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International Transactions

Whether you’re looking to grow your brand, maximise online sales or expand your business into a new region, the latest insights from WorldFirst have you covered

International Transactions

How to Pay Alibaba Suppliers Safely From Africa

Learn how to pay Alibaba suppliers safely from Nigeria, Morocco & Ghana. Compare payment methods, fees, and FX costs to protect your money. See your options today.

July 9, 2026

International Transactions

International Money Transfer from Africa: How Long Do Payments to Chinese Suppliers Take through traditional bank channels ?

Sending money to China from Nigeria? Learn why international bank transfers take so long and how payment service providers helps Nigerian sellers pay suppliers faster.

July 3, 2026

International Transactions

SWIFT Code vs IBAN: What’s the Difference for International Payments in Africa?

Learn the difference between a SWIFT code and IBAN for international payments. A practical guide for Moroccan businesses paying overseas suppliers and partners.

July 2, 2026

Business Banking Insights, International Transactions

Best virtual cards in Nigeria & Morocco

Compare the best virtual card options in Africa for subscriptions, ads, SaaS payments, and global spending, including fees, limits, and funding methods.

June 25, 2026

Business Banking Insights, International Transactions

Grey review: Features, fees, and alternatives in Africa [2026]

This Grey review covers features, fees and account types for Nigeria, Morocco, Kenya and Ghana

June 23, 2026

International Transactions

Canton Fair Guangzhou China: 7 Essential Tips for African Importers and eCommerce Sellers

Heading to the Canton Fair in Guangzhou? Discover 7 essential tips for African importers and eCommerce sellers sourcing from China — from registration to payments.

June 16, 2026

International Transactions

Making Money Online in Africa: What’s Actually Working Right Now

10 practical ways to earn money online in Nigeria and Kenya from freelancing to cross-border e-Commerce and how to manage multi-currency payments without losing margin.

June 15, 2026

International Transactions

Best way to receive international payments in Africa

Check out the best ways to receive international payments in Nigeria and how a multi-currency account like the World Account can simplify the process.

February 5, 2026

International Transactions

From Africa to the world: The World Account for effortless cross-border payments

World Account by WorldFirst is a multi-currency account built to simplify global payments. You can receive and hold funds in 20+ currencies, send payments in 100+ currencies...

September 10, 2025

International Transactions

How African businesses can pay overseas suppliers with easepay overseas suppliers

African entrepreneurs are increasingly sourcing products globally, managing international suppliers, and building competitive supply chains—yet cross-border payments continue to pose significant challenges.