The UnionPay card acceptance network has been extended to major study-abroad destinations in 183 countries and regions. Relying on its increasingly optimized acceptance network, UnionPay International serves students studying abroad and their families with various online and offline services. Regarding online services, UnionPay cards are accepted by international online education payment platforms like Easy Transfer, Flywire, Western Union and iEduPay, websites of nearly 100 colleges and universities, and websites for TOEFL and GRE exams in online payments. Regarding offline services, international students studying at nearly 1,000 schools in Australia and over 100 schools in the UK, France, Italia, Spain and other European countries can pay tuition fees by using their UnionPay cards. Besides, UnionPay International also provides international students holding UnionPay cards with study-abroad guidance and financial supports.

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Pay tuition with UnionPay cards, Easy & Safe

  • Flywire
  • Western Union
  • Easy Transfer
  • PayZoom (Korea)
  • iEdupay
  • Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce(CIBC) Payment Service
  • Seven Major Tuition Payment Platforms in Taiwan, China
  • BPAY
  • Other Online Payment Options
  • Payments at On-Campus POS Terminais
  • Flywire Covers 2000+ educational institutions

    The educational institutions covered by Flywire Education Payments accept UnionPay cards for online tuition payment.

    Visit www.flywire.com to initiate a payment, select the target institution, fill in the payment amount, choose “UnionPay” as the payment option, fill in personal and payment information, confirm, and complete online payment with UnionPay cards.
    Flywire also provides real-time tracking service to ensure payment visibility.

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  • Western Union Covers 900+ educational institutions

    All the educational institutions covered by Western Union accept UnionPay cards for online tuition payment.

    Visit https://student.globalpay.wu.com/#!/landing, select a target country/region and the target institution, select a home country currency and fill in a payment amount, choose “UnionPay” as the payment option, fill in student and payment information, get a transaction code, be directed to the “UPOP” page, fill in the UnionPay card number to complete the payment.

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  • Easy Transfer Covers 1500+ educational institutions

    All the educational institutions covered by Easy Transfer accept UnionPay cards for registration/tuition/accommodation fee payments.

    Visit www.easytransfer.cn, search and select the target institution, fill in the payment amount and usage, sign up for an Easy Transfer account, fill in student and payment information, confirm order and choose UPOP or online bank transfer as the payment option, complete payment and enjoy preferential rates. Easy Transfer provides one-on-one service in Chinese. It also offers real-time tracking service, and sends updates to users via SMS or email.

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  • PayZoom(South Korea) Cover 90+ colleges and universities

    All schools covered by this platform accept the payment of tuition, boarding fee and other charges by using UnionPay cards.

    As a platform facilitating payment worldwide, PayZoom supports the payment of tuition by using UnionPay cards at 96 colleges and universities in South Korea, including KyungHee University, Pusan National University and Chungnam National University which are popular among Chinese students.

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  • iEdupay iEduPay’s payment network coversall the colleges and universities public high schools and institutes in Australia.

    All the institutions covered by iEduPay accept UnionPay cards for online tuition payment.

    Visit www.iedupay.com, sign up for an account, fill in student and payment information, select the target institution, be directed to “UPOP”, fill in UnionPay card number and complete payment. You will receive an email upon payment. In addition, UnionPay cardholders can pay tuition with UnionPay cards at the offices of iEduPay in Sidney, Melbourne and Adelaide, Australia.

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  • Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce(CIBC) Payment Service Covers24 major colleges/universities and TDSB international high schools in Canada

    UPI partners with CIBC, one of the largest banks in Canada, to launch tuition payment service to students. The service covers 24 major colleges and universities (McGill, Waterloo, Queen’s etc.) and international high schools under Toronto District School Board. Through the CIBC International Student Pay portal or the Pay Page on the official website of the target institution, students can pay their tuition fees with UnionPay cards (card number starting with 62): click “CIBC International Student Pay” and then fill in the amount. The amount can be converted into an equivalent amount in RMB at the exchange rate on that specific day. CIBC also provides no-fee GIC, which helps students meet the requirements for a Student Direct Stream (SDS) study permit. For more information, please see www.cibc.com/isbo.

