Latest features in your World Account
Last update: 19 Nov 2025
Low balance alert now launched
WorldFirst’s low balance alert is here, exclusive to World Card users. Get real-time notifications when your funds dip below a specified threshold, so you can top up your account in time and avoid disruptions.
What’s the low balance alert?
Low balance alert helps you to stay on top of your World Card balance by sending you a notification when it drops below a threshold you set. You can customise these alerts directly from the World Card settings within your dashboard and define everything – from thresholds and frequency to delivery method.
Here’s how to personalise your alerts:
- Set thresholds: Choose the balance amount that will trigger a notification (minimum US$100 equivalent)
- Pick your currencies: Add alerts for any currencies you hold
- Choose frequency: Receive alerts once, daily, weekly, or every two weeks
- Select delivery: By default, alerts are sent to your account’s registered mobile number but you can change this to another verified number
Read the full guide to personalise your low balance alerts.
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- Pay suppliers, partners and staff worldwide in 100+ currencies
- Collect payments for free from 130+ marketplaces and payment gateways, including Amazon, Etsy, PayPal and Shopify
- Save with competitive exchange rates on currency conversions and transfers
- Lock in exchange rates for up to 24 months for cash flow certainty
OCBC Virtual Account (VA) launched
Launched in early October, the new OCBC Virtual Account (VA) gives WorldFirst customers another way to receive and manage funds globally. In addition to Citibank and JP Morgan, this OCBC integration provides a multi-currency account that supports 14 currencies: SGD, USD, EUR, AUD, JPY, GBP, CNH, HKD, CAD, NZD, CHF, SEK, DKK, NOK – making cross-border collections even more flexible.
What this means for you:
- One-stop account management: Manage your OCBC virtual account alongside existing WorldFirst multi-currency accounts in one dashboard for visibility and easy management
- Zero fee payouts and FX conversions: Enjoy free transfers for OCBC business accounts and OCBC personal accounts (coming soon)
- Trusted banking: Count on Singapore’s second largest bank – known for empowering SMEs – for reliable, secure infrastructure
At a glance: OCBC Virtual Account payment features
The OCBC Virtual Account lets you manage both SGD and foreign currency transfers flexibly. Business account holders can now enjoy full access to all these methods with even more options available soon when the personal account launches.
| Currency | Payment System | Receive from Personal Account? | Receive from Business Account? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGD |
FAST | Yes | Yes |
| GIRO | Yes | Yes | |
| MEPS | Yes | Yes | |
| Internal Funds Transfer (IFT) *from OCBC bank account* |
Yes | Yes | |
| Telegraphic Transfer (SWIFT) *from other bank accounts* |
Yes |
Yes |
|
| FCY (USD etc) |
Internal Funds Transfer (IFT) *from OCBC bank account* |
No |
Yes |
| Telegraphic Transfer (SWIFT) *from other bank accounts* |
Yes |
Yes |
FX centre for currency management – end October
Our new FX centre puts key foreign exchange tools and real-time data at your fingertips, allowing your business to stay in control of corporate cash flow.
What the FX centre offers
- FX rate alerts: Set custom alerts to monitor live FX rates and never miss a favourable currency opportunity
- Spot contracts: Make immediate settlements at the current market rate when timing is crucial
- Forward contracts: Lock-in today’s FX rates for scheduled payments. This tool is ideal for protecting against market volatility and managing budgets when there are planned international payments
Watch for the FX centre rollout on your WorldFirst dashboard soon.
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