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World First Review

✓ FCA Regulated

Independent expert review - Updated February 2026

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At a Glance

Pros

  • FCA regulated for your protection
  • Online dealing platform available
  • Phone support for personal service
  • Segregated client accounts

Cons

  • Account registration required

Overview

Did you know: World First UK broke the record for the fastest ever international money transfer, in 6 minutes and 49 seconds. The company has traded over £17 billion worth of currency turnover, making it one of the largest non-bank foreign exchange specialists. With offices in the UK and Australia, the company prides itself on offering better than bank foreign exchange rates, mixed in with expert personal service. Transfers with World First are fast, often same day for most major currency pairings. Expert guidance gives you protection from adverse currency fluctuations. Specialize in private client and corporate foreign exchange transactions.

World First wave transaction fees for amounts above £5,000 (FX charges apply) and are the first currency broker in the market to offer Currency Options. The company is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and won a string of awards, including: Service Business of the Year 2010, the Queens Award for Enterprise 2009. All funds are held in segregated client accounts. World First has a 2A1 credit rating from Dun and Bradstreet, the highest rating for a company of it’s size.

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Online Dealing ✓ Yes
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