Transfers between World Accounts: Free and Instant

• All payments between WorldFirst accounts arrive within seconds and are completely free of charge!
• You can pay suppliers who have World Accounts in China, UK, Europe, South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Referral Program

Pay your WorldTrade order and activate your World Account — both you and the payee can earn cashback rewards via the Referral Program!

Step 1: After receiving the order link from your Chinese seller via email, click the link to confirm and pay the order.

*If you have not yet registered for a WorldFirst account, you will need to create a WorldTrade account. No verification required to pay with credit or debit card.

Step 2: After successful payment, follow the on-screen instructions to activate your World Account.

Step 3: Once activated, you will participate in the Referral Rewards Program as the Referred Person. Both you and your Chinese seller (Referrer) can receive cashback rewards.

Promotion Details

Program Period: June 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Eligibility: You must register for a WorldFirst account via the WorldTrade order link sent by your Chinese seller before December 31, 2026.

How to Earn Rewards: Complete any one of the following qualifying transactions before January 31, 2027, and both you and your Chinese seller (the Referrer) will receive cashback rewards:

• Collect one or more payments from marketplaces or freelancer platforms or developer platforms totalling at least 1,000USD*
• Use World Card** to make successful transactions totalling at least US$2,000*
• Send at least US$2,000* to suppliers and service providers' bank accounts, or to sellers on 1688.com using the 'World Pay' function.

*Equivalent amounts in other currencies are accepted.

Rewards

Upon completing any of the above transaction requirements:

• You (Referred Person): Receive USD 100 cashback reward
• Chinese Seller (Referrer): Receive CNY 1,000 cashback reward

FAQ

1. What is the program period?

The promotion runs from 1 June 2026 to 31 December 2026. You'll need to register for a WorldFirst account within this timeframe and complete the required transactions before 1 January 2027.

2. When will my referrer and I receive our rewards?

After completing any qualifying transaction, the cashback rewards will be issued on the 15th of the following month:

• Your reward will be credited to your WorldFirst account balance
• Your Chinese sellers (the Referrer)'s reward will be credited to their personal Alipay account

Example: If you pay your WorldTrade order and register for a WorldFirst account on 16 July 2026, and receive USD 200 from Amazon on 20 August 2026, both you and your referrer will receive rewards on 15 September 2026.

3. Where can I check my rewards?

You’ll find your rewards in the Rewards Centre under ‘Rewards – WorldFirst rewards’ when you log in