Find out what you need to do to make a fee payment by bank transfer or online payment platform using the Convera GlobalPay for Students website. Pay by bank transfer or online payment using Convera Globalpay What is Convera GlobalPay for Students? Convera Globalpay for Students allows you to pay your tuition fees in a currency of your choice by bank transfer. We proudly partner with Convera to offer you a simple, secure, and smart way to pay your fees online. Convera's platform is trusted by 800+ institutions worldwide to enable payments in 140+ currencies across 200+ countries and territories. Why choose Convera: Students, parents, and sponsors can use this platform to pay tuition fees and more Avoid costly transaction charges from your bank Pay online via popular options including bank transfer, credit, or debit card or eWallet Compare payment options instantly and Convera holds the exchange rate for 72 hours If you find a cheaper quote from your bank, Convera will match it with their Price Promise Guarantee Track your payment status by SMS and email Multilingual platform available in 10 languages Assistance and self serve access to FAQ's via dedicated Student Support page A platform built with security in mind so that your money is protected • Ability to initiate refunds easily should circumstances change Pay your fees via a global partner which has been helping students achieve their education dreams for over a decade The University must adhere to banking regulations in relation to transactions with countries subject to financial sanctions. Please note that payments originating from the following areas cannot be accepted by the University nor made through Convera's GlobalPay North Korea Iran Cuba Venezuela Crimea Region (Ukraine, Russia) Syria Belarus Afghanistan Specially Designated Nationals (SDN's) Read more about the rates on the website Accepted types of online payments Image Beware of using other providers The methods of payment we offer are very safe and allow us to track your payments, which is why we recommend them. You should not use a third party agent or ask someone you do not know to make a payment to the University. These methods may appear cheaper, but they may not be safe or may involve hidden costs. Advice on how to avoid financial scams and fraud How to make a payment Use the link provided and this will take you directly to the Convera website Select the country you are paying from Enter the amount to pay in British pound sterling (GBP) Select ‘get a quote’ button Select ‘show more options’ to see more options. If your local currency is not available, then you can select British pound sterling (GBP) Select one of the currency options and enter the payer’s details Pay by bank transfer or online payment using Convera Globalpay If you choose to pay by bank transfer If you select to pay by bank transfer, then follow the instructions provided to make the payment through your bank (online, on the phone or in person at your bank). If you select an online payment option If you select to pay by an online payment option, you will be re-directed to complete your payment online. Payment reference Your payment reference is a unique number provided on the instruction sheet by our payment provider. The reference will start with EGB29913. Your payment quote will only be valid for 72 hours and so you should make a payment as soon as possible after you receive it. Do you need help? If you have paid a deposit If you have paid a deposit towards your programme, this will be deducted from the total amount of fees you have to pay. Your deposit will not appear on your invoice. If you pay your deposit early in the year, there may be a delay before this shows on your student account in My finance. Log in to MyEd to check My finance If you have other fees to pay You may need to pay other fees for your programme (for example, module fees or dissertation fees). You can find out if you need to pay extra fees for your programme on the University’s degree finder. Undergraduate degree finder Postgraduate degree finder Our fee definitions The amount you owe will appear in My finance after your invoice has been raised. Module fees and individual course fees Any module or individual course fees must be paid as soon as possible and before the start date of your course. You cannot pay these as instalments. Dissertation fees and postgraduate research costs Dissertation fees and postgraduate research costs can be paid as part of your instalment plan. If you have problems paying your fees If you’re having financial problems, we encourage you to book an appointment to speak to our team. We will offer support and provide options available. We hold these appointments on Microsoft Teams. Before your appointment, think about a payment plan that might work for you. We will assess your circumstances and decide on the best plan for you. Book an appointment online to speak to the Finance team Advice if you have financial problems If you think you’re due a refund You might need a refund if you have overpaid your tuition fees. This could happen if you have made a payment in full but not taken away your deposit from the fees total. To get a refund, you should contact the Finance Helpline with the subject line: ‘Request a refund for tuition fees’. Contact the Finance Helpline If you paid by bank transfer or online payment option If you are due a refund and paid by bank transfer, then the money will be returned to you through the same method of payment. If the payment card has expired, then you will receive a refund by bank transfer. We can only refund money to the original payer. You can find out more by reading our credit balance refund policy. Credit balance refund policy This article was published on 2024-07-01
