Wire Transfer Instructions

Answer

Students and families that would like to make international payments towards the student’s tuition and fees student account at SAIC can do so in Transact by choosing “International Payment” as the payment method upon checkout. There you will have two payment entities to choose from; Convera and Flywire. You may wish to compare exchange rates with both to choose your best option. Students access Transact through Self-Service and others that have been set up by the student as a Payer by the student can access Transact.

How to Obtain Wire Payment Instructions from Transact

SAIC's wire payments are processed in Transact. The following steps will guide you through the process:

1. Log in to Transact: Students—Log into Self-service and click on the Transact button in the Financial Account section. Your internet browser's pop-up blocker must be turned off so Transact will open in a new tab or window. Parents/Authorized Payer—Log in to Transact directly.
2. Initiate Checkout: In the bottom right-hand corner, click Make a Payment and enter the amount you wish to pay. Then scroll down and click Continue.
3. Choose the International Payment Option: On the Payment Method drop down menu, select International Payment and click Continue.
4. Enter the Currency Information: Select the country you are paying from and click Get a quote. On the next screen, select your desired currency.
   1. If your home currency conversion displayed is higher than what your bank offers, please scroll to the bottom and click Show More Options to select USD. Selecting USD will allow you to take advantage of your bank's currency conversion rate.
   2. If your home currency conversion displayed is the same or less than what your bank offers, you may select your home currency to take advantage of Convera’s currency conversion rate.
5. Obtain Wire Transfer Instructions: You will receive wire transfer instructions that are valid for 72 hours.
6. Instruct Your Bank to Transfer the Funds (Do Not Go to a Convera or Flywire Location): Use the wire transfer instructions provided to complete the payment through your bank. Your SAIC student account will be credited with the payment within 2-5 business days. Please do not reuse old wire payment instructions as this may cause delays with your payment. These steps must be completed each time you wish to make a wire payment.

If your payment does not credit to your SAIC student account within 2–5 business days, please contact Convera directly by phone at 1.877.218.8829, Flywire at 1.800.346.9252 or by email at students.convera.com or support@flywire.com for further assistance.