Payment Method and Policy

Making a payment

An online payment management system (TransferMate) is available at Bangor University to facilitate payment of various fees including deposits, tuition fees, English language course fees and accommodation fees in your local currency at your local bank. Group payment by our official providers or agents is also possible.

Please refer to the details here about how to make a payment using Transfermate.

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Bank Transfer to university bank account

Students can pay fees through a bank transfer using the details below. Please note that banks will usually make a charge for this service. The charge will be deducted from the amount credited into Bangor University's bank account.

Bank name: Santander UK Plc
Bank address: Bootle Centre, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside. L30 4GB
Account number: 10364019
Account name: Bangor University
Account sort code: 090222
SWIFT address: ABBYGB2L
IBAN address: GB46ABBY09022210364019

Please quote your full name and student number when telephoning or when making the transfer and please email remittance@bangor.ac.uk (to advise the transfer amount, date and student number.) You should explain that the money is being paid as an admissions tuition fee deposit.

 

Credit Card Payment

You can make card payments over the phone direct with our finance office Monday - Friday, between 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm.

Please call our Finance Office on: +44 (0) 1248 382049 / +44 (0) 1248 383801.

Payments by credit card or international debit card are accepted.

When to pay & Instalment options

All International Students who have been accepted to study at Bangor University and who require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Letter will be required to pay a deposit as specified in their offer letter of Admission.

The deposit will be offset against the students' first-year tuition fee. Please see the section below for further details on the payment of tuition fees.

Deposit payment is not compulsory for Government-sponsored students and Bangor University.

Deposit payment deadline

The deadline dates to pay your deposits for the next intakes are:

September 2024 Intake:

  • Undergraduate Courses: 6 September 2024 - if you pay your deposit by 2 August 2024 an early payment discount of £500 will be applied to your application.
  • Postgraduate Taught Courses: 6 September 2024

 

January 2024/25 Intake

 

  • Postgraduate Taught Courses: TBC

We do strongly recommend you make the deposit payment as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary delays which could result in the below:

  1. The degree program you have applied for, could reach maximum capacity resulting in you not being able to join your preferred program
  2. Not leaving enough time to get your CAS letter, which is needed to apply for a Student Visa to study in the UK.
Option 1: Pay the tuition fee in full

See 3 ways of paying by clicking on the 'Making a Payment' tab at the top of this page.

Option 2: Pay the tuition fee in three instalments

September Intake (taught courses only)
1. The first instalment of 50% of the tuition fee should be paid in the beginning, or on or before the last date permitted for registration.
2. The second instalment of 25% of the tuition fee should be paid on or before the end of January.
3. The third instalment of the remaining 25% tuition fee should be paid on or before the end of April.

January Intake (taught courses only)
1. The first instalment of 50% of the tuition fee should be paid in the beginning, or on or before the last date permitted for registration.
2. The second instalment of 25% of the tuition fee should be paid on or before the end of April.
3. The third instalment of the remaining 25% tuition fee should be paid on or before the end of July.

Please note:
1. A £30 charge will be levied for any missed payments.
2. Late payment interest charges may also apply if you miss payment deadlines.
3. Any students defaulting on payments will be reported to the Immigration team.
4. Students, who upon graduation, have outstanding debts will not be permitted to graduate.

Half of the tuition fee payment MUST be made prior to or at registration*

See 3 ways of paying by clicking on the 'Making a Payment' tab at the top of this page.

Payment of English Language Course Fees for PhD Applicants

PhD Applicants who also applied for our Pre-sessional English Language Courses from ELCOS will be required to pay a minimum of £2,000 deposit before a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Letter can be issued. The remaining balance (if any) must be paid in full during the registration at ELCOS at the beginning of the course. Payment by two instalments is also available for 30 and 42 weeks courses beginning in September/October only (administration charge applicable)

The University reserves the right to charge a 1% monthly interest on any late payment after the last registration date. Late payment interest charge may apply to instalments too.  

Refund Policy

  • The deposit is refundable, subject to conditions.
  • Refunds will not be made if a candidate after receiving a CAS decides later to withdraw.
  • A refund will be granted if the application for visa has been refused and a copy of the Entry Clearance Officer's report is supplied. However, the Refunds will not be granted if the visa is refused for any of the reasons listed below:
    • having presented fraudulent documentation
    • information withheld by the applicant about his/her previous visa applications/history
  • Refunds will not be made if a candidate's application for visa has been granted and he/she later decides to withdraw.

International students who wish to withdraw after registering at Bangor University must contact the Student Services' Student Support Team in writing before the withdrawal deadline in order to qualify for a refund. For further information please click here and read page 12 of the document.

If you feel you are eligible to apply for a refund of the deposit fee please complete this form and return to refunds@bangor.ac.uk

Please note:

  • Any tuition fee refund must be credited to the same Bank Account / Credit Card from which the payment was made by either the student or other 3rd Parties on their behalf.
  • We will retain a £200 admin fee for all deposit refund requests.

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