Ant International’s WorldFirst launches Enterprise Solution to Power Enterprises Global Growth

WorldFirst, Ant International’s global account service provider, has launched an API-integrated and AI-driven solution tailored to global enterprises It leverages WorldFirst's unified global account, full-range financial services, and AI capabilities such as smarter treasury management to help streamline global funds distribution, unlock new revenue streams, and strengthen customer relationships.

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McKinsey research predicts that within six years, digital platforms will facilitate over 30%—about $60 trillion—of global economic activity. Yet as enterprises operate digitally and expand globally, they face critical financial obstacles: inefficient payments, high costs, compliance complexity, and fragmented customer experience—all creating friction that hinders growth.

Built with security and efficiency at its core, the WorldFirst Enterprise Solution delivers a comprehensive suite of financial services accessible via an integrated API solution. It is designed to help global enterprises across e-commerce, the gig economy, SaaS, OTAs and other digital platforms to automate critical financial functions directly within their existing systems. The solution reflects WorldFirst’s strategy to combine global expertise with innovation to deliver future-ready financial rails.

Key features of the solution include:

• Broader global connectivity: Tap into 200+ markets through WorldFirst's multi-currency World Account, with compliance backed by 60+ global licenses.
• Stronger global spend solution: Launch and manage card issuing via World Card, plus mass payouts in 100+ currencies to bank accounts and wallets worldwide.
• Smarter treasury management: Maximise revenue by Leveraging Ant International's Falcon AI forecast model, with >90% accuracy on liquidity and FX forecasting.
• Faster global money movement: Powering 95% same-day global transfers & real-time settlement in 25 currencies through WorldFirst’s leading bank partnerships.
• Simpler API+AI-native integration: Boost efficiency with a developer-centric AI toolkit for risk management, compliance, and 24/7 global support.

To overcome critical financial obstacles for its vast network of third-party sellers, a leading global e-commerce platform is leveraging WorldFirst’s Enterprise Solution for a comprehensive financial solution tailored to its ecosystem. This included a multi-currency wallet with automated eKYC/eKYB and global treasury management capabilities for collection, payment, and foreign exchange services.

Through seamless API integrations, the platform significantly improved the seller experience—cutting seller onboarding to under a day, strengthening compliance, and boosting global scalability with WorldFirst's extensive global coverage.

"Efficient payment and account services are no longer optional—they are fundamental to how platforms operate and compete globally," said Clara SHI, CEO of WorldFirst and Vice President of Ant International. "At WorldFirst, we built our API-integrated enterprise solution precisely to meet this critical need. It delivers a responsive and streamlined treasury experience, enabling digital platforms to lead in today’s fast-paced market. We remain dedicated to deepening the integration of fintech and global commerce, empowering businesses to seamlessly connect with the world."

About WorldFirst

WorldFirst offers cross-border payments and treasury services through its global business account. WorldFirst simplifies key financial operations, including international payments, collections, currency conversions, and treasury management, all via one unified account. Leveraging the technological strengths of its parent company, Ant International, WorldFirst delivers industry-leading transaction security and reliability. WorldFirst has supported over 1.5 million customers, enabling payments in 100+ currencies across more than 210 countries and regions. Learn more about WorldFirst at https://www.worldfirst.com.

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