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 1 out of 5 stars

DONT OPEN ANY ACCOUNT WITH WORLDFIRST

They are not providing any help. My account has been frozen for over a month already, holding over £8,000 GBP.

I have sent all the requested documentation, yet they keep asking for the same documents every few days.

This is a significant amount of money for me. I cannot pay my suppliers, nor can I cover my personal expenses.

I sell using Amazon Pay (which performs KYC checks), so all payments are legitimate and verified by Amazon before they are transferred to my WorldFirst account.

I have spoken with Jacky Chong, Raja Sarah, Louise Wai, Sally Khoo, Nazran Bazlan Nawi, Fook Hao Chong, and many others, but all they say is: “wait for the relevant team”.

Over a month of waiting?!

Most other platforms offering the same service would resolve this within five days.
I cannot continue like this.

I cannot keep waiting for this so-called “relevant team.” To repeat, my payments come from a trusted platform that is a partner of WorldFirst and also verifies transactions independently.

June 4, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Hasibur,

We do not see anything outstanding on your account and have since provided a final response on this matter.

Please reply directly to our Quality & Complaints Manager dealing with your case if you believe there to be any further actions required.

Many thanks, WorldFirst

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Outrageous Behaviour — My Money Frozen for Over a Month

WorldFirst has frozen my account and all my funds out of nowhere after a year of using their service. No warning, no explanation — just locked out.

Customer service keeps repeating the same line: “your account is under review.” That was more than a month ago, and I still have zero access to my money.

This is completely unacceptable. Freezing someone’s funds with no communication or timeline is beyond unprofessional. I am now preparing to take legal action to recover my money and hold them accountable.

May 1, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Idonic

I am sorry to hear about your experience

We have requested your details via Trustpilot so we can find your account.

Please provide us with the email and contact number you used to register for a WorldFirst Account.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Good Support in need!

Had a problem with receiving OTP messages but Uma from World first helped very quickly and professional without any delay or excuse. I am really happy about her service and I feel safe to stay WF.

June 3, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Jun

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

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

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very good service from Lesley

very good service from Lesley
thanks

June 3, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Laurent

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I am really happy to hear about the great experience that you have had with Lesley.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I need helpful wise payment issue

I need helpful wise payment issue

June 2, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Ahsin

We would be happy to help.

We have requested your details via Trustpilot so we can find your account. Please provide us with the email and contact number you used to register for a WorldFirst Account.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Those guys are total fraud

Those guys are total fraud! they gave me fake documents regarding refunded money 1252.22 EUR and last 5 month I have been trying to locate my money. They say they reject my payment and sent it to its origin but in realty this money never sent to VRBO via Paypal Banks. Today VRBO reach out to me and they say there is no refunded money or rejecting money and they verify my account credited with full amount but instead of giving my money this frauds keep it for themselves and they fabricated story money returned to its origin because its rejected. They give me mt103 file and UETR on it FAKE. I even use it on JP Morgan Bank tracker and show no results. I do not recommend to use this fake bank they are not even bank they are just FX company who provide IBAN thats all.. stay away from this frauds

January 8, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

WorldFirst made the process pretty…

WorldFirst made the process pretty straightforward and easy to follow. The rates were decent compared to other services I looked at. Customer support was helpful when I had a question, although response times could be a little faster.

May 25, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Viet Vo

I am really happy to hear about the great experience that you have had with both our platform and our customer service team.

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and for your feedback.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

Shalini helped me with a couple of trades, she was professional throughout and explained things clearly step by step. She was friendly, efficient and helpful.

May 21, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Liz

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

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

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

These scumbags didn't open me a bank…

These scumbags didn't open me a bank account, after I wasted all night taking selfies and shi t. Without explaining any reason.

May 21, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Wolf

I am sorry to hear about your experience.

We are not able to onboard every customer. We are not always able to provide a specific reason why, as we need to safeguard our own internal processes and policies.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service

Terrible service. They will demand all the documents, verified you then once you deposit money they will reject it! Don't recommend it to anyone!

