How to Pay
Swinburne accepts the following payment methods:
- BPAY
- Credit Card payments
- SwinLink
- EFTPOS
- Telegraphic transfers and internet banking
- Overseas Bank Drafts and Australian Bank Cheques
- Cash/Cheque in overseas Standard Chartered Bank
NB: Commencing students must sign their Offer Acceptance Form before making payment.
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International Student Enrolment and Tuition Fee Policy
This document gives a comprehensive run-down of Swinburne's enrolment-, fee- and payment-related policies.
Please Note:
Swinburne no longer accepts cash payments.
A $200 late penalty will be applied if payment is made after the due date.
BPAY
BPAY is only available if you are already enrolled and continuing in your present course. Please refer to your Direct Deposit Form (provided with your tax invoice from your faculty/school) for the Biller Code and your unique Reference Number.
New students or students commencing a new course cannot use BPAY.
Credit Cards
Swinburne accepts Visa and MasterCard.
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Credit Card Payment Form
Credit card payments must be made in conjunction with the submission of this form.
Fax the completed form directly to the Swinburne Information Centre (SIC) on +61 3 9214 4435. (Please ensure you check your transaction and credit limits before faxing the form.)
If you are on campus, bring the completed form to SIC (cashier) for processing.
SwinLink
Continuing students can use SwinLink to pay their tuition fees by credit card or go directly to the Swinburne cashier.
EFTPOS
EFTPOS payments can only be processed in the cardholder's presence. Please note that a daily EFTPOS limit of between $800 and $1,000 usually applies.
Contact your bank for more details.
Telegraphic transfers and internet banking
Overseas payments can be paid directly into the Swinburne bank account.
Our account details are:
| Account Name: | Swinburne University of Technology |
| Bank Name: | Westpac |
| Account Number: | 316063 |
| Branch (BSB) Number: | 033-050 |
| Address: | Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122 |
| SWIFT Code: | WPACAU2S |
Your bank must include the following details when they process the telegraphic transfer: Student's name, Student ID, Payment Details (e.g. Tuition Fees for Semester 1, 2009).
Internet payment must include Student ID number.
When you have transferred your payment, and if you are on campus, please hand in your telegraphic transfer or internet banking receipt to Swinburne International. Alternatively, you can email a copy of the receipt to siassist@swin.edu.au or fax it to +61 3 9818 3648.
Please ensure that an additional allowance of approximately AUD$25.00 is made for bank charges. The bank will deduct these charges from your payment.
This method of payment may take some time to process and is not recommended for those requiring urgent visa documentation.
Overseas Bank Drafts and Australian Bank Cheques
All drafts/cheques must be made payable to "Swinburne University of Technology".
Please ensure that you specify details of payment, e.g. first course deposit fee, health cover, tuition fees, etc.
Bank drafts should be withdrawn from an Australian bank or an overseas bank which is associated to an Australian bank.
Cheque in Overseas Standard Chartered Bank
NEW PAYMENT METHOD - SAVE BANK FEES!
Students from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Hong Kong can now pay their tuition fee in their home country.
You or your parents can visit the nearest Standard Chartered Bank branches in your country.
You have two options of payment: local currency cash or local currency cheque. Please read on for bank details and instructions.
Swinburne's account details:
| Singapore | Thailand | Indonesia | Hong Kong | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account Number | SCB AUD Account 0170123022 |
SCB AUD Account 00100675646 |
SCB AUD Account 30606121533 |
SCB AUD Account 44706677008 |
| Deposit via local currency CASH | No bank charge | No bank charge | No bank charge | No bank charge |
| Deposit via local currency CHEQUE | No bank charge | Not allowed by regulation | Free, if intercity cheques, charged at IDR 15,000 average | No bank charge |
| Foreign Exchange Currency Rate | All local currency will be converted into AUD using the prevailing rate at the bank front counter. | |||
What to Write on the Bank Deposit Slip
You must include the following details: your Student ID and your surname (in upper case and no space in between), e.g. 1234567LEE.
View Example Bank Deposit Slips:
Important: Please send Swinburne a copy of the Bank Deposit Slip.
When the amount has been deposited, fax a copy of the bank deposit slip together with your clearly written STUDENT ID and COMPLETE NAMES to +61-3-9818-3648 OR email to siassist@swin.edu.au OR you can hand in the bank deposit slip at Swinburne International office.
You should collect your official Swinburne receipt from Swinburne International Office, 2 to 3 weeks after sending or depositing your payment.