Better connecting the world

WORLDFIRST Edgefest

WorldFirst EdgeFest is a series of exclusive events and activations during the Canton Fair period, designed to connect you with WorldFirst and the global business community. We believe that connections are your strongest competitive edge.

Better connecting the world

WORLDFIRST Edgefest

WorldFirst EdgeFest is a series of exclusive events and activations during the Canton Fair period, designed to connect you with WorldFirst and the global business community. We believe that connections are your strongest competitive edge.

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Your first choice for payments into China

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Make better global connections

Participate in our Canton Fair networking events, designed to connect you with our global business community.

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Discover our seamless payment solutions to China, providing you with easy access to over 10 million Chinese suppliers on 1688.com.

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Your first choice for payments into China

Fast payments to Chinese bank accounts
with the World Account

Fast payments to Chinese bank accounts with the World Account

The World Account is a multi-currency account that allows you to collect, pay, convert and manage your money — all in one place.
  • Same-day* payments to your Chinese suppliers' bank accounts
  • Instant CNH/USD payments between World Accounts
  • Coming soon: CNY payments to Alipay and Chinese bank accounts

Easy payments to wholesale marketplaces
with World Pay

Easy payments to wholesale marketplaces with World Pay

With World Pay, you can use your World Account balance to pay the suppliers on 1688.com directly using a non-CNY currency. Easily access over 10 million suppliers on 1688.com, China’s leading wholesale marketplace for small businesses.
  • Effortless international payments to over 10 million sellers on 1688.com

Secure card payments to China
with WorldTrade

WorldTrade** is a payment and order management platform that simplifies sourcing and secures your cross-border transactions.
  • Secure your payments in escrow until orders are shipped
  • Pay immediately with cards or your World Account balance and track the real-time shipping status for all your orders in one place

*Payments will be processed on the same day, but may not arrive on the same day.
**Please note that the WorldTrade service may not currently be available in your region. WorldTrade payment collection services are provided by the licensed partner Alipay Singapore E-Commerce Pte Ltd. and the technical services are provided by WorldFirst Digital Technology Pte. Ltd.

*Payments will be processed on the same day, but may not arrive on the same day.

**Please note that the WorldTrade service may not currently be available in your region. WorldTrade payment collection services are provided by the licensed partner Alipay Singapore E-Commerce Pte Ltd. and the technical services are provided by WorldFirst Digital Technology Pte. Ltd.

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We help businesses in 200+ countries collect, pay, convert and manage international payments with ease.

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Discover essential insights and strategies to elevate your business with WorldFirst lastest whitepapers.
  • "Sell on Amazon with Confidence" offers step-by-step guidance on mastering the Amazon marketplace, helping you make informed decisions for sourcing, selling, payments and more.
  • "Going Global: Seizing the Next Great Opportunity in Digital Trade" dives into international market trends and tactics, empowering you to expand your reach and capitalize on the booming digital economy.

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Who is

WorldFirst began in 2004 with a mission to enable truly borderless commerce with easy, fast and secure international payments. Today, we’ve empowered over a million businesses to grow in global markets. Our multi-currency World Account lets you send, receive, convert and manage payments easily and competitively across the globe — all from one platform.