Students are reminded that University regulations dictate that fees are payable on demand and they should therefore settle any outstanding balance on their account immediately. Please note that the onus is on you to pay the account on time.
If you are paying from outside the UK payment instructions are available here or by scrolling down on this page

Paying from within the UK

 If you are paying from within the UK we only accept payment via the 2 methods below:

1. Card or PayPal

Card or PayPal payments can be made online at the Student payment website
We only accept the following card schemes through the Universities payment portal:
All MasterCard, VISA, AMEX, JCB and Maestro.

2. WU® GlobalPay

WU® GlobalPay allows UK based customers to pay either through Pay by Bank Payments via the KLARNA open banking payment solution or using traditional bank transfer.
Pay by Bank Payments via Klarna allow you to pay easily and securely from your bank account without the hassle of having to enter any bank details.
A guide for paying by Klarna can be found here

Make Payment using GlobalPay for Students
WU GlobalPay
If you have any further queries about WU® GlobalPay for Students please contact them directly by emailing GPStudents@westernunion.com or calling (+44) 01733871871
 

Queries

If you need any further advice on paying fees please see our Student Payment FAQ’S page for answers.
 

Paying from outside the UK

For international payments we only accept payment via the 3 methods below:

1. WU® GlobalPay for Students

International Student Fees can be paid using our international payments platform: WU® GlobalPay for Students.
This service allows you to pay in using a wide range of payment options as listed below and more without worrying about incurring bank fees, or funds arriving shortly at the University.

How to use Western Union video guide

A guide for paying by bank transfer can be found here.

Benefits for you:

• Pay fees in your local currency
• Avoid fees and international foreign exchange charges from your bank
• Competitive exchange rates
• Easy to use on smartphones and other mobile devices
• Pay online or by bank transfer
• Track your payment status by text and email
• Get price and payment options up front with a price comparison tool
• Rest assured knowing your payments are received in full by the University
• Multi-lingual platform –English, Spanish, French, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Arabic, Japanese and Portuguese

Make Payment using GlobalPay for students
WU GlobalPay
If you have any further queries about WU® GlobalPay for Students please contact them directly by emailing GPStudents@westernunion.com or calling (+44) 01733871871

2. TransferMate

TransferMate allows you to pay in your local currency, giving you the choice to pay via your home bank account, credit/debit card or by using a wide range of local online payment options such as Alipay without worrying about incurring bank fees, or funds arriving shortly at the University.
TransferMate Video guide
TransferMate user guide

Benefits for you:

• Pay in your local currency and to a local bank account
• No international banking chargers from your bank
• Competitive exchange rates
• Pay online or by bank transfer
• 24-hour customer service support through TransferMate’s Multi-lingual support team
• 24-hour online payment tracking, SMS alert and email notifications
• Rest assured knowing your payments are received in full by the University

Make Payment using TransferMate
TransferMate
If you have any further queries about TransferMate please contact them directly by emailing edu@transfermate.com

3. Card payment & PayPal

Card or PayPal payments can be made online at the Student payment website
We only accept the following card schemes through the Universities payment portal:
All MasterCard & VISA, AMEX, JCB and Maestro cards are accepted.
 
PLEASE NOTE
The University’s bankers, in common with other UK banks, are subject to a series of regulations surrounding payments that originate, directly or indirectly, from a number of countries that are subject to economic sanctions. These countries are:
Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Myanmar (Burma), North or South Sudan, and Syria.
Students must not make payments to the University of Reading or Henley Business School originating from these countries without the University’s prior approval.
You must ensure that any payments from sponsors to the University are only for amounts due to the University. Any monies due to you from the sponsor must be made directly to you.
Should you be in any doubt about whether a payment falls into this category, or wish to discuss this further, please contact receipts@reading.ac.uk for further information.

Queries

If you need any further advice on paying fees please see our Student Payment FAQ’S page for answers.