Welcome to our May Currency Update where WorldFirst’s Currency Specialist, Jack Cincotta breaks down the key factors driving the currency markets for the last month and looks ahead to what’s likely to shape markets in May.

Earn $150 gift card for you and your business referrals

We are pleased to launch our new business referral program. Do you know a business who could benefit from market-leading exchange rates? Refer them to WorldFirst and you’ll both receive a gift card for $150 after they make their first eligible transfer*.

Learn more about our referral program online.

Faster payments to Hong Kong


Introducing faster payments to one of our most popular destinations, Hong Kong. We’ve expanded our banking network to deliver faster USD and HKD payments to Hong Kong, meaning that payments will be received quicker by your beneficiary in many cases. This is part of our continuing commitment to make international payments faster, cheaper, safer and easier.