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.
In association with MTC
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.
Clear, simple and competitive pricing
Our pricing model consists of two parts: a fixed FX fee and a small payment fee. In addition, we do not charge account opening fees, monthly or annual subscription fees or interest on deposits.
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 account today
Accounts with WorldFirst are 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