WorldFirst Fees Explained: Account Opening, Receiving & Sending Payments, Additional Services

When it comes to managing money across marketplaces, fees can sneak up fast — but not if you know what to expect.

In my latest YouTube conversation with head of business development WorldFirst, mister Shawn Ma, we broke down every cost you might run into: receiving payouts, sending money to suppliers, withdrawing to your bank, and using the World Card.

No fluff, no surprises — just the real numbers you need to plan better and save smarter.

I’ve shared the full conversation below so you can see exactly how it works.

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Is Opening a WorldFirst Account and Transferring Between Accounts Free

Vova: Hey Shawn, let’s talk about WorldFirst fees.

Is signing up for a WorldFirst bank account really free?

There are no fees for transfers between WorldFirst accounts, right?

So, if we send, say, $5,000 from one WorldFirst account to another, the supplier gets the full $5,000 — no deductions or any sort of charges?

Shawn: Exactly! There are absolutely no receiving fees or transaction charges on either side, as long as both sides have active WorldFirst accounts.

It's totally seamless and straightforward, just like handing someone cash — except it’s digital and way more secure.

Vova: Awesome.

Do You Pay Anything to Receive Marketplace Payouts

Vova: Now, what about when we’re receiving money from a marketplace like Amazon?

Let’s say, Amazon sends us $10,000 after a big sales month — like a holiday season boom.

Are there any fees when that money lands into our WorldFirst account?

Shawn: Simple answer — no, there’s no fee at all.

We don’t charge any processing or transaction fees when you withdraw your earnings from a marketplace.

Actually, WorldFirst is directly connected to over 130 different marketplaces around the globe!

We’re officially recognized as a qualified service provider on the SPN Network.

That means we’ve built direct, secure connections to their payment systems, almost like building special bridges for your money to cross safely.

When you get paid, every cent goes straight into your WorldFirst balance — no hidden deductions or surprises waiting for you.

Vova: That’s great to hear! 

What Fees Apply When You Withdraw Funds to Your Bank?

Vova: Now, shifting gears a little — what about withdrawing money from WorldFirst to a regular bank account?

Let’s say I want to reward myself after a good sales month with a little vacation.

I plan to transfer my funds from WorldFirst to my personal bank account in Europe.

Then I can use that account while traveling — booking hotels, buying flights, maybe even grabbing some souvenirs along the way.

Can I do that easily?

And, more importantly, are there any fees involved when transferring money out to, say, a European or American bank?

Shawn: Absolutely — you can transfer your funds to your personal or business bank account, no problem at all.

But it does depend a little bit on two things: the currency you’re withdrawing and whether the transaction is domestic or cross-border.

There might be some transaction fees attached.

However, the good news is, we believe in keeping things super transparent.

You can always check the current fee table by logging into your WorldFirst account.

It’s right there on your dashboard, easy to access anytime.

Plus, we update it regularly, so you’re always working with the latest information — no guesswork needed.

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Vova: So, just to clarify — there are fees when we withdraw money, but it really depends more on the location of the bank we're sending the money to, right?

Not the marketplace itself?

Shawn: Yeah, that's exactly right.

To be clear, we only apply a withdrawal fee when you move funds from your WorldFirst balance into your external bank account.

There's absolutely no fee when you receive money from a marketplace into your WorldFirst balance — that part stays free.

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Is There a Cost to Open or Maintain Your WorldFirst Account

Vova: By the way, maybe I should’ve asked this earlier — but is opening a WorldFirst account free?

Do we have to pay anything upfront to get started?

Shawn:

Good question! And the answer is no, you don’t have to pay a penny to open an account.

We’re very inclusive — that’s actually a big part of why we’ve earned the trust of over a million users worldwide.

We don't charge monthly fees, subscription fees, or any kind of annual membership charges.

Signing up and maintaining your account is completely free.

What Are the Charges for the World Card and Escrow Service

Vova: That's really reassuring, especially for small businesses or new sellers.

Now, thinking as a seller myself — we get paid from marketplaces, maybe we pay suppliers using WorldFirst, and we sometimes withdraw to our own banks.

Are there any other hidden fees along this chain that we should know about?

Anything you haven't mentioned yet that could pop up unexpectedly?

Shawn: On a high level, it’s pretty simple: we only charge transaction fees on third-party transfers.

Meaning, fees apply when you either withdraw funds into your personal bank account or when you pay a third-party bank account.

That’s really it.

Everything else — receiving payments from marketplaces and transferring between WorldFirst accounts — is completely free of charge.

Beyond those basics, we also offer some extra financial tools to make managing your money even easier.

For instance, there’s the World Card, which is our corporate card packed with a best-in-class cashback scheme.

It helps users stay financially fit by trimming everyday business costs.

Then there’s WorldTrade Escrow, which is our digital escrow service.

Think of it like a trusted middleman: it holds your funds securely until your supplier fully delivers the goods.

It’s especially useful when you’re dealing with large orders, working with a brand-new supplier, or entering unfamiliar markets.

It adds an extra layer of peace of mind.

Vova: So basically, you’re saying there are two extra products — the World Card and the World Trade escrow service, right?

Shawn: Exactly. And just to wrap up our conversation on fees: we don’t charge anything for the World Card — you actually earn cashback instead.

As for the World Trade escrow service, yes, there is a small management fee, but it depends on the size of the transaction and is calculated on a percentage basis.

It's all designed to be fair and transparent.

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Conclusion

So here’s the bottom line.

No sign-up fee. No monthly fee.

You pay only an exchange margin, a small charge to withdraw to your bank, and a clear fee to send funds to suppliers.

The World Card has its own upfront fee.

Everything else costs zero.

You keep more profit and face no hidden charges.

That makes it simple to move money across borders with peace of mind.