Which bank does Unisa use?

UNISA utilizes both First National Bank (FNB) and ABSA Bank for its banking needs. Students and others making payments to UNISA can do so through these banks by using the specified UNISA banking details provided for various payment types, including study fees, application fees, library fees, and more. It’s important to use the correct reference number format when making payments to ensure they are correctly allocated to the student’s account. For electronic funds transfers (EFT), cash deposits, and other types of payments within South Africa, specific account details for FNB and ABSA are provided, including account numbers, account types, and branch codes. Additionally, for international students and payments such as bulk payments by employers, sponsors, bursaries, and donors, UNISA provides detailed instructions and account information to facilitate these transactions.

For making payments to UNISA, here are the detailed banking details for both First National Bank (FNB) and ABSA Bank:

For FNB:

• Bank Name: First National Bank (FNB)
• Account Name: Unisa Student Deposits
• Account Number for EFT and Cash Deposits: 627 9963 0382
• Account Type: Cheque
• Branch Code: 210554
• Swift Code (for international payments): FIRNZAJJ
• References:
  • Study Fees: Your 8-digit student number, space, 5400374721
  • SBL Fees: Your 8-digit student number, space, 3000774039
  • Application Fees: Your 8-digit student number, space, 5370810030

For ABSA:

• Bank Name: ABSA
• Account Name: Unisa Student Deposit
• Account Number: 4097930634
• Account Type: Cheque
• References:
  • Study Fees: Your 8-digit student number, space, 5400374721
  • SBL Fees: Your 8-digit student number, space, 3000774039
  • Application Fees: Your 8-digit student number, space, 5370810030

Payments by Employers/Bulk Payments, Sponsors, Bursaries, Donors & Swift Payments (FNB):

• 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

It’s crucial to use the correct referencing when making payments to ensure they are automatically allocated to your student account. For any payment-related inquiries, or to submit proof of payment (especially if a company or employer is covering your tuition fees), you should email susdepid@unisa.ac.za. Payments will be allocated within two (2) to ten (10) working days upon receipt of the required information, provided that all the details on the payment slip or transfer are correct and complete.