Payment Methods
There are several ways you can pay for your UC Irvine Continuing Education tuition and fees at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Once you have calculated the amount that you owe, you may use one of the following options to pay for your tuition and fees:
Please carefully review the refund policy and understand which funds are refundable and which are not refundable before submitting your payment. If you have questions about your payment or fees, please submit your question here.
- Money order or bank check issued by a U.S. Bank payable to UC Regents (include the check with your Application and mail to UC Irvine Continuing Education)
- Credit card payment can be made directly on the Application Form 4, “Payment Information.” The following cards are accepted: Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
- Bank-to-bank transfer through Travelex (See below.)
Please carefully review the refund policy and understand which funds are refundable and which are not refundable before submitting your payment. If you have questions about your payment or fees, please submit your question here.
Bank-to-Bank Payment Through Travelex
The bank-to-bank transfer service is an effective method of making payments to UC Irvine Continuing Education. It allows students, their families, sponsors, or agents the opportunity to securely send bank-to-bank transfers for payment of tuition and fees in US Dollars.
How does this service work?
UCI has contracted with Travelex to provide international students with an alternative to paying their tuition and fees by wire transfer. Travelex offers a competitive rate of exchange and low fees for processing payments in many international currencies.
Steps to make a bank-to-bank transfer:
Step 1: Click on the Travelex link here.
Step 2: Complete the Travelex Form
Step 3: Bank Transfer
Step 4: Payment Finalized
Benefits to You
Frequently Asked Questions About Travelex
Why is using Travelex better than just using my bank?
If you use your own bank to make to make your payment to UC Irvine Continuing Education, then this will cost you more. Banks charge service fees (sometimes you are not even aware of them) that are added on to the payment and these charges can be substantial. This means the UC Irvine Continuing Education sometimes won’t receive your full tuition and fees payment because the added bank charges are deducted from your total due. By using Travelex you are assured of a guaranteed rate of exchange as well as ensuring that UC Irvine Continuing Education receives your fees in full. This exchange rate is held for 72 hours giving you peace of mind that the exchange rate will not move against you. So after submitting your payment, you can relax and feel comfortable knowing that you are done and have paid in full.
Do I need to provide the UC Irvine Extension bank details when I go to my local bank?
No. Travelex will email you a confirmation and instructions, including the local bank details within your country for making the payment You do not need UC Irvine Continuing Education bank’s information to make this bank-to-bank payment transaction. Just bring the email confirmation and instructions that you receive from Travelex and they will take care of the rest.
What fees can I pay using this service?
You can pay your Application and Housing Placement fees (non-refundable), Tuition, Housing, Health Insurance, and Airport Pick-up Fee. These are the only fees you can pay at this time. You cannot pay for additional fees such as activities, books, or parking.
I can’t find my home currency on the list.
Due to international and domestic banking regulations some currencies are unable to be traded on the open market or as part of this service. If your home currency is not available, you can select United States Dollars (USD) or another currency from the drop down menu. If you decide to use USD, for example, you will need to first purchase the USD from your bank prior to making the wire transfer through Travelex.
Is using Travelex better than paying by credit card or using a bank check?
Travelex is one of a variety of options for paying your tuition and fees and you are welcome to research each option to see which one is best for you. You are welcome to pay by credit card or purchase a money order or a bank check (payable to UC Regents), if that is the option that is most convenient for you. However, keep in mind that credit card companies and banks have added services charges and fees associated with the transaction and some of the fees will not be known until after you have made the purchase. Also, paying by credit card often has delays with processing for various reasons. A bank check can also be delayed because you first need to find a US bank in your home country to issue the check and then you need to mail the check with your application, which can take several days.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the bank-to-bank payment transfer with Travelex, you are welcome to contact them directly. Their dedicated Customer Service team will assist you with any of your questions. In addition, someone from their team can help you through the payment process so you are clear on how it’s done and provide you with all the necessary details to make the process as easy and simple as possible.
Travelex Customer Service E-mail: studentinquiries@travelex.com
How does this service work?
UCI has contracted with Travelex to provide international students with an alternative to paying their tuition and fees by wire transfer. Travelex offers a competitive rate of exchange and low fees for processing payments in many international currencies.