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  • BPAY Covering all universities, secondary schools, primary schools and private schools and institutions in Australia

    All schools covered by this platform can use UnionPay cards to pay tuition fees.
    In addition to tuition fees, mobile phone bills, school apartment fees, rent and strata, health insurance, auto insurance and other expenses can all be also paid through the platform. Find the BPAY logo and related biller code and ref no. in your tuition bill. Login to www.chinapayments.com website, enter the information then you can easily pay with UnionPay card.
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  • Other Online Payment Options Covers700+ educational institutions

    UnionPay cards are accepted by over 700 educational institutions covered by the payment networks of TMS and TouchNet. Students can pay tuition with UnionPay credit cards via the payment webpage of these educational institutions.
    Besides, UnionPay cards are accepted by the online tuition payment platforms of many well-known universities, such as University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Lingnan University, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, The Language School of University of New South Wales Australia and University of Auckland New Zealand.

  • Payments at On-Campus POS Terminais UnionPay is accepted on campus ofhundreds of famous educational institutions

    In Singapore, students can use UnionPay cards to pay for tuition and accommodation at on-campus POS terminals in about 80 educational institutions, including Nanyang Technological University. Six well-known universities in Hong Kong and Macau accept UnionPay cards to pay for seminars and examinations. In Australia, more than 200 middle/high schools and universities (Macquarie University and University of Wollongong, etc.) accept UnionPay cards to pay for tuition, textbooks and accommodation.
    In the US, UnionPay credit cards are accepted at the campus bookstores in over 20 universities with the largest number of Chinese students, such as Columbia University and New York University. In Europe, the POS terminals in over 70 colleges, private middle/primary schools and training schools in the UK, France, Italy and Spain accept UnionPay cards for tuition payment. UnionPay cards are also accepted at the Student Service Center of University of Manchester, students’ dormitory of University of Bath, Student Service Center of Coventry University, and University of Plymouth library.

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Card-using tips in popular destinations for studying abroad

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia & Pacific area
  • Australia
  • United States

    UnionPay credit cards are accepted in the campus bookstores at 25 colleges/universities with the largest number of Chinese students. These universities include the University of Southern California, Columbia University and New York University. And educational institutions in the US covered by the payment networks of TMS and TouchNet accept UnionPay cards for online tuition payment.

    In the US, UnionPay cards are accepted at almost all the ATMs for cash withdrawal, and 80% of merchants accept signature-based payment with UnionPay credit cards, covering major department stores, supermarkets and restaurants.

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  • Canada

    In Canada, CIBC covers 24 major colleges/universities and international high schools under TDSB. Students can use UnionPay cards to pay for tuition fees at the official website of these institutions via CIBC.

    In Canada, UnionPay is accepted by over 90% of ATMs and more than 150,000 merchants. Some merchants accept UnionPay’s mobile payments too.






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  • United Kingdom

    Students are able to pay for tuition with UnionPay cards at about 20 colleges and universities in the UK, including the Imperial College London, the University of Manchester, the University of Nottingham, University of Southampton, Coventry University, Plymouth University, University of Bath, Clifton College Bristol and Kingston College. UnionPay cards are also accepted at various places on campus, such as the Student Service Center at the University of Manchester, Student Dormitory at University of Bath, Student Service Center at Coventry University, and the library at Aberystwyth University and Plymouth University etc..

    Online Shopping: Students can use UnionPay cards at the Hut, the largest online department store in the UK, to buy home supplies, clothing and cosmetics. UnionPay is also accepted at Farfetch.

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  • France

    The POS terminals in Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris - Sciences Po, Université Paris 13-IUT VILLETANEUSE, Université de Lyon, CNAM, Universite de CAEN, Université de CERGY, IPAG and KEDGE etc. accept UnionPay cards. In addition, the POS terminals in language schools like ALLIANCE FRANCAISE, CFILC PARIS and UCO/CIDEF accept UnionPay cards as well.

