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A world of business payments
We've designed the World Account for business, so you can make easy, fast and secure payments to 210+ countries/territories in 100+ currencies.
Global transfers with ease
Wherever your business grows, we've got you covered.
Pay globally
Expand your reach with access to more markets around the world.
Pay easily
Do it all with one login and manage it from anywhere, 24/7.
Pay fast
Use local networks or SWIFT to keep suppliers happy and your goods moving – 80% of payments land on the same day.
Pay securely
Security is our business so you can focus on growing yours.
Pay suppliers employees to your bank accounts for global sourcing VAT
We've thought of everything to simplify your tasks.
Keep suppliers happy with same-day or next-day payments in major currencies at highly competitive rates.
Pay international and domestic suppliers, employees, or tax authorities fast, using your local currency accounts and local networks in Singapore, US, UK, Europe and more.
Reach more countries while paying less
We help you pay globally with no hidden fees and competitive FX rate.
With access to over 100 currencies and more to come, doing global business has never been easier.
Save more with tailored pricing on international payments as your volume increases.
A world of payment options to choose from
Automated payments
Set up payments that run like clockwork.
Tailored payment authorisations
Define payment rules for team members to authorise and process payments.
Make up to 200 payments at once
Save time by uploading all payment details at once for mass payments.
More than just payments
Say hello to global sourcing
Now you can source from 1688.com, one of the largest and cheapest wholesale marketplaces designed for small businesses. Instantly reach 10 million suppliers and pay at competitive rates from your World Account.
Instant payments from your account to theirs
Pay to other World Accounts in the same currency with zero fees. It’s the fast way to do business.
Say hello to global sourcing
Now you can source from 1688.com, one of the largest and cheapest wholesale marketplaces designed for small businesses. Instantly reach 10 million suppliers and pay at competitive rates from your World Account.
Instant payments between World Accounts
Pay to other World Accounts in the same currency with zero fees, within seconds. It’s the fast and smart way to do global business.
Say hello to global sourcing
Now you can source from 1688.com, one of the largest and cheapest wholesale marketplaces designed for small businesses. Instantly reach 10 million suppliers and pay at competitive rates from your World Account.
Instant payments from your account to theirs
Pay to other World Accounts in the same currency with zero fees. It's a faster way to do business and your suppliers can send out orders quicker too.
Say hello to global sourcing
Now you can source from 1688.com, one of the largest and cheapest wholesale marketplaces designed for small businesses. Instantly reach 10 million suppliers and pay at competitive rates from your World Account.
Say hello to global sourcing
Now you can source from 1688.com, one of the largest and cheapest wholesale marketplaces designed for small businesses. Instantly reach 10 million suppliers and pay at competitive rates from your World Account.
Pricing
Every payment counts
We know how important it is to save where you can. That's why our World Account features low-cost transfers with competitive FX rates and no hidden fees. It's free to open, with no sneaky charges.
Payment fees
Payments to World Accounts
Currency conversions
Up to 0.8%
varies by region
Payments fees vary by currency
$0/£0
Instant payments between World Accounts anywhere
Up to 0.6%
varies by region
Competitive FX rates for all major currencies
For businesses with a £100,000+ monthly turnover we can tailor our fees to help you send more and save more. Find out how.
Pricing
Every payment counts
We know how important it is to save where you can. That’s why our World Account features low-cost transfers with competitive FX rates and no hidden fees. It’s free to open, with no sneaky charges.
Payment fees
Up to 0.8%
varies by region
Payments fees vary by currency
Payments to World Accounts
$0/£0
Instant payments between World Accounts anywhere
currency conversions
Up to 0.6%
varies by region
Competitive FX rates for all major currencies
For businesses with a £100,000+ monthly turnover we can tailor our fees to help you send more and save more. Find out how.
Only 3 steps to pay seamlessly
Sign up
Submit your application online and be notified within 2 business days.
Add funds or use funds from payments
Collect payments from marketplaces and customers or top-up your World Account by transferring from your bank account.
Start making payments
Make payouts to your global business partners directly into their bank accounts or their World Accounts.
Only 3 steps to pay seamlessly
Sign up
Submit your application online and be notified within 2 business days.
Add funds or use funds from payments
Collect payments from marketplaces and customers or top-up your World Account by transferring from your bank account.
Start making payouts
Start making payouts to your global business partners directly into their bank accounts or their World Accounts.
Secure state of mind
Full visibility of your account
Receive instant alerts when money arrives and oversee your currency balances from one central online platform.
We're with you all the way
Reach out to our dedicated customer service team via chat, email or phone and connect with industry experts in your region.
Your money is safeguarded
Your money is safeguarded with tier 1 partnering banks in accordance with regulatory requirements.
FAQ
Sending money with WorldFirst
You can make free and instant payments to other WorldFirst customers.
In your World Account,
- Click “Payments” in the top navigation and select “Send & withdraw”
- Select “Single payee” and “World Account”. Enter the payee’s World Account receiving ID, including the prefix “WF”
- Enter the optional payment reference and click “Next” button
- Choose your preferred payment currency, enter the payment amount, and click “Next”
- To safeguard your account, payments can only be confirmed via two-factor authentication (2FA). Please review all your payment details and select “Submit”
- A confirmation screen will show that the payment has been made, and you can view payment details under your “Statements” tab in the main navigation
Funds received into receiving accounts are pooled into your balance of such currency. You can make conversions across your different balances by selecting the currency and amount that you want to “sell” and the currency that you want to “buy”.
We currently support 92 payout currencies: AED, AUD, BGN, BHD, BWP, CAD, CHF, CNH, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HUF, IDR, ILS, INR, JPY, KES, KRW, LKR, MAD, MUR, MXN, MYR, NOK, NZD, PHP, PKR, PLN, QAR, RON, SAR, SEK, SGD, THB, TRY, USD, VND, ZAR, ALL, BND, AOA, ARS, BAM, NPR, BMD, BOB, TWD, BSD, CRC, DJF, DOP, FJD, GEL, GNF, GTQ, HTG, KHR, LAK, LBP, MNT, MVR, NIO, PGK, PYG, SBD, SCR, SRD, TOP, TZS, UGX, XAF, UYU, XPF, RSD, AMD, BIF, CDF, CVE, GYD, KGS, LRD, LSL, LYD, GHS, NGN, IQD, JOD, OMR, KZT, ZMW
The speed at which your payments are made depends on several factors, such as the currency of your outgoing payments, the payee’s bank and country, and the size of the transaction.
The following currency and country combinations are usually processed within one business day:
- EUR to Europe
- GBP to the UK
- USD to USA
- SGD to Singapore
- HKD/USD to Hong Kong
- AUD to Australia
- NZD to New Zealand
For currency/country combinations other than the above list, please allow 1-2 additional business days. However, in some cases it may happen that the beneficiary’s bank needs an extra business day to credit the amount to the beneficiary’s account. For specific currency timelines, please contact us.
When you enter a payee on the portal, you will be asked to enter relevant information, depending on the currency of the payment and the country of the beneficiary. Here are some examples:
- Europe – IBAN and SWIFT
- Australia – account number and SWIFT or BSB code
- New Zealand – account number, and 6-digit bank code and SWIFT
- US – account number, and ABA routing number or SWIFT
- UK – account number and sort code or SWIFT and IBAN
- India – account number, SWIFT and IFSC number, reason for transfer
- China – account number, SWIFT
- Mexico – account number, 18 digit Clable and SWIFT
- Singapore – account number and SWIFT
- Japan – account number and SWIFT
- UAE – IBAN and SWIFT
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