Your Payment Instructions are a PDF document that contains all the necessary banking details and formal authorization needed to process and reconcile your payment.
What are payment instructions?
Whenever you create a payment request, Flywire automatically generates a "Payment Instructions" document containing the details of your booking. How you use this document depends on your chosen payment method:
- For online payments (Credit/Debit Cards, e-Wallets): You will typically complete your transaction directly on the Flywire checkout page. You will receive a real-time on-screen notification confirming whether your payment was successful, though the instructions are still generated for your records.
- For bank transfers (Domestic or International): We highly recommend that you download, save, and carefully read these instructions. Please arrange your transfer using the exact and most recently generated beneficiary details shown on your document to ensure your funds reach us safely.
How to obtain your payment instructions
You can easily download your Payment Instructions from your Flywire Payment Tracking Link Page. Simply scroll to the bottom of the tracking page and click the download button.
Understanding the remittance information
The "Remittance Information" section provides the exact banking details you need to give to your bank to complete the transfer. Here is a breakdown of the common fields you will see:
| Field | What it means |
|---|---|
| Amount and Currency to Send | Specifies the exact amount and currency that you must transfer. |
| Remittance Information / Reference | Includes your unique Flywire Payment ID. You are requested to include this ID when making your transfer. |
| Beneficiary / Recipient | The Flywire company account or our partner's account receiving the funds. |
| Beneficiary Account Number | The account number of the Flywire account receiving the funds. |
| Beneficiary Bank & Address | The bank (and its registered address) that holds the beneficiary's account where your money will be transferred. |
| Bank Identification Codes | Routing codes required for international transfers, such as an ABA/Routing Number or Sort Code. |
| Information Notes | Additional details based on regional payment guidelines, along with any limitations or important points you must read carefully to avoid payment delays. |
- Summary & Exchange Rates: At the top of the page, you will find a Payment and Transfer Amount Summary. If you are making a foreign exchange (FX) payment, this section will also display the applicable exchange rate.
- Support Contact: The bottom of the Remittance Information page will feature local Flywire support contact information based on your region.
What is the authorization letter?
Regardless of your payment method, your instructions will always include an Authorization Letter. This is a formal document indicating that Flywire is officially authorized to collect payments on behalf of your institution.
- When to use it: You can provide this letter to your bank if they require proof of the transfer's purpose (for example, for educational payments).
- What it includes: It includes Flywire’s Business ID and a Paying for section with payment details, such as the payer name, payment amount, and Payment ID.