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We provide coverage in South Asia and Middle East: servicing 210+ countries and territories.

Pay service providers instantly. 0% fees. Full transparency.

World Direct, the smarter way to manage cross-border service payments, directly in WorldFirst.

Key benefits for payers

Zero transaction fees

Pay agencies, logistics partners, tax service providers and more, with no hidden costs.

Instant settlement in full

Funds arrive instantly in your provider's World Account.

One-click payments

Select a provider, confirm, and done – settled in seconds.

Stronger relationships

Instant payments build trust and credibility.

Benefits for your service providers

Faster cash flow

No more 3–5 day waits for funds to clear – payments are instant.

Easy reconciliation

Payments are matched to invoices automatically.

On-demand balance top-ups

Replenish your operational funds in real time. Stay agile.

Zero fee deductions​

Invoice amounts are settled in full without intermediary bank charges or deductions.

Tailored value for your service partners

*The above illustration is for reference only to understand the capabilities of this product. The actual arrival time may vary depending on different transaction circumstances. Please refer to the final result.

Pay the partners your business relies on

Logistics partners

Pay instantly to release shipments faster and keep orders moving.

Advertising platforms

Top up campaign budgets in real time to capture opportunities.

Tax and compliance

Settle filings on time without missing deadlines.

IT & SaaS providers

Avoid service disruptions by keeping your software and systems paid.

How it works

Open

In your online portal, navigate to 'World Direct' under 'Payments'.

Select

Select your service provider (e.g., 'Global Logistics Co').

Pay

Pay your provider instantly, in full, in 10 major currencies.

Sorry, our accounts are currently available for business use only.

Stream A

Death, taxes and expanding to the U.S.

This session will cover the basics of what your key tax obligations are and answer questions

such as:

  • What are the biggest mistakes businesses make when expanding to the US (from a tax perspective)?
  • How to avoid penalties: what happens if you don’t comply? How to stay ahead of changing regulations?
  • How to keep tax compliance from being a bottleneck?
  • What resources or tools can businesses use to manage tax compliance without an in-house expert?
  • At what stage should businesses invest in tax automation software?
  • How can automation help prevent tax errors?