How to pay
Accommodation fees can be paid in full when you accept the contract. Alternatively you can choose to pay by instlaments as per the payment schedule.
To pay your accommodation fees by instalments, simply choose your preferred payment method from the list below and read the instructions, which incorporate the University's terms and conditions.
Prepayment
For postgraduates living in university owned accommodation the prepayment of £400 goes towards your accommodation fee and is deducted from your Autumn rent instalment. It is not a deposit.
For students living in University Managed Housing the £400 is split between a deposit of £250 and a prepayment of £150. The £150 is deducted from your Autumn rent instalment.
If a prospective postgraduate student cannot take their place (due to visa problems or failure to meet the conditions of the course offer), the prepayment will be refunded in full - provided we are notified 7 days prior to your contract start date. If we are notified after this date, the prepayment will not be refunded unless the room is re-let by your contract start date.
Credit/Debit Card in full - online >
If you wish to pay your accommodation fees by card by instalments, you can enter the details on the secure payment screen below:
https://isecure.bath.ac.uk/ebalancepayments
If you have chosen to pay by direct debit or already provided card details when accepting off-line, do not use this payment method. This could result in the payment being taken twice.
This payment is real-time and processed immediately. Some card issuers set transaction or daily limits on cards as a security measure. If your payment is significantly larger than your normal transactions, you may wish to check with your card issuer about transaction limits on your account. The transaction currency is £GBP (Pounds Sterling).
The University does not accept American Express or Diners’ Cards.
Credit/Debit Card - in person or by phone >
If you wish to pay your accommodation fees by card but do not wish to pay online, you can visit or telephone the Accommodation Finance Office, Monday to Friday 09.30 to 16.30:
Accommodation Finance OfficeWest Accommodation Centre University of Bath
BATH
BA2 7AY
United Kingdom
To pay over the phone, call +44(0)1225 383111 and select option 1.
The transaction currency will be as the card unless the customer states £GBP (Pounds Sterling) at the time of accepting the contract.
UK bank cheque, Bank Draft or Sterling Travellers' Cheques >
If you wish to pay by UK bank cheque, Sterling Travellers’ cheques or bank draft, you can either present them in person on arrival or send them to the Accommodation Finance Office:
Accommodation Finance OfficeWest Accommodation Centre University of Bath
BATH
BA2 7AY
United Kingdom
All cheques and Bank Drafts should be made payable to the 'University of Bath'.
You will need to indicate that you are paying by cheque/Travellers' Cheque/Bank Draft when you accept by post. There is a remittance for you to print and send with your acceptance. Bank Drafts must be in GBP pounds sterling and be drawn on a UK bank.
Cheque payments returned to the University will levy a £20 charge.
Bank transfer >
If you wish to pay by Bank Transfer you will need to arrange this in advance for the funds to reach the University's account by the start of each payment schedule. You should allow at least ten working days.
Remember to use your name, room number and student number as the reference for your bank transfer.
The bank may make a charge of between £6 and £18; please adjust the amount you transfer accordingly.
University of Bath bank details
Bank Barclays Bank PLC
37 Milsom Street
BATH
BA1 1DW
Account Name: University of Bath
Account Number. 00981303
Sort Code: 20-05-06
SWIFTBIC BARC GB 22
IBAN GB90 BARC 2005 0600 9813 03
Direct Debit >
If you have selected to pay your accommodation fees by Direct Debit the payments will be collected from your UK bank account on the collections specified on the Direct Debit mandate. We are unable to accept Direct Debits from non-UK bank accounts.
The number of instalments will depend upon the license period of your accommodation contract. Visit the When to Pay section to see these dates, or check your accommodation contract for details.
The Direct Debit payment option is not available for Semester 2 contracts.
Should your Direct Debit payment fail, the University will levy a Failed Direct Debit charge of £20.
If you wish to change the bank account details for your Direct Debit please visit or telephone the Accommodation Finance Office, Monday to Friday 09.30 - 16.30:
Accommodation Finance OfficeWest Accommodation Centre University of Bath
BATH
BA2 7AY
United Kingdom
To pay over the phone, call +44(0)1225 383111 and select option 1.
Cash >
The University actively discourages students from paying in cash due to issues of personal safety.
To pay by cash go the Accommodation Finance Office in person, Monday to Friday 09.30-16.30:
Accommodation Finance OfficeWest Accommodation Centre University of Bath
BATH
BA2 7AY
United Kingdom
