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INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT OPTIONS

Student Financial Solutions offers three different international payment options for students and their parents. 

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTFlywire has partnered with EBIXCASH to develop a solution for students from India to transfer money securely either through a Forex card or directly into a US bank account.  This will allow students and their families to safely send funds to cover living expenses while taking advantage of the competitive foreign exchange rates and outstanding customer service provided by Flywire. More information can be found on the official Flywire/EBIXCASH flyer

FLEXIBILITY

If paying by E-Check is not an option for you at the moment, SFS provides payment flexibility; including three international payment options that can be accessed through TritonPay.

Check out Transact, Flywire, and Convera below! 

For a tutorial, walking you through our available international payment options, please watch our Payment Options video


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We’ve partnered with Transact Campus to offer international students a secure and seamless way to pay for tuition and fees in your currency of choice.

Without leaving the student portal, you can quickly and conveniently make an international payment from over 160 countries, using more than 130 currencies - including Alipay, WeChat, and other popular alternative payment methods.

How to make an International Payment with Transact

  • Students and authorized payers can access this option via the TritonPay payment portal
  • Once logged in, go to "Make a Payment" and select "International Payment".
  • After selecting a country, choose from a bank wire option that works best for you.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your payment within the portal.

Why choose Transact

  • Receive preferential foreign exchange rates with zero international wire fees or bank transfer fees
  • Rate details are presented directly in your account based on the country selected
  • Real-time account updates and fund tracking status notifications
  • Multilingual, dedicated payment and account support 24/7 via phone, chat, email, and web

 

UC San Diego accepts international payments via Flywire. It's a secure and trusted way to pay online from any country and any bank, typically using your home currency and method. 

How to Pay with Flywire

  • Students and authorized payers can access this option via the TritonPay payment portal
  • To make a payment using Flywire, go to "Make a Payment" and select "International Payment".
  • After selecting a country, choose the "Flywire" option. You will then be redirected to Flywire where you can complete your transaction.

Why choose Flywire

  • Pay from accounts in your home country, outside of the US, and Flywire will send funds in USD$ directly to UCSD.
  • Offers payment methods that range from bank transfer, credit cards, e-payments, and more for most countries and territories. You can also use Alipay 支付宝 and UnionPay 中国银联 with favorable foreign exchange rates with final pricing disclosed upfront. 
  • Track the progress of your payment anytime online and receive email and text alerts each step of the way including when it reaches UCSD.
  • Flywire offers multilingual customer support via phone, Live-Chat, WeChat, and email around the clock for questions or assistance with your payment. 

FLYWIRE CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION

 

Flywire customer support is available via email, phone and live chat. For more information please visit their support page.

Flywire is a trusted partner of Bank of America and provides cross-border payment solutions for the bank's higher education clients.



 


UC San Diego proudly partners with Convera (formerly known as Western Union Business Solutions) 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.

How to Pay with Convera

  • Students and authorized payers can access this option via the TritonPay payment portal
  • To make a payment using Convera, go to "Make a Payment" and select "International Payment".
  • After selecting a country, choose the "Convera" option. You will then be redirected to Convera where you can complete your transaction.

Why choose Convera

  • Students, parents, and sponsors can use this platform to pay deposits, 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
  • Access 24/7 live chat on the platform or contact our friendly team: studentsupport@convera.com 
  • 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

 

convera banks: alipay, chinapay, wechat pay, trustly, sofort, poli, visa, mastercard, jcb, union pat, ideal


 

Questions?

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