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For payments drawn on foreign banks, a wire transfer is the only accepted method of payment. The university contracts with Flywire, PayMyTuition, and Convera (formerly Western Union) to offer students three streamlined options for making an online payment to their student accounts using wired foreign currency. Each service offers a competitive rate of exchange and the convenience of being able to make payments in many international currencies.

Alternatively, students can open a bank account in the United States and use a wire transfer service of their choice to send foreign currency to their U.S. bank account. International students may then proceed to follow the instructions to make an online payment as long as their payment comes from a U.S. bank account.

Our Preferred Wire Partners

Get Ready

  1. Prepare the amount you plan to apply toward a payment. Have your international bank information at hand and know the exact dollar amount.
  2. Log into Columbia's Student Services Online to begin the payment process. 
  3. In the section called Your Account, click on Account Detail and E-Billing. You will be taken to the Accounts page.
  4. In the E-Bill Information section, click View E-Bill and Pay by E-Check, Payment Plan, or Wire. You will be taken to the View & Pay Accounts page on Columbia's secure QuikPay site.

Select Convera As Your Vendor

  1. In the Student Account Payment Details box, click the Make Payment button. You will be taken to the Enter Payment Amount page.
  2. Enter your payment amount and select International Payments as your payment method. Click the Continue button. You will be taken to the International Wire Transfer page.
  3. Select Convera as your payment vendor. Click the Continue button. You will be taken to the Payment page for Columbia students on the Convera site.

Follow Convera's Payment Steps

  1. From the drop-down menu, select the country you are paying from. The payment options available to you will open on the same page. (Convera offers multiple forms of payment, depending on which country you are paying from.)
  2. Depending on your payment method, you may receive further instructions on how to complete the payment process. 
  3. The payment process is not complete until the university receives and posts your payment. Ensure all information provided is accurate to prevent delays.
  4. For Convera payments, you can contact their support team at [email protected] with problems or questions pertaining to their services.

Get Ready

  1. Prepare the amount you plan to apply toward a payment. Have your international bank information at hand and know the exact dollar amount.
  2. Log into Columbia's Student Services Online to begin the payment process. 
  3. In the section called Your Account, click on Account Detail and E-Billing. You will be taken to the Accounts page.
  4. In the E-Bill Information section, click View E-Bill and Pay by E-Check, Payment Plan, or Wire. You will be taken to the View & Pay Accounts page on Columbia's secure QuikPay site.

Select Flywire As Your Vendor

  1. In the Student Account Payment Details box, click the Make Payment button. You will be taken to the Enter Payment Amount page.
  2. Enter your payment amount and select International Payments as your payment method. Click the Continue button. You will be taken to the International Wire Transfer page.
  3. Select Flywire as your payment vendor. Click the Continue button. You will be taken to the Payment page for Columbia students on the Flywire site.

Follow Flywire's Payment Steps

  1. From the drop-down menu, select the country you are paying from. The payment options available to you will open on the same page. (Flywire offers multiple forms of payment, depending on which country you are paying from.)
  2. You will be prompted to create a new Flywire account or sign into an existing account. Enter your payment details, including contact, payment, student, and payer information. Click the Continue With Payment button and you will receive confirmation of your payment booking.
  3. Depending on your payment method, you may receive further instructions on how to complete the payment process.
  4. The payment process is not complete until the university receives and posts your payment. Ensure all information provided is accurate to prevent delays. You can track your payment from start to finish with your Flywire student dashboard.
  5. You can contact Flywire’s customer support team at any time using the information on Flywire's Contact page.

Get Ready

  1. Prepare the amount you plan to apply toward a payment. Have your international bank information at hand and know the exact dollar amount.
  2. Log into Columbia's Student Services Online to begin the payment process. 
  3. In the section called Your Account, click on Account Detail and E-Billing. You will be taken to the Accounts page.
  4. In the E-Bill Information section, click View E-Bill and Pay by E-Check, Payment Plan, or Wire. You will be taken to the View & Pay Accounts page on Columbia's secure QuikPay site.

Select PayMyTuition As Your Vendor

  1. In the Student Account Payment Details box, click the Make Payment button. You will be taken to the Enter Payment Amount page.
  2. Enter your payment amount and select International Payments as your payment method. Click the Continue button. You will be taken to the International Wire Transfer page.
  3. Select PayMyTuition as your payment vendor. Click the Continue button. You will be taken to the Payment page for Columbia students on the PayMyTuition site.

Follow PayMyTuition's Payment Steps

  1. From the drop-down menu, select the country you are paying from. The payment options available to you will open on the same page. (PayMyTuition offers multiple forms of payment, depending on which country you are paying from.)
  2. Enter your payment details, including payer, payment, student, and identification information. Click the Continue Payment button and you will receive confirmation of your payment booking.
  3. Depending on your payment method, you may receive further instructions on how to complete the payment process.
  4. The payment process is not complete until the university receives and posts your payment. Ensure all information provided is accurate to prevent delays. Track your payment from start to finish within your student dashboard.
  5. You can contact PayMyTuition’s customer support team at [email protected] or call 1-855-663-6839. 

Some Limitations Apply

Please be aware of the following limitations involving wire transfers:

  • Wire transfers typically include bank servicing and processing fees to complete. Check with your chosen bank and wire service to learn more. International students are responsible for these additional fees.
  • A new set of wire instructions is required for each new wire payment.
  • Wire instructions and the associated currency exchange rate expire after 72 hours.
  • There is a limit of $90,000 per term that can be paid via this method.
  • If you are not enrolled in courses for the semester and you send a payment via wire transfer, those funds will be returned to their point of origin.

Do You Need Help With a Wire Transfer Payment?

If you require assistance with wire transfers, please contact the Student Service Center at [email protected] or by phone at 1-212-854-4400.

Please be advised that SFS and the Student Service Center cannot troubleshoot problems that originate with a wire service. You must contact your respective wire vendor for assistance using their portals or services.

Columbia University is not responsible for additional fees incurred by users as a result of mistyped information. Students are responsible for ensuring they enter all information accurately and that their payments are received on time.