UNISA Bank Account Number & Payment Method

UNISA Bank Account Number & Payment Method

The University of South Africa (UNISA) Payment Method and Banking details for the 2025-2026 academic year. UNISA (University of South Africa) provides specific bank account details for students to make payments for their studies. The account number and payment methods can vary based on the type of payment and the student’s location.

The University of South Africa uses First National Bank (FNB) and ABSA Bank account numbers and to make payments. Cash and direct bank deposits for fees, such as study fees, examination fees (supplementary, sick, or special exam fees), exemption fees, and library charges, can be made at any First National Bank (FNB) or ABSA Bank in South Africa if you already have a student number.

READ: UNISA Payment Methods and Banking Details

UNISA Bank Account/Deposit

Cash and direct bank deposits can be made at any First National Bank (FNB) in South Africa

if you already have a student number
in respect of fees, for example, study fees, examination fees (supplementary, sick, or special exam fees), exemption fees, and library charges
provided that the deposit slip is correctly filled in as follows:
- Deposit reference: first eight (8) blocks are for the student number (If the student number consists of only 7 digits, then a “0” must be filled in as the first digit of the student number) leave one block open, then fill in the code number 5400374721 for study fees, 3000774039 for SBL student fees, 5400374225 for library fees or 5352X74608 for Matriculation Exemption fees
Ensure that the deposit slip is correctly filled in as follows:
- Deposit to: Unisa Student Fees
- Bank account number: Unisa Student Fees
- Deposit reference: The first eight (8) blocks are for the student number (If the student number consists of only 7 digits, then a “0” must be filled in as the first digit of the student number). Leave one block open, then fill in the following codes:
  - 5400374721 for study fees
  - 3000774039 for SBL student fees
  - 5400374225 for library fees
  - 5352X74608 for matriculation exemption fees
  - 5370810030 for the application fee
  - 5400315164 for access cards

Please note:

Should any of the information on the bank deposit slip be incomplete or incorrect, the transaction will not be processed by the bank and/or may cause a delay in the allocation or transfer of funds to your account and as such the university cannot be held liable for delays caused.
Payments will be allocated within two (2) to ten (10) working days to the study fees account, provided that all the information on the deposit slip is correct.
No cheques are accepted.

Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) At Unisa

Please note that Unisa now banks with First National Bank (FNB). Unisa is a pre-approved beneficiary. South African students can make payments to UNISA through First National Bank (FNB) by selecting UNISA from the pre-approved public beneficiaries list. When paying:

Study Fees: Use your 8-digit student number, followed by a space, and the reference number 5400374721.
SBL Fees: Use your 8-digit student number, followed by a space, and the reference number 3000774039.
Application Fees: Use your 8-digit student number, followed by a space, and the reference number 5370810030.

South African students who are not using FNB for their EFT payments should use the following bank details:

Bank Name: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name: Unisa Student Fees Account
Account Number: 627 9963 0382
Account Type: Cheque
Branch Code: 210554

For payment references, use your 8-digit student number followed by a space, and then:

Study Fees: Reference number 5400374721
SBL Fees: Reference number 3000774039
Application Fees: Reference number 5370810030
Please use the correct referencing to ensure that payments are automatically allocated to your student account.

Payments made by employers, sponsors, bursaries, donors, or international students, please use the following bank details:

Bank Name: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name: Unisa Income Account
Account Number: 627 9962 5200
Account Type: Cheque
Branch Code: 250645
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ

For bulk payments, it is important to complete the payment advice form, which can be downloaded from the UNISA website.

Allocation numbers for payments other than study fees:

For payments other than study fees, please use the following allocation numbers along with your student number:

Study Fees: Student number, space, 5400374721
Library Fees: Student number, space, 5400374225
Application Fees: Student number, space, 5370810030
Matriculation Exemption Fees: Student number, space, 5352X74608
Student Card Fees: Student number, space, 5400315164
SBL Tuition: Student number, space, 3000774039

Please note:

Incomplete or incorrect payment information will not be processed, and Unisa will not be held liable for any resultant delay in the allocation or transfer of funds to study fees accounts.
Payments will be allocated within two (2) to ten (10) working days upon receipt of the required information. Proof of payment (remittance or payment advice) and a breakdown of the payment (full names, identity numbers, student numbers, and amount per student) must be sent to susdepid@unisa.ac.za
If a company or employer is paying your tuition fees, please submit proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za
For any payment-related enquiries, please send an e-mail to susdepid@unisa.ac.za

READ: UNISA Admission Requirements 2025-2026

UNISA Contact Details

The Unisa Student Communication Centre is open from 08:00 – 19:00 Monday to Friday, and 08:00 – 14:00 (SAST) on Saturdays.

All application, registration and study-related information is available on the Unisa corporate website in both web and mobile formats.

Unisa website (http://www.unisa.ac.za)

The myUnisa website.

myUnisa (https://my.unisa.ac.za/)
Fax enquiries to 012 429 4150

For more information visit the official website of The University of South Africa (Unisa). I hope the provided information is helpful, share your thoughts below in the comment section.

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