One Global Account for African Businesses
Join over 1 million businesses using WorldFirst to send and receive international payments in 100+ currencies.
No Deposit Fees
Get paid in USD, EUR, GBP and 20+ other currencies for free!
Make Faster Payments
80% of transactions on WorldFirst settle within 24 hours in any of 200+ countries we support.
Pay with World Card
Enjoy zero FX fees when paying in 15 major currencies, and pay anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
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multi-currency account at zero cost
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No monthly fees
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One account Multiple currencies
Unlock the ability to receive payments from multiple currencies to across the globe with one WorldFirst account. Your WorldFirst account provides you with accounts in USD, AUD, EUR, GBP and others to get paid with ease in 20+ currencies.
Direct China payments
Paying your Chinese merchants just got easier. With a few clicks and the account details of your Chinese partners, you can process Chinese payments without any worries. Your WorldFirst accounts allows you pay in China like it's a local bank transfer.
Pay with World Card
Get a free virtual MasterCard to make payments across global sites in 150 currencies - up to 15 without conversion fees. Pay borderless no matter where your business is from.
Great exchange rates
Making money is hard work! Getting the best rates to spend in your local currency should not be the same. We work round the clock to ensure you convert your earnings at the best exchange rate.
Here are some common questions
To set up a World Account, you will need around 10 - 15 minutes to complete registration and go through your onboarding application process. Once submitted, your account application review will take 2 - 5 days.
We will need to learn about your business, you as the director of the business, and any other individuals key to your business. Please prepare any registration documents available for your business, your personal ID, as well as the information of other main directors and shareholders of your company.
You can withdraw your funds from your WorldFirst account to your own bank account by first adding your own account as a payee and simply making a payment to the account. It will take no more than a few minutes.
With the World Card, you can spend online with the balance in your WorldFirst account in up to 15 currencies without any currency conversion fees. The card can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
Founded in the UK in 2004, WorldFirst has been a global payment service brand trusted by businesses from all over the world. Acquired by Ant Financial, the parent company of Alipay in 2019, it now serves over 1 million customers from over 200 countries and regions with technology powered global payments. WorldFirst works exclusively with Globally Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs) to provide businesses with a secure global payment experience.