UNISA Payment Methods and Banking Details

UNISA Payment Methods and Banking Details

Payment Methods and Banking Details are the information and methods used to make and receive payments at the University of South Africa. Once you have completed and submitted your registration form, you must pay the fees that you calculated. All fees must be paid into the Unisa official bank account with the correct reference number for the university to process your registration before the relevant closing date.

UNISA payment methods include Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), credit/debit card payments online, direct deposits at bank branches, cash payments at designated centres, and online payment systems, with details available on the university’s website or through their finance office.

UNISA’s banking information is important for students making payments for tuition, fees, and other charges. The university’s primary bank is First National Bank (FNB). When making payments, students need to use specific reference numbers for different fees, such as study fees, library fees, or application fees.

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Payment Methods and Banking Details Of Unisa

Unisa provides a variety of different payment methods. these payment methods include:

Debit cards

Debit card payments are accepted if you pay or register in person at any Unisa Regional office.

Credit cards

Credit cards are restricted to Visa and Mastercard. Credit card payments are accepted if you pay or register in person at Unisa in Sunnyside / Florida or one of the regional offices. Please note that these are real-time transactions.

Unisa web credit card payments

Unisa web payment link: http://www.unisa.ac.za/feepayment (this is a secure site)

Please note:

Library fines and accounts can now also be paid via this web payment link: http://www.unisa.ac.za/feepayment
These are real-time transactions.

UNISA Banking Details

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.

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Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT)

Please note that Unisa now banks with First National Bank (FNB). Unisa is a pre-approved beneficiary.

For South African students using First National Bank (FNB):

Bank Name: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name: Unisa Students Deposits
Account Number: Select Unisa from the list of pre-approved public beneficiaries
Reference for Study Fees: Your student number followed by a space, then 5400374721 (study fees allocation number) and your 8-digit student number.
Reference for SBL Fees: Your student number followed by a space, then 3000774039 (SBL student fee allocation number) and your 8-digit student number.

South African students NOT using FNB for their EFT should please use the following income account number details

For South African students not using FNB for their EFT:

Bank Name: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name: Unisa Student Fees Account
Account Number: 627 9963 0382
Account Type: Cheque
Branch Code: 210554
Reference for Study Fees: Your student number followed by a space, then 5400374721 (study fee allocation number) and your 8-digit student number.
Reference for SBL Fees: Your student number followed by a space, then 3000774039 (SBL student fee allocation number) and your 8-digit student number.

Please use the correct referencing to ensure that payments are automatically allocated to your student account.

Payments by employers / bulk payments, sponsors, bursaries, donors & international students

For bank transfers:

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

Please note: For bulk payments kindly complete the payment advice form (Download the payment advice form)

Allocation numbers for payments other than study fees

For referencing fees:

Study Fees: Your student number followed by a space, then 5400374721
Library Fees: Your student number followed by a space, then 5400374225
Application Fees: Your student number followed by a space, then 5370810030
Matriculation Exemption Fees: Your student number followed by a space, then 5352X74608
Student Card Fees: Your student number followed by a space, then 5400315164
SBL Tuition: Your student number followed by a space, then 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 enquiries, please send an e-mail to susdepid@unisa.ac.za

Refunds

Requests have to be made in writing and must be signed by the registered student.
Download the refund form (PDF) or Download the refund form for international students (PDF)
Refunds will be processed within 15 working (business) days from receipt of request.
Credit balances exceeding the total study fees paid by sponsors or bursaries will be refunded to the sponsor or bursary concerned.

Please note:

No refunds for credit balances less than R100.00 will be allowed.
Applications and miscellaneous fees are non-refundable.
Refund requests must be accompanied by the required documentation.

General

The university reserves the right not to render services to students with outstanding balances.
Receipts and statements of accounts will be issued to registered students only. It remains the student’s responsibility to submit the document to the relevant sponsor.

READ: Unisa South Africa Application 2025-2026

Contact Unisa

Student enquiries
0800 00 1870 Contact details for student assistance and service
Ethics Hotline
0800 075 278 unisa@thehotline.co.za
Visit us
Main campus: Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria

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