WorldFirst 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am very disappointed with your service. First, my payment was not processed, and now I cannot even access my account. It has been over two months, and I have not received any reply from your s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far it has been one of the best banking experience I had. Easy, smooth, convenient. The only painpoint i can mention is that you have to frequently justify the incoming wire transfer. As an online... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was told tha funds with loca transfer takes very less time, My client sent funds from France to My Euro Account. Its 4 rth day and we have not received it yet and there is no tracking of it. We ar... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a dynamic and short validation process and all features are working right away! My personal banker Kerim is a fantastic person. We can communicate absolutly well from the first moment when he... See more

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Company details

  1. Payment Service
  2. Business to Business Service
  3. Currency Exchange Service
  4. e-Commerce Solution Provider
  5. Money Transfer Service
  6. Non-Bank Financial Service

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WorldFirst was founded in London in 2004 and joined Ant Group in 2019 – making us part of one of the world's most powerful fintech companies. We're not a bank – we're a digital payment platform built to help businesses trade internationally without hidden FX markups and slow processing. Our multi-currency World Account lets you hold 20+ currencies, make international payments to 150+ countries, mitigate currency risk with powerful FX tools, and manage expenses with virtual cards earning up to 1.2% unlimited cashback. Over 1.5m businesses worldwide use WorldFirst for transparent FX rates and fast cross-border payments – all from one platform.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Updating e-mail addresses for trade confirmations

I spoke to Amy at WorldFirst on the phone today. She was patient, talked me through the process and made sure the amendments I needed were absolutely spot on! Thank you Amy!

19 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Sarah

Thank you for taking the time to share this and for highlighting Amy.

I will be very happy to share this with her and her team.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service experience

I've used World First for a number of years and the service has been consistently good. Today, I received great customer service from Dogancan who resolved an issue I had with trading a new currency in a polite and timely fashion.

19 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Andréa

I am really happy to hear about the great experience that you have had with WorldFirst.

Thank you for highlighting Dogancan specifically, I will be very happy to share this with him and their team.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i have to send payment to my business…

i have to send payment to my business supplier 8000 pound still they do not receive i am waiting last 20 days .they sending only mt103 foam check payment has been transfared but i have to provide my business supplier bank statement they do not receive payment .i email lots of time but no responce .return processs is zero if your supplier return the payment then you will loss your payment .

26 January 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Muhammad

When a payment is made, an MT103 is an industry-standard file to send.

To confirm, your supplier needs to send this to their bank to investigate. If you haven't already, please double-check the details you used to send the payment with the beneficiary.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They will close your account for no…

They will close your account for no reason and block your funds. Pathetic.

I was using my account to receive AMAZON PAYMENTS from my seller account, they decided to block it for no reason.

11 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi MetsMets

As part of our regulatory obligations and to safeguard our platform, we review collections and payments to ensure they fall within our risk tolerance.

However, we have requested further details from you via Trustpilot. If you could please respond to that, I would be happy to look into this further.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent online Banking experience

Excellent online Banking experience. The team is always responsive and helpful especially Emmanuel, who provides quick feedback and outstanding support. Highly recommend WorldFirst for their efficiency and customer care

9 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi

I am really happy to hear about the great experience that you have had with WorldFirst.

Thank you for taking the time to share this and for highlighting Emmanuel. I will be happy to share this with him and his team.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A very bad experience

After two years of stable work with Payoneer Bank without the slightest problem, I decided to try WorldFirst Bank to manage my payments from the Amazon platform. Unfortunately, this was the worst decision I made.

As soon as the first payment from Amazon arrived, and after only three days, I was surprised by the permanent and sudden closure of my account without any prior warning or any justification for this action. I tried to contact the support team via email to understand the problem, but I did not receive any response, reflecting a complete disregard for individual customers.

It seems that the bank lacks professionalism in dealing with individual accounts and does not care about customer support. I do not recommend anyone who relies on e-commerce to risk their money with them.

Another thing, when you sent me an email, you said that your global account login would be terminated on 2026/02/20, but when I try to log into the account, it tells me there is an error. I hope to receive a response from you to explain why this closure happened. Thank you.

9 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Abdolali

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Just to confirm, WorldFirst is not a bank.

We understand your concerns regarding the account closure and access issues. For regulatory and security reasons, we're unable to discuss specific account details or internal review outcomes in a public forum; however, account closures may occur following standard compliance and security checks and are not taken lightly.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used for years. Wouldn't go elsewhere

I've used these guys for years and every month do a number of transactions. Usually goes really well, but whenever there is a hiccup they are always quick to jump in and help. I've just had some help from Harley who was amazing and helped me after I accidentally created a trade.