May 21, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi AM OR,

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Different account types have different functionalities, and Freelancer accounts can only receive funds from approved Freelancer or Marketplace sources.

If you need an account with different functionality, please feel free to contact our Support team again so we can help review the options available to you.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Suddenly funds are on hold

Suddenly funds are on hold. Used worldfirst for around a year to receive payments from Shopify and now they're treating me this way: they're asking for documents for almost all incoming payments from Shopify, which itself is a big headache, and even after around a week of providing docs, they're not doing anything. Funds are still on hold. I don't know what happened to them suddenly but it's been really a bad experience.

May 21, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Abd,

Thank you for your feedback.

We understand how frustrating delays can be. In some cases, funds may remain temporarily unavailable while a transaction is still in progress and until the order status is fully completed.

We can confirm that your case is currently being handled, and any further updates will be shared directly through the open support case. Thank you for your patience.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been using WorldFirst for…

I’ve been using WorldFirst for international business payments and overall the experience has been very good. Transfers are fast, fees are competitive, and receiving EUR payments is simple. The platform is easy to use and customer support is generally responsive. Very useful for online business owners and international transactions

May 20, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Amine

I am really happy to hear about the great experience that you have had with the customer service team and our product.

Thank you for taking the time to highlight the products we offer. We really appreciate!

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Noah is very helpful to solve my…

Noah is very helpful to solve my problem and thanks for his help :D

May 19, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi YC

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

I will be happy to share this with him and his team!

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service and Reliable Support

We have had a very positive experience working with the team, especially Zulaikha and Lyn. Both have been consistently professional, responsive, and helpful throughout our dealings.

Zulaikha has always handled matters efficiently with good follow-up and clear communication, making the coordination process smooth and reliable. Her support and prompt assistance are greatly appreciated.

Thank you for the excellent service and continuous support. Highly recommended.

May 18, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Janet

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

Thank you for taking the time to shout out both Zulaikha and Lyn. I will pass this on to them and their team.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cobi took full ownership of the ticket…

Cobi took full ownership of the ticket and expedited the resolution, keeping me updated at all times

May 19, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Marino

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

I will be happy to share this with him and his team!

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to Cobi who responded very…

Thank you to Cobi who responded very quickly to my query which he solved immediately. Nice to have a follow up telephone call from him following a full reply on email. Very good service

May 18, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Stewart

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

I thank you for taking the time to share this review. I will pass this one to Cobi and his team.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

World First responders know their…

World First responders know their stuff, are quick, simple and efficient and go the extra mile. Cobi was very helpful and efficient today

May 18, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Ian

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

I thank you for taking the time to share this review. I will pass this one to Cobi and his team.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

scaaaam company

After 1 month of no response and some automated emails , they sent me a cold email that they cannot reactivate my account for a reason that known only by them , and they telling me my funds is gonna be frozen for 180days , without any explaination or any think , just because they want , u closed my account ok , but why u froze my funds for 180 days , as i sent all the proofs they ask for and i have showed all my funds source from shopify dropshipping. , my apyouts my products everything, now i make sure this is a 100% scam company

May 11, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Tuan Anh Ngo,

We sincerely regret your dissatisfaction and apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Regarding your current balance, we kindly ask for your patience until the previously communicated timeframe has passed. We fully understand your concerns and appreciate your understanding during this time.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Their service was fast and well…

Their service was fast and well cooperated. Loved it.

May 15, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Ion

I am really happy to hear about your great experience.

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review.

Best wishes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Account LOCKED and NO COMMUNICATION

It's been three weeks and I still have absolutely NO news regarding the money that was in my account. WorldFirst hasn't given me any updates or allowed me access to my account.

I STRONGLY advise against doing business with them; they are incompetent and don't even know how to communicate with their clients.

I will be contacting the French financial authorities and all the jurisdictions where they are licensed, such as EMI.

This is utterly shameful behavior, and I urge you to return my money immediately.

April 24, 2026
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Reply from WorldFirst

Hi Lukas

I’m sorry to hear about this experience.

I can see our complaints team is already looking into this matter for you. I hope they are able to resolve this for you soon.

Best wishes

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