Receive your freelancer payments at zero cost
Collect from Upwork, Fiverr and 5 other platforms for free. Hold USD, EUR, GBP and 20+ currencies with local account details - convert between currencies when it suits you.
Keep more of what you earn
Zero fees on platform payments
You earned it. You keep it. Collect payments from Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer and 4 other platforms* with zero collection fees. No setup costs. No monthly charges. No hidden surprises.
Whether you’re earning $1,000 or $10,000 a month, more of it stays with you.
*Note: Facebook/LinkedIn profiles are not accepted at the moment
Hold USD.
Convert when it suits you.
Can’t get a local USD, EUR or GBP account where you live? Most freelancers can’t. WorldFirst gives you free local virtual accounts in 20+ currencies to hold your earnings. No forced conversions.
Get paid fast.
Access your money faster.
Withdraw to local bank accounts with competitive exchange rates. Most transfers clear within 48 hours, so you can access your earnings quickly. Same-day withdrawals to mobile wallets like GCash coming soon.
Pay for travel or tools without the fees
(and earn cashback too!)
Get a free virtual Mastercard that works in 100+ currencies. Pay for Traveloka, Canva, or Claude and more tools at 0% FX fees when billed in foreign currency. Plus, enjoy up to 1% cashback on all eligible spend, paid monthly – without limit.
Free to open. Free to use.
Zero
Setup fees
Zero
Monthly fees
Zero
Collection fees
Zero
Annual card fees
Get paid in three steps
Open your account
Signing up takes minutes. Upload a copy of your platform freelance profile. Learn more about onboarding requirments here .
Once verified, create receiving accounts with local bank details in USD, EUR, AUD, GBP, and more. All within seconds.
Connect your platforms
Link your WorldFirst account to Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer or 4 other acceptable platforms. Add your receiving account details where they ask for bank information.
Collect. Hold. Convert. Withdraw.
Get paid with zero fees. Hold your earnings in USD or convert to local currency. Withdraw same-day to your wallet or bank, or pay for tools directly from your balance with World Card.
FAQs
You are able to receive payments from popular freelancer platforms, withdraw funds to your local bank account and pay for day-to-day operation expenses using World Card.
If you would like to top up your WorldFirst Account from your own bank account, or pay to your overseas supplier’s bank account via bank transfer, you will need to upgrade your account. Click here to check out how to upgrade your account.
You'll need to provide proof of ID that includes:
- Full name
- Photo
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Proof of residential address (within the last 3 months)
- Current ID number with at least 6 months' validity
This could include any combination of:
- National ID card
- Voter's ID
- Driving licence
- Multi-purpose ID
- Tax ID card
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Postal ID
- Utility bill
You're also required to upload freelance profile URLs and screenshots belonging to Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer or any of the other 4 accepted platforms. LinkedIn or Facebook profiles won't be accepted.
Our onboarding team may follow up by email – please watch for messages from [email protected]. If you haven’t heard from us within 2 working days of registering, check your spam or junk folder.
You can receive payments from popular freelancer platforms including Upwork, Deel, Malt, Toptal, Remotive.io, Timee and Freelancer.com.
You can top-up your World Account with funds from your own bank account to make FX conversions and payouts to another party abroad. For UK businesses, you can top-up your account in GBP via direct debit. Please note that the bank account must have the same owner as the WorldFirst account. For detailed steps, please follow the ‘How do I top-up my World Account’ guide.
No, receiving payments into your WorldFirst account is completely free of charge.
Founded in the UK in 2004, WorldFirst has been a global payment service brand trusted by businesses from all over the world. Acquired in 2019 by Ant Financial, the parent company of Alipay, it now serves over 1 million customers from over 200 countries and regions with technology powered global payments.
Freelancers in 100+ countries including Pakistan, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, UAE, India, Mexico, Brazil, and many more. Specific features like same-day withdrawals vary by country.
