Multi-currency accounts, competitive FX, and global transfers — Everything you need to pay and get paid internationally
Named a Top Global Fintech Company by CNBC & Statista, we’ve supported 1.5M+ businesses since 2004.
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We provide coverage in South Asia and Middle East: servicing 210+ countries and territories.

Receive your freelancer payments at zero cost

Collect from Upwork, Fiverr, and more for free. Hold USD and local account details in 30+ currencies. Convert to local currency 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, Deel, Malt, Toptal, Freelancer.com, and more 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.

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 a free local virtual accounts in 30+ currencies so you can hold your earnings and convert to your local currency only when the exchange rate works for you. No forced conversions.

Get paid fast.
Access your money faster.

Withdraw to local bank accounts in 30+ currencies with competitive exchange rates. Most transfers clear within 1-2 business days, so you can access your earnings quickly. Same-day withdrawals to mobile wallets like GCash, JazzCash, and EasyPaisa coming soon.

Pay for tools without the fees
(and earn cashback too!)

Get a free virtual Mastercard that works in 100+ currencies. Pay for Canva, AWS, flights, and tools and more with 0% FX fees in 15 major currencies. Plus, earn cashback on all eligible spend, paid monthly – without limit.

Free to open. Free to use.

Zero

Setup fees

Zero

Monthly fees

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Receving fees

Zero

Card fees

Get paid in three steps

Open your account

Signing up takes minutes. Create receiving accounts with local bank details in USD, EUR, AUD, GBP, and more.

Connect your platforms

Link your WorldFirst account to Upwork, Fiverr, Deel, or whichever platform you use. 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.

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We are licensed and partner with leading banks to make sure your money is safeguarded.

FAQs

No, both registered business and non registered sole trader type of freelancer can use WorldFirst

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 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 International, 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.