Why World First?
No matter why you’re transferring money, we can help – so if you’re buying a property overseas, moving to a new country
or paying tuition fees, we’ve got a solution that can help you get the most for your money.
Cheaper than the banks
We take a smaller margin than the banks, so we can offer you a better exchange rate when you transfer your money. And we don't charge fees.
None. Nada.
Amazing customer service
Our clients are our number one priority and we treat every client as if they were our only one. It's worked so far - 99% of our lovely clients* would recommend us to friends and family!
Safe and secure
We've been around for a while. Since 2004 we've helped tens of thousands of individuals and businesses move their money around the world. Check out our security credentials here - we take looking after your money really seriously.
* Based on a private client survey conducted in 2012.
How it works - making an international payment
Book a rate
Once your account is set up all you need to do is tell us how much you want to send, who you want to pay and which currency you want to pay in. Then we'll quote you a rate. Simple.
Send your money
You can send your money to us by bank transfer or you can pay by debit card.
We send it out
Put your feet up. Grab a cuppa. We'll do the rest - convert your funds and send the money to the account you requested. Done and dusted.
Ways to transfer
Over the phone
Talk to a real person, within 3 rings – never a machine.
0800 542 7488
+44 20 7801 1050
Products and services
Buy now, pay now
Get a rate and make a payment there and then. Great if you just need to get it done.
Buy now, pay later
If you want to lock in a rate but aren’t ready to make a transfer - fix it up to 3 years in advance.
Best of both
For when you want to fix a rate and still be able to benefit if the rate moves in your favour.
Fees and charges
It's simple: there aren't any. Zilch. Nothing. Nada. We don’t charge fees when you make a transfer with us.
So how do we do it? We just take a smaller margin than the banks do.
And we try our best to make sure all your money gets to where it needs to by covering correspondent and receiving charges where we can.
What's going on with those rates?
On the up or going down? Keep up to date with us - view live rates, graphs and economic commentary here.
Or set up a free rate alert and we'll do the rate watching for you.
Every transfer has a story. Hear some of our clients tell you theirs.
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Partner with us
Like the sound of what we do? We have a very popular partner programme and offer a range of solutions so you can make our service part of your offering.
Want more? Visit our blog for podcasts, guides and heaps of helpful resources.
