Unisa Bank Account Number
Unisa Bank Account Number
A Unisa bank account number is a unique identification provided to each University of South Africa student. This number is associated with the student’s financial account and is used to handle payments, receive refunds, and track financial transactions related to the student’s academic experience.
When a student applies to study at Unisa and is approved, the institution assigns that student a bank account number. This number is distinct from the student’s student identification number, which is used for academic and administrative purposes. The bank account number, on the other hand, is only used for financial transactions related to the student’s relationship with the institution.
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Unisa Bank Account Numbers And Payment Details
Unisa relies largely on electronic transactions as a distance learning university. When students need to pay tuition, registration fees, or other fees associated with their studies, they utilise their bank account information to make payments using different electronic payment option. below are the bank account numbers of Unisa:
For South African students using First National Bank
Bank name: First National Bank (FNB)
Account name: Unisa Students 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]
South African students NOT using FNB for their EFT should use the following account number details
Bank name: First National Bank (FNB)
Account name: Unisa Student Fees Account
Account number: 627 9963 0382
Account type: Cheque
Branch code: 210554
Reference (study fees): Student number, space, 5400374721 (study fee allocation number)
[your 8-digit student number]
Reference (SBL fees): Student number, space, 3000774039 (SBL student fee allocation number)
[your 8-digit student number]
Payments by employers / bulk payments, sponsors, bursaries, donors & international student
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 kindly complete the payment advice form.
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Unisa Payment Methods
Unisa provides variety of payment methods. The following are the payment methods available in Unisa:
Debit cards; Payments using debit card will be accepted if payment is made at any Unisa Regional office.
Credit cards; Credit cards are limited to Visa and Mastercard only. Payment made with credit cards will be accepted if payment is made at Unisa in Sunnyside/Florida or any of the regional office.
Bank deposit; Cash as well as direct bank deposits can be made at any First National Bank branch in South Africa. Use the student number you receive from Unisa and the application fee reference number, that is STUDENT NUMBER: 5370810030.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT); Unisa banks with the First National Bank, and ensure that you complete the reference field correctly.
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UNISA Contact

Please contact Unisa at the following address:
- Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria
- Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning centre):
- Cnr Justice Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria
- Tel: 0800 005 311
- Email: unisa@whistleblowing.co.za
The Unisa bank account number is an essential component of the university’s financial system, allowing for easy fee payments, refunds, and precise financial transaction tracking. Visit the official website of UNISA for more information.
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