We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze traffic. By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Founded in London in 2004 and acquired by Ant Group in 2019, WorldFirst provides low-cost collection services for sellers on Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, and other marketplaces. It supports Chinese mainland entities and is the top choice for marketplace sellers.
Assume $20,000/month in Amazon US sales, withdrawing to a Chinese bank account.
Using Payoneer: Free deposit, 1.2% withdrawal fee. Monthly withdrawal cost = 1.2% × $20,000 = $240.
Using WorldFirst: Free deposit, 0.3% (high-volume) or 1% (standard) withdrawal fee. Standard rate: 1% × $20,000 = $200; High-volume rate: 0.3% × $20,000 = $60.
Save $40/month at standard rate ($480/year); save $2,160/year at the high-volume rate.
Supports both individual and business entities
Usually instant for individuals; 1-2 business days for businesses
Get receiving account details from WorldFirst dashboard
WorldFirst is a receiving tool, not a payment gateway. It cannot process payments on your independent store like Stripe or Airwallex. If you run an independent store, pair WorldFirst with Stripe/Airwallex — WorldFirst handles marketplace receiving and CNY settlement.
Once your monthly volume exceeds $10,000, contact your WorldFirst account manager to negotiate fees down to 0.3%. This is a "hidden benefit" many marketplace sellers don't know about.
Keeping more than $5,000 idle in your WorldFirst account for extended periods may trigger a risk control review. Withdraw regularly to your Chinese bank account or Alipay to keep your account active.
Best combo for marketplace sellers: WorldFirst for marketplace receiving + Airwallex for store gateway + Wise for low-cost transfers