Do business like a local

The World Account is designed for cross-border businesses trading in multiple currencies.

Made for importers, exporters, marketplace sellers and retailers, it's the hassle-free way to pay and get paid quickly and easily.

WorldFirst Product

Collect. Convert. Pay. Manage

Pay globally

A single account to pay and get paid.

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Convert money at a time and rate that suits you.
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Open 14 currency accounts with local bank details in minutes.
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Real-time fraud monitoring and secure encryption to keep your account safe.

Where do you want to do business?

Accept payments from around the world

  • Open up to 14 local currency accounts, with local sort codes, account numbers and IBANs
  • Collect secure payments from 100+ global marketplaces
  • Top up from business accounts or receive from your global customers and marketplaces
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    Pay easily and securely at speed

    • Pay in 37 currencies internationally
    • Direct CNY payments to 1688.com
    • Lock in conversion rates to manage currency risk
    • Send mass payments and payroll from a single transaction
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      We're here to help

      We have made our set-up simple.

      You can usually start using your account within hours. After all, you should have access to your money when you choose.

      Please reach out to our team of relationship managers who are on-hand to support you with your global payment needs.

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      We're on a mission to make it easy to do business anywhere

      Expand your global network of suppliers. Sell on a growing network of online marketplaces. Reduce your FX and accounting workload.

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      Businesses trust WorldFirst

      Since 2004, more than 1,000,000 businesses have sent $160bn around the world using WorldFirst.

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