Banking Details Unisa

Banking Details Unisa

When managing your finances for studying at the University of South Africa, it is important to understand the banking details. These details include the bank name, account number, branch code, account type, and reference information needed for payments like tuition fees and application fees.

Unisa offers several payment methods, and this article explains how to pay, available payment channels, and how to handle refunds. For electronic transfers, make sure you fill in the reference field correctly. Unisa does not accept cash or cheques at their offices, but you can deposit cash into the university’s bank account at any First National Bank (FNB) or ABSA Bank branch.

Whether you are a current student or a new applicant, having the correct banking details makes financial transactions easier. Remember, Unisa does not have cashier services, so all payments must be made through a bank. If payment information is incomplete or incorrect, it won’t be processed, and Unisa won’t be responsible for any delays in your payment.

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List Of Unisa Bank Details

Unisa does not provide cashier services. All payments should be made via a bank. Cash and direct bank deposits can be made at any :

First National Bank (FNB) and
ABSA Bank in South Africa

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 allocations:

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

Unisa Bank Payment Method In Details

Unisa has several ways of making payments using the banking details. Below are the unisa banking details for the academic year 2025:

Unisa web credit/debit card payments:

Unisa web payment link: https://www.unisa.ac.za/feepayment (this is a secure site)
Credit/debit cards are restricted to Visa and Mastercard.

Please note:

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

Bank Deposit:

Please note that Unisa banks with First National Bank (FNB) and ABSA Bank. Unisa is a pre-approved public beneficiary.
Cash and direct bank deposits can be made at any First National Bank (FNB) and
ABSA Bank 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.

Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT):

Students in South Africa using FNB Bank. Unisa is a pre-approved public beneficiary:

Bank name First National Bank (FNB)
Account name Unisa Student Deposits
Account number Select Unisa on the list of pre-approved public beneficiaries

Reference (study fees):

Student number, space, 5400374721 (study fees allocation number)
[your 8-digit student number]

Reference (SBL fees):

Student number, space, 3000774039 (SBL student fee allocation number)
[your 8-digit student number]

Reference (applications):

Student number, space, 5370810030 (study fees allocation number)
[your 8-digit student number]

Payments by employers/bulk payments, sponsors, bursaries, donors & Swift payments: No Individual student EFT’s and Cash deposits:

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

Flywire payment option for international students:

Click here for more information about using Flywire’s global payment network.
Click here to make a payment via Flywire.

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.

READ: Unisa Account Number 2025-2026

Please note:

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

UNISA Contact 

Please contact Unisa at the following address:

Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria
Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning center):
Cnr Justice Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria
Tel: 0800 005 311
Email: unisa@whistleblowing.co.za

To avoid any potential complications, always cross-check the financial information supplied by UNISA and maintain track of payment dates. You may ensure a trouble-free financial experience at UNISA by following this detailed guidance. Visit the official website of UNISA for more information.

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