Unisa Bank Account Number

Unisa Bank Account Number

Unisa Banking Details:

A Unisa bank account number is a unique identification assigned to each University of South Africa student. This number is linked 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 accepted, the institution assigns a bank account number to that student. This number is different from the student’s student identification number, which is used for academic and administrative purposes. However, the bank account number, on the other hand, is only utilised for financial transactions related to the student’s relationship with the institution.

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Unisa Bank Account Numbers And Payment Details

• Unisa largely relies on electronic transactions as a distance learning university. When students need to pay tuition, registration fees, or other fees associated with their studies, they utilize their bank account information to make payments using the different electronic payment options. Below are the bank account numbers of Unisa:

For South African students using First National Bank unisa banking details

• 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.

Unisa Payment Methods

Unisa offers a variety of payment methods. The following are the payment methods available in Unisa:

Debit cards:

• Payments using debit cards will be accepted if payment is made at any Unisa Regional office.

Credit cards:

• Credit cards are limited to Visa and Master cards only. Payment made with credit cards will be accepted if payment is made at Unisa in Sunnyside/Florida or any of the regional offices.

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, which is  STUDENT NUMBER: 5370810030.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT):

• Unisa banks with the First National Bank, and ensure that you complete the reference field correctly.

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

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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