The world of international payments made easy
With an account from WorldFirst, you can pay your overseas suppliers and staff as easily as if they were around the corner.
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Speed up payments
WorldFirst offers same-day availability on 97 per cent of currency pairs actively traded through its online platform*.
Many banks still quote 2-5 days for international payments from business bank accounts to clear.
Reach out to more suppliers
Pay in 68 currencies, so you can buy more competitively, from more countries and make mass payments from a single transaction.
Transparent and competitive pricing
Our pricing model consists of two parts: a fixed FX fee and a small payment fee. Speak to our customer service team about our competitive fees and rates.
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USDExchange rate as of 17:04 UTC
The exchange rate is updated frequently and is for informational purposes only. The actual rate offered to you when making a payment will be confirmed before booking the payment.
See how our transparent pricing works
As a new WorldFirst customer you will be allocated a 0.5% FX fee when you open an account.
Receive a fixed FX fee based on your annual transaction volume, so you’ll always know what rate you’ll receive on every trade ahead of time.
Your fee will be reviewed annually.
| Annual transaction volume | FX Fees |
|---|---|
| Under £500K | 0.50% |
| £500K – £5M | 0.25% |
| Over £5M | 0.15% |
| Payment fees | Payment under £5,000 | Payment over £5,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Payment with FX conversion | £5.00 | £1.50 |
| Payment without FX conversion | £15.00 | £15.00 |
| GBP payment without FX conversion (domestic) | £1.50 | £1.50 |
Fast and secure transfers
- Real-time fraud monitoring, blocking and alerts
- PSD2 compliant, with 2FA in place
- Option to authenticate with the Authy App for a more secure login
- Fully compliant with all relevant regulations to ensure your funds are appropriately segregated from business funds in line with regulatory requirements
Talk to real people, never robots
- Customer service via live chat online and over the phone
- Dedicated relationship management team
- Ask us anything – we’re happy to help or we’ll suggest someone who can
- Rated excellent on Trustpilot
Forward contracts
Lock in an exchange rate that suits your business needs with a forward contract and help protect budgets from adverse currency fluctuations and mitigate risk.
Spot contracts
If you need to make an international payment with very little notice, a spot contract could provide the perfect solution.
You can make a payment as soon as you’ve agreed your rate and we’ve received cleared funds.
Firm orders
With a firm order, you instruct us to execute a transaction on your behalf at a rate of your choosing.
When the rate hits the level you want we’ll act immediately, leaving you free to concentrate on your business.
Open a free International Payments Account today
The International Payments Account is free to open with no monthly or annual fees, plus no deposit requirement or cap on transfers.
Businesses Trust WorldFirst
- Almost 1,000,000 business have sent $200B around the world with WorldFirst and its partner brands since 2004.
- Your money is safeguarded with leading financial institutions
