touch with us and let us know what you want to do. As a client, you will also have access to our industry leading insight and analysis including daily blogs, emails, webinars and tweets, all designed to keep you on the inside track.
Sign up
Open an account
Its free, easy
and no obligation
Account verification
for your and
our security
Relax and we'll be in touch
World First undertakes thorough compliance and anti-money laundering checks. Within business hours this regularly only takes a few minutes. If we need extra information our team will be in touch. Once this is complete, we send you an email confirming your registration. This includes our T&Cs, contact details, your unique client reference number and your assigned dealer. (Average time 5 mins)
Then it's easy as 1, 2, 3
1
Book a rate
online or by
telephone
2
Send money
from your bank
to World First
3
Receive money
into your
chosen account
Future transfers within minutes online/via phone
How you like, when you like
Arrange a transfer on the phone with your assigned dealer who'll talk you through the process and place the deal for you. You'll then receive a Trade confirmation, outlining the agreed rate, currency, amount and date. Or you can use World First Online. It lets you see live rates, fix a rate and book currency transactions online at anytime that suits you. (Average time 2 mins)
Press send then relax
Send the pre-arranged funds, including any agreed fees, by the date specified on your Trade Confirmation. This also includes a secure link to fill in your beneficiary details. We take care of the rest. We send you a confirmation as soon as we receive your funds then convert the currency as per your deal and upload the beneficiary details. We will contact you if we need more information.
All over until you need us again
We send your payment as agreed and you'll receive a confirmation by email as soon as it is processed by our bank. This contains proof of payment and expected arrival times. If something goes wrong, don't panic we're here to help with everything from funds not arriving, to incorrect payment details. We'll keep in touch throughout letting you know how things are progressing.
Next time round...
Once we have your details in our system, future transfers can be done with a few clicks of the mouse, or one quick phonecall. Simple as that!