Steps to make a bank-to-bank transfer:
Step 1: Click on the Travelex link here.
Step 2: Complete the Travelex Form
- Enter student details (boxes marked with a * are required)
- Enter your tuition and fee amount in the relevant fields in USD
- Select payment currency. If your local currency is not an option available in the form, you will need to choose another currency on the list (for example, United States Dollars - USD) in order to arrange your Bank-to-Bank transfer. You will need to first purchase USD from your bank prior to making the wire transfer through Travelex.
- Finalize transaction. You will receive a confirmation email with information in a PDF attachment from Travelex with further instructions.
Step 3: Bank Transfer
- Upon completion of the transaction, take the Travelex confirmation email with the PDF attachment to your local bank
- Local bank to transfer funds to Travelex
- The rate quoted is valid for 72 hours.
Step 4: Payment Finalized
- Once payment has been sent through your bank, Travelex will then forward the US dollar amount to UC Irvine Continuing Educaiton.
Benefits to You
- Secure an exchange rate you are happy with – the rate will be held for 72 hours
- Understand your costs – know exactly how much you are paying in your home currency
- Peace of mind – have confidence that the UC Irvine Continuing Education will receive your fees on time, usually in 2 working days
- No expensive bank charges – keep hold of as much of your money as possible
- Speed up your application and enrollment process– UC Irvine Continuing Education will be able to identify your fee payment quickly thus eliminating delays
- No additional charges for using this service are levied by UC Irvine Continuing Education or Travelex.
- By using this service you avoid or significantly reduce the costs incurred to both yourself and UC Irvine Continuing Education for making and receiving international payments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Travelex
Why is using Travelex better than just using my bank?
If you use your own bank to make to make your payment to UC Irvine Continuing Education, then this will cost you more. Banks charge service fees (sometimes you are not even aware of them) that are added on to the payment and these charges can be substantial. This means the UC Irvine Continuing Education sometimes won’t receive your full tuition and fees payment because the added bank charges are deducted from your total due. By using Travelex you are assured of a guaranteed rate of exchange as well as ensuring that UC Irvine Continuing Education receives your fees in full. This exchange rate is held for 72 hours giving you peace of mind that the exchange rate will not move against you. So after submitting your payment, you can relax and feel comfortable knowing that you are done and have paid in full.
Do I need to provide the UC Irvine Extension bank details when I go to my local bank?
No. Travelex will email you a confirmation and instructions, including the local bank details within your country for making the payment You do not need UC Irvine Continuing Education bank’s information to make this bank-to-bank payment transaction. Just bring the email confirmation and instructions that you receive from Travelex and they will take care of the rest.
What fees can I pay using this service?
You can pay your Application and Housing Placement fees (non-refundable), Tuition, Housing, Health Insurance, and Airport Pick-up Fee. These are the only fees you can pay at this time. You cannot pay for additional fees such as activities, books, or parking.
I can’t find my home currency on the list.
Due to international and domestic banking regulations some currencies are unable to be traded on the open market or as part of this service. If your home currency is not available, you can select United States Dollars (USD) or another currency from the drop down menu. If you decide to use USD, for example, you will need to first purchase the USD from your bank prior to making the wire transfer through Travelex.
Is using Travelex better than paying by credit card or using a bank check?
Travelex is one of a variety of options for paying your tuition and fees and you are welcome to research each option to see which one is best for you. You are welcome to pay by credit card or purchase a money order or a bank check (payable to UC Regents), if that is the option that is most convenient for you. However, keep in mind that credit card companies and banks have added services charges and fees associated with the transaction and some of the fees will not be known until after you have made the purchase. Also, paying by credit card often has delays with processing for various reasons. A bank check can also be delayed because you first need to find a US bank in your home country to issue the check and then you need to mail the check with your application, which can take several days.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the bank-to-bank payment transfer with Travelex, you are welcome to contact them directly. Their dedicated Customer Service team will assist you with any of your questions. In addition, someone from their team can help you through the payment process so you are clear on how it’s done and provide you with all the necessary details to make the process as easy and simple as possible.
Travelex Customer Service E-mail: studentinquiries@travelex.com
