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 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 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]

To ensure that payments are automatically credited to your student account, please use the correct reference.

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 offers a 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 Master card 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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