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Business account for importers and exporters

The World Account helps import and export business receive, hold and pay globally in an easy, fast and secure way.

Why choose WorldFirst

WE TAKE YOUR GLOBAL EXPANSION TO SPEED

Experience business growth with faster transactions

  • Save time and money by sending up to 2,000 payments in a single transaction
  • 80% of payments arrive on the same day
  • Make instant payments to other World Accounts for free

CLEAR AND COMPETITIVE PAYMENT STRUCTURE

When you're growing your business, every payment counts

  • No account opening fees, no monthly fees, no minimum balance required
  • Save on conversion fees when you receive, hold and pay from a single platform
  • Free and instant transfers between World Accounts

CLEAR AND COMPETITIVE PAYMENT STRUCTURE

When you're growing your business, every payment counts

  • No account opening fees, no monthly fees, no minimum balance required
  • Save on conversion fees when you receive, hold and pay from a single platform
  • Free and instant transfers between World Accounts

KEEPING YOUR MONEY SAFE

Security is our business, giving you peace of mind to focus on yours

  • Robust and real-time risk controls, using advanced technology to protect your account
  • We’re licensed globally on four continents
  • Your money’s never invested but is held in segregated accounts with trusted banks: JP Morgan, Barclays and Citi bank

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Hear from Our Customers

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

FAQs

You can open a World Account online, with your business details and personal ID. It takes minutes to register, and we’ll usually verify your account within a day.

It's free to open a World Account and there are no registration fees, no fees to receive payments, no monthly fees and no minimum balance required. Visit our pricing page to learn more.

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