International Payments
University at Buffalo has partnered with Flywire to streamline the tuition and fee payment process for our international students.
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What is Flywire
All international student tuition and fee wire payments must be made through Flywire. Flywire is the university’s exclusive international payment platform, offering multiple payment methods, competitive exchange rates, and guaranteed accuracy in delivering funds. In most cases, you are able to pay in your home country’s currency. Flywire also offers a student dashboard that allows you to track your payment throughout the process. Flywire offers around-the-clock, multilingual customer service so they are there to help whenever assistance is needed.
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Welcome to Making Secure Payments.
The University at Buffalo has partnered with Flywire to make international payments easy and secure.
Flywire is complete with an easy online payment process: pay from your country in your home currency; track your payment from start to finish; access multilingual support around-the clock; benefit from faster processing.
Flywire has no intermediary bank fees. It offers competitive rates, best price guarantee, and a secure payment process.
With real-time payment tracking you will be able to follow your payment every step of the way.
Stay up to date by downloading the Flywire mobile app today.
You will be able to make payments, manage past payments, and receive real-time alerts.
How to make a payment.
Step 1. Start your payment via QuikPay and select International Payment.
Step 2. Choose your home country from the drop-down menu and enter the EXACT amount you owe.
Step 3. Based on your country selection, Flywire will automatically display your local currency rates with the appropriate payment options.
Flywire with convert your currency to pay your institution or if your home country isn't listed you have the option pay in US dollars.
Step 4. Enter the payer's personal details and contact information.
You are required to provide the details of the banking account information for the individual making the payment.
Step 5. Enter the student's details and contact information.
Specify what the payment is for. For Example: Student Account Payment, Admission Deposit, or Other.
Step 6. Review and confirm the accuracy of the information you provided.
Use the "previous" button to make any edits needed. Click Next to continue.
Step 7. To make a credit card payment enter your card number, name, expiration date, and security code.
You will have 15 minutes to avoid your session timing out. Click "Make Payment" to continue.
Step 8. Review of your payment instructions if making a bank transfer payment to Flywire.
Your payment instructions will be automatically displayed, and you can download a copy of these instructions in a PDF document.
Step 9. Track your payment
If you need help you can reach out to our multilingual support team to help you navigate the payment process, visit flywire.com/help for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions include:
Can my bank use Flywire?
All international banks can send payments. If your bank is giving you pushback, they can provide an Authorization letter to explain the relationship between Flywire and your institution.
What if I find a better rate?
Flywire has the most competitive rates and even has a Best Price Guarantee. This means if you find a better rate within a two-hour period of booking with Flywire they will match it.
Is Flywire's payment process secure?
They are trusted partners with the University at Buffalo and have been fully vetted and approved. They also undergo an annual review to ensure customer data is handled securely and in compliance with all the data protection laws.
Each country will have various options to choose from so make sure to review carefully.
For additional information about international Flywire payments visit their website at www.flywire.com
Thank you!
Best Price Guarantee
Flywire aims to provide the most competitive rates for international payments. They offer a Best Price Guarantee when sending your payment by bank transfer. If you find a better bank rate within a 2-hour time frame of making a booking with Flywire, they'll match it. Learn more at www.flywire.com/legal/best-price-guarantee.
Process for International Payments
To start the international payment process:
- Students go to MyUB and log in using your UBIT name and password. Click on the HUB Student Center.
- Click on Billing / Payments.
- Click on Payment Options.
- Once you are in QuikPAY, click on View & Pay Accounts.
- Click on the Make a Payment button, enter your payment amount and choose Flywire under International Payment as your payment method.
- Here's how you can contact Flywire support: toll-free number: 1-800-346-9252 or email at support@flywire.com or visit their website: https://help.flywire.com
Authorized Payers may also use this service. To initiate the process, log in to QuikPAY and follow Steps 4 and 5 above.
Flywire payments made in excess of the student account balance are prohibited and may be returned in full.
Other Methods of Payment
Payments by either Credit Card or eCheck (electronic check) are accepted online only. To make a Credit Card or eCheck payment, log into MyUB using your UBITName and password. Click on HUB Student Center, Billing / Payments and then click on Payment Options. You will then be brought into QuikPAY where you can make a payment by clicking on View & Pay Accounts.
Authorized payers can make payments on their student’s eBill by logging into the authorized payer website.
Credit Cards
The University at Buffalo accepts credit card payments from Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Credit card payments cannot be made through the mail, telephone or at Student Accounts at 1Capen. Please note that there will be no charge for payments made via credit card.
eCheck
eCheck is a direct debit from your personal U.S. checking or savings account. Payments made by eCheck are offered at no charge to you. You will need the routing number and account number to process an eCheck.
International Wire Transfer
The University at Buffalo has partnered with Flywire to streamline the tuition and fee payment process for our international students. Flywire offers multiple payment options and excellent foreign exchange rates. They'll ensure your payment arrives safely and accurately. Flywire payments can be made through your HUB Student Center. Click on Billing / Payments and then click on Payment Options. You will then be brought into QuikPAY where you can initiate your payment by clicking on View & Pay Accounts.
Checks and money orders are the only form of payment that will be accepted through the mail. If you wish to pay by mail:
- Using the PDF of your eBill, print and return the remittance page with your payment. (The remittance page contains the message “Looking to pay by check? Please mail your payment and this page to the address below.” )
- Make checks payable to University at Buffalo and include your UB Person Number.
- Allow 7 days for mailing to avoid late fees. A postmark prior to the payment due date will not result in removal of a late fee.
Mail eBill payments to:
University at Buffalo
PO Box 10068
Albany, NY 12201-5068
Overnight payments
Overnight payments sent by any carrier other than USPS (United States Postal Service), should be sent to the address below:
KeyBank - Lockbox Operations
Attn: University at Buffalo Lockbox #10068
555 Patroon Creek Blvd
Albany, NY 12206
For all non-NYS programs, such as scholarships, third party payments, or grants, the payment should be sent to:
University at Buffalo
Student Accounts
1 Campus Mail Center
Buffalo, NY 14260
For the safety of students and staff, payments will no longer be accepted in-person in 1Capen. Students are asked to pay online, through QuikPAY (in your HUB Student Center). When paying online, payments are posted to the student account in real-time. There is no additional charge for payments made with a credit or debit card or eCheck.
UB’s Payment Plan allows families to spread tuition and fee payments over several payments each semester. It is not a loan program and the service is provided interest-free. Students may pay in 3, 4 or 5 installments.