During your online enrolment, you need to complete the Finance/Fee Payment section.
Student Loan Company payments (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Enter your Student Support Number or Customer Reference Number
Online payment by credit or debit card
Self funding students can:
- Pay in full (a 2% discount will be applied before payment).
- Set up an instalment plan with options for 2 or 3 instalments. The first instalment payment will need to be made during online enrolment.
Roehampton also offers a number of ways for self-funding international students to pay their tuition fees.
Private Sponsor students
During the online enrolment process:
- Select your sponsor from the dropdown menu.
- Upload a sponsor letter on official headed paper confirming your details.
Private Loan students
For US loan students, select the US Federal Loan option and upload your signed Award Letter. The team will review and complete this section for you. If you are self-funding or using a combination of options, please complete the relevant sections accordingly.
Please note that digital or online banks operate exclusively online and offer banking services through mobile apps or web platforms, without physical branches.
Which online bank is best for international students?
The University of Roehampton does not endorse or promote any specific provider, but if you plan to pay your tuition fees in instalments, there are several mobile banking options available in the UK that may suit your needs.
The table below provides a comparison of some popular digital banks in the UK, highlighting key features and benefits to help you make an informed decision.
| Bank name | Where is it commonly used? | What do I need to open an account? | Can I transfer money abroad? | Are there any limits on ATM withdrawals? | Can I spend money abroad? | What are the perks? | What accreditations do they have? |
| Wise (multi-currency account) Wise help |
Globally | Register online and provide photo ID | Receive money in EUR, GBP, AUD, NZD, RON, HUF and SGD for no cost | Depends on where your card was registered | Spend in any supported currency for free | Designed for travellers and widely used for money transfers | Regulated in most countries |
| Monzo Visit the Monzo website |
UK | You can apply online or through the app, but you need to provide a UK address | Monzo is partnered with Wise and offers its rates | Withdraw up to £400 every 30 days in the UK with no fees | You can spend money abroad in any currency with no added fees beyond the Mastercard exchange rate | Overdraft option budgeting assistance, and you can save money in different pots | Regulated and protected by the FCA and the FCSC, up to £85,000 |
| Starling Visit the Starling website |
Europe and UK | You can apply online or through the app, but may be asked for a UK address or bank statement | Yes, to 35 countries in 20 currencies worldwide. Transfer fee of about 0.4 per cent | Withdraw up to £300 per day in the UK | You can spend money abroad in any currency with no added fees beyond the Mastercard exchange rate | You can have a Euro account as well as a GBP account and budgeting tools available through Starling Marketplace | Regulated and protected by the FCA and the FCSC, up to £85,000 |
| Revolut Visit the Revolut website for more information |
UK and Australia | Apply through the Revolut app with ID and residence permit. Supports only legal residents of the EEA, the UK, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, Japan and the US | Exchange currencies via the Revolut app. Transfer money abroad in more than 70 currencies using interbank exchange rate | No fees for withdrawals up to £200 per month; 2 per cent fee beyond this | Spend up to £1,000 per month abroad with no added fees Monday-Friday. Mark-ups apply at weekends | You can use Revolut to trade in stocks, commodities and cryptocurrencies | Authorised by the FCA but not protected by the FSCS – not officially a bank |
This is by no means an exhaustive list. Other popular online banks include Monese, Chase, Triodos Bank and Zero Bank
Which digital bank is right for you?
It is important to note that some of these mobile banking services set monthly or daily limit on cash withdrawals and payments before applying a charge. It is therefore vital to go through the terms and conditions before you decide to open an account.
It is also important to check whether a digital bank is regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ensure that its conduct is monitored and controlled, and whether it is protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) which could entitle you to a compensation of up to £85000 if the digital bank goes out of business.
Below is further information on two commonly used bank accounts for international students.
Monzo
How to open an account via Monzo
- download the Monzo app on either iOS or Android.
- follow the instructions and set up with your email address and a UK phone number
- verify your identity with a picture of your passport, national ID, or BRP, and take a selfie video
- provide a UK address
Facilities and services include
- personal and joint current accounts
- compatible with Google and Apple Pay
- cash and cheque deposits into your Monzo account
- a daily ATM withdrawal limit of £400 in the UK and a monthly limit of £5,500
- fee-free when you spend up to £200/month with a Monzo card abroad
- get your student loan paid a day early
- sending money to nearby Monzo customers without bank details needed
- regulated and protected by the FCA and FCSC up to £85,000
Sustainability
- Doesn't provide loans to the fossil fuel industry.
- Has strong and clear environmental commitments.
Resources and useful links
Revolut
How to open an account via Revolut
- download the Revolut app directly from either Google Play or the Apple App Store
- follow the instructions and set up with your phone number
- verify your identity with a picture of a valid government-issued photo ID and a picture of your face
Revolut may request a copy of your legal right to remain in one of their supported countries (e.g. visa, residence permit).
You can order your first physical Revolut card free of charge. To do so, go to the 'Card' section in the app and choose 'Physical'. Make sure your delivery address is correct down to the flat number level.
Facilities and services include
- compatible with Google Pay and Apple Pay
- fee-free for ATM withdrawals up to £200 per month, then a fee of 2% of all withdrawals above this
- keeping balances in different currencies in your account
- exchanging currencies via the Revolut app, and transferring money abroad in over 25 currencies using Interbank Exchange Rate
- trading stocks, commodities and crypto currencies
- round ups of purchases to the nearest pound to save in a 'Vault'
- authorised by the FCA but not protected by the FSCS
Sustainability
- Has relationships with banks like Barclays who are financiers of the climate crisis.
- However, have a strong climate commitment by measuring carbon footprint.
Resources and useful links
Contact
- Visit the Revolut website for more information
- In-app chat: 24 hours, Monday to Sunday
- Telephone: +44 2033228352
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