International Business Payments Made Simple
Join over 1.5 million SMEs using WorldFirst for international payments into 200+ countries including US, China, Malaysia and beyond. Source on 1688.com and manage team spend with World Card – all from one free platform.
Trusted by Singapore businesses of all sizes
Faster, cheaper
access to your most important suppliers
Skip the SWIFT payments. From Singapore to Malaysia to China, US and beyond, suppliers can receive payments same-day* - or transfers instantly to 1688.com and the 150,000+ Chinese suppliers already using WorldFirst.
Pay like a local with WorldFirst - local transfers are cheaper and faster. No intermediaries, no delays, no hidden bank markups.
Built for Singaporean businesses
trading internationally
Pay 1688 suppliers instantly — and save 30-40% on product sourcing
WorldFirst is the official payment partner to 1688.com. That means you can pay suppliers in CNY instantly — direct to supplier bank accounts without the tedious documentation, and without the 3%+ fees card payments may charge.
Access products 30-40% cheaper than Alibaba and Taobao with lower MOQs.
Pay Chinese and Malaysian suppliers without double FX fees
Converting SGD to USD, then suppliers having to convert USD to RMB or MYR? That's double FX fees on every supplier payment — and it's eating profit margins.
WorldFirst gives you local RMB (CNH) and MYR accounts with local bank details so you can pay Chinese and Malaysian suppliers directly in their currency.
Transfers clear faster. Fees disappear. Your margin stays intact. And you get greater negotiation power.
Earn money every time you spend on ads, SaaS, and travel
Plus World Card charges 0% FX fees when you pay in foreign currencies. Issue cards for your whole team. Set spending controls. And manage everything from one dashboard. Stop losing margin on operational costs and start earning it back.
About WorldFirst
WorldFirst is one of the business pillars of Ant International, along with other innovative solutions: Alipay+, Antom, and Bettr.
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 also partner with leading banks and have 60+ international licenses to make sure your money is safeguarded.
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
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
Google Reviews 4.8
Ham** Offici**
April 2026
New
I’d like to sincerely thank Irene for her outstanding support and professionalism. I had an issue with a payment, and she handled it with great care and efficiency.
Thanks to her dedication and prompt assistance, the payment was successfully returned to my WorldFirst account sooner than expected. I truly appreciate her patience, and commitment to resolving the issue.
Ja** L*
Mar 2026
New
The customer service representative Irene from Singapore team is very responsbile, my incoming fund delayed a bit, and she followed up closely with case till the issue solved, appreciate for her excellent services.
Ker** Du**
Feb 2026
New
I am super grateful to Jordan, a customer service representative who assisted me in resolving an issue with my account. Jordan was kind, polite and very professional and for sure I had to leave my review. Would highly recommend, their customer service is the best.
Ham** Offici**
April 2026
New
I’d like to sincerely thank Irene for her outstanding support and professionalism. I had an issue with a payment, and she handled it with great care and efficiency. Thanks to her dedication and prompt assistance, the payment was successfully returned to my WorldFirst account sooner than expected. I truly appreciate her patience, and commitment to resolving the issue.
Ja** L*
Mar 2026
New
The customer service Representative Irene from Singapore team is very responsbile, my incoming fund delayed a bit, and she followed up closely with case till the issue solved,,, appreciate for her excellent services.
Ker** Du**
Feb 2026
New
I am super grateful to Jordan, a customer service representative who assisted me in resolving an issue with my account. Jordan was kind, polite and very professional and for sure I had to leave my review. Would highly recommend, their customer service is the best.
The simpler way to pay and get paid.
Save money, time, and have peace of mind when expanding your global business.