9 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Ade

I am really happy to hear how well WorldFirst has been working for you.

Thank you for taking the time to share this review and for highlighting Harley specifically. I will be happy to share this with him and his team!

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been dealing with WORLDFIRST 5 years

I have been dealing with WORLDFIRST for some years.
All the staff are really helpful.
Spoke to Cobi, who was really helpful and managed to navigate me through a few issues.

9 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Peter

I am really happy to hear about the great experience that you have had with WorldFirst.

Thank you for taking the time to share this and for highlighting Cobi. I will be happy to share this with him and his team.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had a horrible experience

Had a horrible experience - they held and froze a $7,000 transfer which was time sensitive as I needed to pay off a supplier PO in order not to miss the next vessel. I provided all documentation that they asked for to clear the payment on the same day that the payment came in.
I called them twice and explained each time it was time sensitive and begged them to review and approve the transfer. Let me tell you right now - they do not care!
Their customer support LIED to me on the phone, not once but twice. I spoke to them twice, each time with a different person and both of them lied to me. They will tell you whatever you want to hear just to get you off the phone, they do not care about you or your business.
I since asked them to just return the payment back to the sender since I already missed the deadline because of them and caused material damages to my business. Please do not use them, they are horrible. You'd be much better off with other similar services. I have since stopped using them as well.

6 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Kris

I am sorry to hear about your experience.

We have reviewed your calls with our agents, and can't see any evidence of any misinformation.

We can see the payment arrived on 06/02/2026 and then you uploaded documents for review on 09/02/2026. I am afraid we have our own internal guidelines that we follow and it was deemed that this payment fell outside of our risk appetite. As such the payment has been returned back to source, which should take roughly 5 working days.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am a freelancer and I did my KYC

I am a freelancer and I did my KYC. After that, I asked the support team to make a world card. They said I needed 100 USD in my account. So I received payment of 800 USD from a client. The client sent it but I was asked to do some extra tasks and submit documents. As I am a freelancer, I submitted my Upwork profile, agreements, and orders that I managed. But the transaction declined and returned to the payee. This has been a worse experience for me as a freelancer. I am a shareholder in 3 ecommerce stores and also manage the customer support and policy management sides. But I was denied an opportunity to receive payments still. This could have been done while KYC, so I shouldn't have received a payment and waited for a reversal.

9 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Irfan

Thank you for sharing your feedback.

While our standard KYC process verifies identity and meets regulatory requirements, some transactions, particularly those involving larger amounts or international payments, may require additional documentation for security and compliance.
Please note that freelancer accounts are only permitted to receive funds from approved freelancer platforms. Payments from other sources, for example, direct from your customer or client, will likely be declined in accordance with our policies.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your input as we work to improve our processes. For further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our support team.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They flag your review when they can't justify their actions

I left a 1-star review about WorldFirst freezing my funds and ignoring my emails for 15 days. Their response? Flag it as "defamatory" to try to get it removed.

Trustpilot assessed it in 35 minutes and restored it. Not defamatory — just the truth they don't want you to see.

A company that spends more effort suppressing reviews than responding to customer emails. That's WorldFirst for you.

7 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Huang

We will challenge reviews that we believe are not providing a fair representation of service.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Support from WorldFirst ( Amy and Yujie )Great support from Amy customer support…

I recently ran into a technical glitch with my OTP (One-Time Password) codes, which effectively locked me out of my account. After trying a few things on my own, I reached out to the support team, and I am so glad I did.

I wanted to give a huge shout-out to Amy, the Customer Success Manager, and also to Yujie from Technical team , who stepped in to save the day.

Why Amy’s Support Stood Out:
Dedication
True Professionalism
Expertise

also to Yujie support and coordination

In my opinion, this is exactly how customer support should be done. Amy’s approach was proactive, patient, and incredibly helpful.

If you’re looking for a platform that actually backs its tech with human expertise and genuine care, I highly recommend them! WorldFirst

6 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi BEngalo

I am really happy to hear about the great experience that was provided to you by Amy and Yujie.

Thank you for taking the time to share this. I will be happy to feed this review back to Amy and her team.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had trouble logging into my account…

Had trouble logging into my account today, Cobi answered my call today and helped me solve the issue very quickly 5⭐️ customer support.

5 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Desmond

I am really happy to hear about the great experience that was provided to you by Cobi.

