Be a global player in 2022
We’re WorldFirst, an international payments business helping you move money around the world. With an International Collections Account, known as World Account, you can collect payments, pay suppliers, repatriate funds, and be open for business to millions of customers.
Expand your online business with our global payment solution
Online businesses and marketplace sellers can launch quickly in new countries, but often find it difficult to receive payments and bring their funds home. This means profits are eroded by wasted time and poor exchange rates.
The WorldFirst International Collections Account is a simple and affordable solution to scale your business, helping you to get paid easily from payment gateways and marketplaces around the world like Amazon, OTTO, Etsy, and AliExpress.
Your easy alternative to a bank account abroad
Currency exchange the way it should be. Fast. Secure. Affordable
Make international business easier by combining the convenience of local currency accounts with flexible FX solutions.
- Create accounts on-demand for free in 10 currencies
- Available in GBP, USD, CAD, AUD, CNH, EUR, HKD, JPY, NZD, and SGD
- Make fast and secure international payments in 60 currencies
- Same day payments across our popular currency pairs
- Bring your funds home when it suits you using our secure 24/7 online platform
- Access on-demand statements and proof of account ownership
Fast and secure transfers
- Real-time fraud monitoring, blocking and alerts
- PSD2 compliant, with 2FA in place
- Option to authenticate with the Authy App for a more secure login
Fully compliant with all relevant regulations to ensure your funds are appropriately segregated from business funds in line with regulatory requirements.
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Businesses like yours trust WorldFirst
- Almost 1,000,000 business have sent $300B around the world with WorldFirst and its partner brands since 2004
- Your money is safeguarded with leading financial institutions
Hear from Our Customers
I was selling my products in the USA and found it very time-consuming and challenging to set up a bank account, but by comparison, setting up my current account with WorldFirst was simple and efficient.
Monica Milcarz
Company Director Glamour Empire Ltd.
WorldFirst offers transparency of payments and an easy-to-use portal. We have a good relationship with our account manager so if there is an issue we can pick up the phone and talk.
Russell Deamer
Director
Argofield
Using WorldFirst, We feel safe as we make a significant number of advance payments to ensure our bottle collectors and suppliers are paid securely and on time.
Raffi Schier
UK Director
Bantam
WorldFirst's forward exchange rate is received at the time I need to make my transfer, helping me minimise any potential exchange rate risks.
Peter Keen
Director
Infapower
I was selling my products in the USA and found it very time-consuming and challenging to set up a bank account, but by comparison, setting up my current account with WorldFirst was simple and efficient.
Monica Milcarz
Company Director Glamour Empire Ltd.
WorldFirst offers transparency of payments and an easy-to-use portal. We have a good relationship with our account manager so if there is an issue we can pick up the phone and talk.
Russell Deamer
Director
Argofield
Using WorldFirst, We feel safe as we make a significant number of advance payments to ensure our bottle collectors and suppliers are paid securely and on time.
Raffi Schier
UK Director
Bantam
WorldFirst's forward exchange rate is received at the time I need to make my transfer, helping me minimise any potential exchange rate risks.
Peter Keen
Director
Infapower
Simply the best
I would choose them again without hesitation. The issue was resolved very quickly, and the customer service is extremely helpful!
Mr Vitalij Gurkov, February 05
I have used Worldfirst for many years…
I have found the service to be very good. Transactions have always gone without a problem.
peter carmichael, January 17
Wow! What rapid and helpful support
Silly me used wrong login and hit problems but got quick responses and help very soon.
Mo Reardon, February 08
Simply the best
I would choose them again without hesitation. The issue was resolved very quickly, and the customer service is extremely helpful!
Mr Vitalij Gurkov, February 05
I have used Worldfirst for many years…
I have found the service to be very good. Transactions have always gone without a problem.
peter carmichael, January 17
Wow! What rapid and helpful support
Silly me used wrong login and hit problems but got quick responses and help very soon.
Mo Reardon, February 08