Flywire offers different payment methods depending on your institution or organization, payment country or region, currency, and payment amount.
Available methods may include:
- Bank transfer
- Credit or debit card
- Digital wallet
- Online banking
- Other local payment methods
To check whether you can use your preferred payment method, enter your institution or organization, payment country or region, and amount. Flywire will show the options available for your payment.
If your preferred method appears, open Important info or More info to check its requirements before selecting it. If it does not appear, you can review the other available options or contact your institution if none meets your needs.
Your payment country or region should generally match where your bank account, card, or other payment method is based or issued—not necessarily where you currently live.
How the payment methods work
Flywire helps you pay your institution or organization using the available payment methods. If you choose bank transfer, you send funds through your own bank using the instructions provided by Flywire.
Bank transfer
After you create your payment request, Flywire provides payment instructions with the amount, currency, receiving bank details, Payment ID, and any other information needed for your transfer. Some methods require you to submit documents for verification before the instructions become available.
Use those instructions to send the funds through your bank, such as through online banking, mobile banking, or a bank branch.
Note: Creating a Flywire payment request does not send the funds automatically. You must arrange the transfer separately through your bank.
Always use the instructions for your current payment request. Do not reuse bank details or a Payment ID from a previous payment.
Credit or debit card
If card payment is available, the supported card brands will appear during the payment process.
Follow the prompts to enter your card details and complete any authorization required by your card issuer. Depending on the option, you may complete the payment on your Flywire tracking page or through a secure payment partner’s website.
Digital wallets, online banking, and other local methods
Follow the instructions for the option you select. You may complete your payment on your Flywire tracking page or be redirected to a payment partner’s website or app to authorize it.
For an online banking option, follow the bank-selection and authorization steps shown for that method. This is different from selecting Bank Transfer and separately logging in to your bank to send funds using Flywire’s payment instructions.
Does my bank’s name need to appear as a payment option?
Not necessarily. A bank-transfer option may be listed by method and currency rather than by the name of your bank. A named bank option may instead refer to a specific online banking service or payment arrangement.
If your bank is not named on the page, check the available bank-transfer options and their requirements before deciding whether you can use your account. Your bank can confirm whether it can send the required transfer.
How do I choose a payment method?
The best option depends on your payment details and what matters most to you. Before selecting a method, compare:
- Amount and currency: Check how much you will pay and in which currency.
- Additional charges: Your bank, card issuer, or payment provider may charge fees separately from the amount displayed by Flywire.
- Processing time: Review the timing shown for the option, especially if your institution’s payment deadline is approaching.
- Requirements and limits: Check any required documents, payment limits, payer requirements, or other conditions.
Open the Important info or More info section for each option to review its details and choose the one that best fits your budget, timing, and payment needs.
For more information about charges, see What is included in the amount I have to pay?.
Why do payment options show different amounts?
Each payment method may involve different processing fees, payment partner costs, or currency conversion costs. This means the total you pay may vary between options for the same payment to your institution or organization.
Learn more about why payment amounts differ between options.
What if my preferred payment method is not shown?
Check that your payment details are correct, then review the available options. If your preferred method is missing, it is not currently available for this payment—even if you used it before.
You can also select I want to pay in another currency, if shown, to explore other options. For more help, see I don’t see my preferred payment method. What should I do?. If none of the options meets your needs, contact your institution to discuss alternatives.
If an option appears but does not work, check your connection and try another browser. Still having trouble? Contact Flywire Support with the error message, selected method, and your Payment ID, if available.