Thank you for taking the time to share this. I will be happy to share this with him and his team.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with Kenneth…

I had a great experience with Kenneth from WorldFirst customer support. She was professional, patient, and genuinely helpful throughout my inquiry. Kenneth clearly explained the process, addressed my concerns about account features and eligibility, and made sure I understood the next steps. Her responsiveness and willingness to guide me properly really stood out. Thank you, Kenneth, for the excellent support — much appreciated!

Regards,
Ali Mustafa
CEO & Founder
Nexus Forge Group – Your Trusted Technology Partner

4 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Ali

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review.

I am really happy to hear about the great experience that was provided to you by Kenneth. I will be happy to share this with him and his team.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not a reliable payment provider

Poor customer service. I constantly have to follow up myself—otherwise, I receive no updates, despite being told multiple times that I would be contacted.

I have been dealing with two failed payments to two different bank accounts. I first reached out 12 days ago regarding one failed payment and was told the team would update me. When no response came, I had to follow up again. I was then told the issue was due to an incorrect recipient address. However, I double-checked all the details and confirmed they were correct. WorldFirst later acknowledged that my information was correct and opened an investigation with the bank.

At this stage, I am still in limbo and have not received a clear explanation as to why I am unable to initiate a withdrawal to another bank account.

I hope I won’t need to keep contacting your team just to get basic updates on an ongoing case.

7 February 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Daniel,

Thank you for taking the time to share this. We understand how frustrating the lack of updates has been.

We can confirm your failed withdrawal is still being investigated with the receiving bank, and while we can’t discuss account-specific details publicly, our customer service team will reach out to you by tomorrow during our operating hours with the latest update or next steps.

Thanks for your patience while we continue to follow this up. I am afraid that most of the delay is waiting for the bank to provide us with an update.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Funds frozen, transfer rejected, zero transparency / not suitable for freelancers

My experience with worldfirst has been extremely disappointing and stressful.

I'm not going to talk about the bad UI/UX, or minor inconveniences that every platform can have. This review is about something far more serious:

I received a legitimate X,XXX$ payout from Bugcrowd, a globally recognized and U.S. tax-registered bug bounty platform. Before making any transaction, I was explicitly told that my account could receive funds from freelance platforms.

After the payment arrived, worldfirst froze the funds and requested extensive documentation. I fully cooperated and provided all non-confidential documents possible. However, as a security researcher, I am legally and ethically prohibited from disclosing sensitive client or program details - something worldfirst should already understand.

Despite full compliance, the transfer was ultimately rejected without any clear explanation, and I was told to wait up to 14 business days for a refund. Support via email and whatsapp has been unresponsive.

What is most concerning is that many users here report the same pattern: frozen funds, vague responses, and silence until a public 1-star review is posted.

This service is not suitable at all for bug bounty hunters or freelancers. If the refund is delayed beyond the stated timeframe, I am prepared to pursue formal complaints and legal action.

I strongly advise freelancers to use more transparent alternatives.

29 January 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Achraf

Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear about your experience.

I am afraid, "Bugcrowd" is not one of the approved platforms that we accept payments from. You can find more details here: https://www.worldfirst.com/global/solution/freelancer/

However, the freelancer accounts are a new addition to WorldFirst, so things can change in the future,

Best wishes

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I just opened an account to try this…

I just opened an account to try this service, but the verification process has been stuck for more than a week! I expected a smooth experience, but this is very slow... Where is the transparency? I would present any document necessary if missing, but why this huge delay???

Willing to change this review if they get it done quickly....

28 January 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Jhenny

Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear about your experience.

We have requested further information from you via Trustpilot. If you could please respond back to that. We would be happy to look into this further.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Codi at WorldFirst

Excellent service from Codi at WorldFirst today. I was unsure of the online procedure and it's good to know that help is available at the other end of the phone with no wait, no queue and no recorded meassage! Codi explained everything step by step and very clearly. I can wholeheartedly recommend WorldFirst.

27 January 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Robin

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and for your endorsement of WorldFirst!

I am really happy to hear about the great experience that was provided to you by Cobi. I will be happy to share this with him and his team.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service and amazing team…

Very good service and amazing team customer service support working hard to deliver quality service

23 January 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Emad

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review

I am really happy to hear about the great service you have received.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Baran at Worldfirst was very helpful…

Baran at Worldfirst was very helpful and efficient with my query

15 January 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Monir

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review

I am really happy to hear about the great experience that was provided to you by Baran. I will be sure to share this with him and his team.

Best wishes

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