    In France, UnionPay cards are accepted at about 80% of ATMs, some of which are equipped with interface in Chinese. UnionPay cards are also accepted at 200,000 merchants, covering Avenue des Champs - Elysées, Place Vendôme and Airport Charles De Gaulle as well as bookstores and souvenir stores in famous museums like Louvre, Versailles, Orsay, Picasso and Parc de l’Orangerie.

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  • Spain

    In Spain, over 40 colleges, universities, training centers, middle schools and primary schools accept UnionPay cards. These include three well-known local business schools, i.e. Instituto de Empresa, ESADE amd IESE, as well as Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.

    UnionPay cards are accepted at 90% of ATMs and merchants in Spain, including main business blocks in Madrid and Barcelona, the largest local chain department stores, brand stores, specialty restaurants, well-known hotels, etc.


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  • Italy

    In Italy, over 40 colleges, universities and language training centers in major cities such as Roman, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Florence and Turin etc accept UnionPay cards offline. These include Bocconi University and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC).

    More than 80% of ATMs and merchants in Italy accept UnionPay cards.




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  • Singapore

    In Singapore, UnionPay is accepted by dozens of colleges and universities, including PSB Academy, MDIS, Kaplan, INSEAD and many other private schools.

    In Singapore, UnionPay cards are accepted at almost all the ATMs and over 80% of merchants, including many shopping centers, brand stores, restaurants, hotels, and local brands like Shaw Brothers, Singapore Petroleum, Sheng Siong, Kinokuniya and Peach Garden Noodle House. In addition, many merchants accept UnionPay mobile payments too. Cardholders can tap their UnionPay cards for payments under S$ 100 with no signature required.


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  • Hong Kong and Macau

    Students can use UnionPay cards to pay fees other than tuition at the official websites of some renowned higher education institutions, including the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, the Open University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Shue Yan University.

    In Hong Kong and Macau, UnionPay cards are accepted at almost all the merchants and ATMs. UnionPay mobile payment is accepted at merchants such as SOGO Hong Kong, 7-11, Sasa and Mannings.



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  • Taiwan China

    In Taiwan region, UnionPay is accepted over 120 schools, covering 90% above of the local schools, including National Taiwan University, Ming Chuan University, Shih Chien University, Tamkang University, Chung Yuan University, Christian University, Feng Chia University, Tunghai University and Providence University etc.

    UnionPay is accepted at almost all the ATMs and the majority of merchant, covering fields of dining, lodging, transport, travel, shopping and entertainment. In addition, many merchants in TPKM support UnionPay mobile QuickPass, which is widely accepted at specialty stores and chain bookstores.





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  • Japan

    UnionPay is accepted to pay for entrance examination fees by many prestigious colleges and universities in Japan, including Sophia University, Rikkyo University, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies and International Christian University. Students can make fast and easy payments via the “UnionPay” app, which also offers discounts on service charges. Students can also enjoy favorable prices when paying with UnionPay debit cards on online payment platforms such as Flywire and WesternUnion.

    UnionPay cards are accepted at more than 70% of merchants and 80,000 ATMs in Japan, covering merchants in the fields of lodging, transit, catering and entertainment across major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka. These merchants include airport duty-free shops, large electrical appliance chain stores, department stores, brand boutiques and chain drugstores in Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Ginza, Shinjuku, Odaiba, Akihabara, Osaka Umeda and Shinsaibashi.

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  • Australia & New Zealand

    Over 200 colleges/universities, language schools and middle schools accept UnionPay cards. These include the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, Monash University, the University of Queensland, Macquarie University, Swinburne University of Technology and Deakin University. UnionPay cards are accepted at the campus book stores, students’ supermarkets and libraries of these institutions. Students can also pay for tuition fees with UnionPay cards via iEduPay, which covers all colleges/universities, public high schools and institutes in Australia. The POS terminals at the University of Auckland accept UnionPay cards too.

    In Australia, UnionPay cards are accepted at 90% of ATMs and 80% of merchants; and 60% of these merchants, including the largest local chain supermarket Woolworths accept UnionPay mobile payments. In New Zealand, UnionPay is accepted at about 85% of ATMs and over 50,000 merchants.

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