WorldFirst, founded in 2004 and acquired by Ant International in 2019, provides multi-currency accounts, cross-border payments and FX services to businesses across Europe and Asia.
WorldFirst is an international payments and foreign exchange company founded in 2004. It provides businesses with multi-currency accounts, cross-border money transfer services and competitive FX rates, supporting payments in more than 140 currencies. The company was acquired by Ant International (formerly Ant Group) in 2019.
Its products comprise multi-currency accounts for holding and managing funds used in international trade; global transfer services for cross-border payments; and payment services for sellers on global online marketplaces, of which it serves more than 100. WorldFirst states that it supports over 1.5 million businesses globally. The company operates across Europe and Asia, with presence in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Poland, Singapore, Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.
WorldFirst works with small and medium-sized businesses, online merchants and firms engaged in international trade and cross-border e-commerce. Its stated mission is to build a platform for international trade and to provide inclusive, affordable financial services to smaller businesses. The company has been recognised as a Top Global Fintech Company by CNBC and Statista, and describes collaboration with Ant International's solutions as part of its operating approach.
