Activate World Account for Free Instant Transfers and Cashback Rewards

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 payee (who's an exisiting client of WorldFirst) 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 payee (Referrer) can receive cashback rewards.

Promotion Details

Program Period: August 14, 2026 - December 31, 2026

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

How to Earn Rewards: Complete any one of the following qualifying transactions within 90 days after registration, and both you and your payee (the Referrer) will receive cashback rewards:

• Use World Card* to make successful transactions totalling at least US$1,000**
• Send at least US$1,000 to suppliers and service providers' bank accounts, or to sellers on 1688.​com using the 'World Pay' function.

*The availability of the World Card varies by regions.

**Equivalent amounts in other currencies are accepted.

Rewards

Upon completing any of the above transaction requirements:

• You (Referred Person): Receive USD 100 cashback reward
• The payee (Referrer): Receive CNH 1,000 cashback reward

FAQ

1. What is the program period?

The promotion runs from 14 August 2026 to 31 December 2026. You'll need to register for a WorldFirst account within this timeframe and complete the required transactions within 90 days after registration.

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

After completing any qualifying transaction, the cashback rewards will be issued on th​e last working day of the following month:

• Your reward will be credited to your WorldFirst account balance
• Your payee (the Referrer)'s reward will be credited to their WorldFirst account

Example: If you pay your WorldTrade order and register for a WorldFirst account on 16 August 2026, and pay US$1,000 with World Card on 28 August 2026, both you and your referrer will receive rewards on 30 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

4. Who is eligible for the referral program?

Clients coming from all the supported countries and regions of WorldFirst and registering WorldFirst business accounts (not personal accounts) are eligible to participate.