Can I Send Money To My Own WorldFirst Account From My Bank (Top Up)? Who Can I Pay Via WorldFirst?

Sending money abroad shouldn’t be a headache — and with WorldFirst, it really isn’t.

In my latest video, I sat down with Shawn Ma to talk about how you can easily top up your WorldFirst account from your own business bank.

Whether you’re using SWIFT, SEPA, or other quick methods, the process is simple.

We also dug into how to move funds, pay suppliers faster, and use instant ledger-to-ledger transfers to keep your e-commerce business running smooth.

In this article, I’m sharing the full conversation so you can see just how simple and powerful these options are.

So, if you’ve been looking for a smoother way to manage your payments, this might be exactly what you need.

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How to Top Up Your WorldFirst Account from Your Bank

Vova: Hey Shawn! I've got a quick question — can we actually send money to ourselves through WorldFirst?

Let's say I have a business account already set up.

Maybe I own a company and I need to send some funds over to my WorldFirst account.

The idea is that I'd use WorldFirst to pay my supplier — either a supplier based here in my own country or, let’s say, one in China.

Now, maybe my supplier in China says, "Hey Vova, I’d prefer to get paid through WorldFirst because it’s easier and more convenient for me."

The problem is, my regular business bank in my country doesn’t allow me to send money directly to another country for some reason.

So then, can I actually send money from my own bank account into my WorldFirst account?

Would that be through something like a SWIFT transaction?

Or maybe you mentioned something else earlier, like SEPA if it’s in Europe. Is that possible?

Shawn: That's a really good question, Vova — let me take a moment to explain it a bit more fully.

So first off, when you’re trying to complete the kind of transaction you just described, there are actually a few small steps involved.

The first step is what we call a top-up.

In fact, internally at WorldFirst, that’s the technical term we use: a same-name top-up.

What that means is that you can send money from a bank account that’s either under your name or under your business’s name — and deposit it straight into your WorldFirst account.

Step-by-Step Guide to Funding Your WorldFirst Balance

Shawn: Here’s how it works: once you have your WorldFirst account activated, you'll get access to important banking details like your IBAN code and SWIFT code.

Using those, you can initiate a bank transfer.

This part of the journey — where you fund your own WorldFirst account — is what we call "topping up."

Once you send the money, you’ll notice your WorldFirst balance increase by the amount you transferred.

The lead time — basically, how long it takes for the money to appear — depends on your own banking system and the country you're sending from.

How to Easily Pay Suppliers Using WorldFirst

Shawn: Now, once your WorldFirst balance is funded, you can fully control how you send that money out to third parties, like your suppliers.

You have multiple options available.

One major method is by sending money through SWIFT, and yes, all of this can be done fully online without needing to visit any branch or handle paperwork manually.

When it comes to paying suppliers, especially if you're sourcing from regions like the Far East — China, Southeast Asia, and similar markets — WorldFirst actually offers a pretty strong advantage.

Here's why: Many times, when you speak to a supplier over there, you might discover they already have a WorldFirst account themselves.

It’s pretty common, actually!

Many exporters, manufacturers, and distributors have existing WorldFirst accounts.

When that happens, we can do something we call a ledger-to-ledger transfer.

That’s just a fancy way of saying you're moving money internally, within the WorldFirst system, from your account directly into your supplier’s WorldFirst account.

And here’s the kicker — depending on the currency pairing, that transfer could be totally free of charge.

On top of that, it’s usually instant, meaning the funds appear in your supplier’s account almost right away.

This instant, cost-free transfer helps cut down the time your supplier needs to receive their money, which in turn speeds up things like cargo loading, preparing shipments, and getting products into warehouses.

Ultimately, it helps you accelerate your entire supply chain — which, as any e-commerce business owner knows, is a huge win!

Vova: Awesome, man! So that means we can top up our WorldFirst account directly, right?

Let’s say I'm an e-commerce business owner — actually, I am an Amazon seller.

In that case, I can top up my WorldFirst account because I want to send money to my suppliers, for example.

Plus, if I understand correctly, I can also connect my Amazon marketplace to the account.

That way, I can start getting paid by Amazon directly into WorldFirst, too.

That sounds pretty convenient!

And then, when it’s time to pay my supplier in China, I can just send the money to their WorldFirst account.

With this kind of account-to-account transaction, the funds would land instantly in their account, right?

Which is pretty nice because that means we could start doing business and begin production straight away — no long waiting periods!

Shawn: Exactly! And there's even more to it — topping up and paying through WorldFirst doesn't just make the process fast; it also gives you real peace of mind.

From both your side and the supplier’s side, these transactions are super transparent and highly trackable.

You can monitor everything easily through your WorldFirst portal.

That makes it much easier to build trust, especially if you’re working with a new supplier for the first time.

Why Suppliers With a WorldFirst Account Are More Trustworthy

Shawn: Having a WorldFirst account as a manufacturer or exporter in Asia — like in China — also acts almost like an endorsement.

It’s a positive sign of their credibility.

Why?

Because of the way WorldFirst operates.

We have very high standards when it comes to verifying and approving suppliers.

Our verification process is thorough.

We make sure suppliers are legitimate businesses by checking their documents, business history, and overall reputation.

So when a supplier tells you they have a WorldFirst account, it can give you another layer of assurance that you're dealing with a reliable, vetted partner.

Vova: Yeah, that's really true, man.

As a seller, when we’re out there searching for suppliers, finding legit partners is one of the top priorities — it just makes sense.

And honestly, speaking from a seller’s perspective, whenever you’re evaluating a new supplier — whether it’s through Alibaba, other platforms, or even direct websites — there's always that little voice in the back of your mind asking, "Are these guys really legit?"

You end up double-checking everything — looking through their website, seeing what payment options they offer, and digging into their background.

So knowing that WorldFirst has already vetted these suppliers carefully helps a lot.

It gives you extra peace of mind because if a supplier is connected to WorldFirst, it suggests they’ve already gone through a serious verification process.

It’s not just a casual check — it's real documentation, business proof, and overall validation.

That’s pretty reassuring!

Shawn: Exactly!

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Shawn: Let me add even a bit more.

WorldFirst doesn’t just stop at offering payments and verifications — we’ve actually built a global merchant community of over one million businesses across the world.

Within this community, we’re constantly helping sellers and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) discover new business opportunities.

It’s not just about moving money — it’s about creating an interconnected supply chain that stretches both downstream and upstream.

Within this huge network, you can make transactions securely, confidently, and often even connect with new potential suppliers, partners, or customers.

This high level of security and network access really empowers sellers to grow their businesses faster — without always having to start from scratch every time.

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Conclusion

So, to sum it all up, using WorldFirst makes it pretty straightforward for e-commerce sellers like us.

You can easily top up your account from your own bank, get paid directly by platforms like Amazon, and send money to your suppliers in a safe and quick way.

If your supplier also has a WorldFirst account, the money moves even faster, often instantly, without extra fees.

Plus, knowing that suppliers go through real checks before joining WorldFirst gives you a lot more confidence when starting new business relationships.

On top of that, being part of a huge community of businesses opens up more chances to grow and connect with others.

All in all, it’s a simple and reliable way to handle your payments and build trust with suppliers around the globe.