Why choose WorldFirst?
Going global? Payments shouldn’t hold you back. WorldFirst’s multi-currency account solutions can help you scale fast.
1.5M +
Customers served globally
US$500B +
Transaction volume processed
210 +
Regions covered
30 +
Local offices
What sets us apart?
A payment solution you need to grow across borders
Reduce your costs
- Spend less on business expenses with competitive pricing
Unlock trade worldwide
- Simplify payments by collecting revenue in one multi-currency account, in USD or MYR
- Easily pay 1688, China’s largest B2B marketplace
Fuel your growth
- Open local currency accounts in USD or MYR – no overseas entity needed
SWIFT fees
as low as RM 5*
Best for transfers below RM 6,000 - one of the lowest payment fee in the market.
*Based on a 0.5% payment fee for a payment of RM 1,000 via the SWIFT network.
Slash Costs
Lower fees. More savings
- Avoid intermediary bank fees
Accept payments directly into your account, bypassing extra charges. Plus, no account fees or minimum balances.
- Reduce costly transfer fees
Send fast, low-cost international payments with our transparent fee structure.
Scale Globally
Fewer barriers. Faster payments. More opportunities.
- Get paid like a local
Receive funds into a USD currency account and eliminate forced conversions.
- One account for global revenue
Instead of opening and handling individual bank accounts, manage transactions in USD and MYR from one centralised account
- Faster access to new markets
We’ve partnered with major marketplaces – including Amazon – so you can launch without delays.
Pay 1688 suppliers
Built for China sourcing
Pay on 1688.com (a global leading wholesale platform) fast and securely.
Global Ecosystem
Re-imagine cross-border business together
WorldFirst is a trusted partner of Amazon service providers, e-commerce agencies, tax consulting and sourcing agencies.
Partner with us to launch marketplaces, find new routes to market, and support you and your clients’ global success.
Local support for global ambition
Multilingual support
Local teams in 20+ regions, fluent in 11+ languages, provide tailored guidance wherever you trade.
Fast, reliable service
Phone and chat typically answered within 60 seconds and emails within 24 hours.
Payment expertise
We know marketplaces. We know payments. We know how to make business much easier.
Your money is safe with us
We have 60+ licenses globally and partner with leading banks to make sure your money is safeguarded.
FAQs
No – WorldFirst isn’t a bank, but we are a regulated financial services provider. We hold financial licences in every region we operate in and are overseen by the relevant authorities. Unlike traditional banks, we focus on helping businesses move money across borders efficiently, offering multi-currency accounts, fast global payments and FX solutions built for international growth.
Yes. We partner with top-tier global banks and hold over 60 regulatory licences worldwide. Your funds are safeguarded according to local financial regulations, and our operations are monitored by the appropriate authorities in each market.
Registering takes just a few minutes. Once you’ve submitted your business information, we can usually verify and approve your account within a few hours – though in some cases, it may take a couple of business days.
You’ll have access to our local support team during business hours via phone, email and live chat, and a global support team for after-hours assistance. Whether you’re just getting started or expanding into new markets, we’re here to help at every stage.
