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Bank transfer

Convera holds bank accounts in different countries which may not match the country of the institution you are paying for. Be assured that if you use the beneficiary and account details in your instructions to transfer funds, your payment will reach Convera.

Please note that a new payment reference number is required for each payment sent to your institution. The reference number allows us to correctly track your payment. Reusing a previous reference number for additional payments may result in processing delays.

Yes. Your payment can still be received even without a reference number, provided it was sent to the correct bank account details listed in the payment instructions emailed to you. If you paid by bank transfer using Convera GlobalPay for Students, please contact our Support Team and provide the following so we can help locate your payment:

International wire transfer:

  • A copy of your SWIFT MT103

Domestic bank transfer:

  • A proof of payment or payment receipt that shows:
    • Sender details
    • Receiver details
    • Currency
    • Payment amount

What is a SWIFT MT103?

It is a confirmation document produced by your bank for international transfers, showing that the payment was sent and who it was sent to.

 

Please be advised that your quote will automatically expire 72 hours after completion if no action is taken. There is no obligation for you to use this service. You may still receive automated emails during this time; however, these can be disregarded.

If you cannot complete your payment by the expiry date listed on your payment instruction, please complete the online process again to generate a new payment instruction.

Your payment instruction includes an ‘Authorization Letter’ which is typically the second page of the payment instruction PDF. Please show your bank this letter which authorizes Convera to accept payments on behalf of your institution.

An intermediary bank acts as a bridge between two different bank accounts held in two different countries. Please review your payment instructions carefully to determine if an intermediary bank is required and provide these details to your bank when making your transfer.

After selecting bank transfer as your payment method, you will be presented with a payment instruction PDF. You will also receive this same payment instruction to the email addresses provided during checkout. Now that you have your payment instruction, you can complete your payment offline using one of the below methods:

  • Online or mobile banking: Log into your bank account and locate the option to make a ‘bank transfer.’ Your bank should then prompt you to provide information on the recipient’s name and bank which are included in your payment instruction. Be sure to include your reference number with your transfer, typically this field is called “message to receiver”, “reference”, “originator to beneficiary information (OBI)”, “remittance information” or similar. If you have any questions, please reach out to your bank.
  • Over the phone: Call your bank directly and let them know you would like to complete a bank transfer. You will have to provide the representative with the information included in your payment instruction.
  • In person: Visit your bank branch and complete a transfer form using the information included in your payment instructions. Your bank representative can help you complete the transfer.

If you need more help and answers to your questions, use the Convera virtual assistant which can be found in the bottom right corner of the screen. If you want to speak to a support representative, please complete our form here.