What are the various payment methods in RP?
Interbank GIRO
The recommended mode of payment is by eGIRO.
To apply, please submit GIRO application online via RP’s eGIRO portal.
You may refer to the User Guide on procedure.
*For newly enrolled students, your RP account will be activated after your completion of the on-boarding process. You will only be able to submit your GIRO application via RP’s eGIRO portal after your RP account has been activated.
Commonly asked questions regarding eGIRO
a. What is the purpose of submitting an eGIRO? Can I use my parent’s account to set up?
A valid GIRO arrangement enables you to make hassle-free payments to RP through your bank account. It also enables RP to promptly perform any refunds and disbursements such as scholarships, bursaries, academic prizes, etc. to students. You may use your own bank account or parent's account. You will be prompted to login to your internet banking once you have selected the bank of your choice.
b. I do not have a SingPass account. Can I use another method to login to eGIRO portal?
You are required to login using SingPass account. Please refer to https://www.singpass.gov.sg/main/html/faq.html on how to register for a SingPass account.
For other SingPass related questions, please go to https://www.singpass.gov.sg for more information.
c. What is the processing time for the GIRO application to be approved?
For applications submitted via RP’s eGIRO, the processing is estimated within 5 working days to be reflected in Student's Portal.
d. How do I know if the GIRO application is approved?
Upon approval of GIRO application, the bank account information will be updated into Student’s Portal (under Financial Matters => Accounts maintained with RP).
If there is no record found in Student’s Portal, you would need to apply online via RP’s eGIRO.
e. When will be the GIRO deduction be carried out?
You will be notified of the deduction date via your RP email account in the form of invoice at least 1 week before the deduction date e.g If the deduction date is 15th February, students will be informed by 9th February.
There is only ONE GIRO deduction for each semester after the tax invoice is sent.
f. How do I know if my GIRO application is in time for deduction?
The invoice you receive will state that your fees will be deducted via GIRO on a stipulated date. Please ensure that you have sufficient funds in your designated bank account on the stipulated deduction date.
g. How to terminate/ change the bank account for the GIRO arrangement?
If you have applied eGIRO via RP’s eGIRO portal, please login to the portal to terminate. You may refer to the User Guide for more information. Processing time for termination of GIRO will take about 5 working days from the date of successful submission.
If you have previously submitted your termination request, you may then submit a new eGIRO application for the new bank account via RP’s eGIRO portal.
h. In the event I do not wish to maintain a GIRO arrangement with RP, how can I receive bursary?
If you do not have GIRO arrangement with RP, you could submit Paynow information through RPConnect. Bursary after offsetting outstanding fees will be credited into the bank account via Paynow (Paynow account must be NRIC-linked to student).
i. What is the date for each semester’s tuition fee GIRO deduction?
Academic Term
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International Student
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Singaporean/PR
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Semester 1 |
Mid March |
End July |
Semester 2 |
Mid September |
End December |
E-payment
This refers to online payment with major credit/debit cards (VISA and MasterCard) and PayNow. Here are a few things to take note of when making such forms of payment:
1) Existing students, please pay through Student's Portal.
2) For ex-student, please pay here.
3) Retain a copy of the acknowledgement of made payments.
PayNow
Payment can be made via your mobile banking app. You just have to take note to indicate your student name and student ID in the “Reference/description” field.
Network Electronic Transfers (NETs) at SAM Machines Island-wide
Network Electronic Transfers (NETs) payment can be made using an ATM card at the SAM Machines island-wide. Here are several things to bear in mind when paying NETs payments:
1) Key your Student ID and the amount payable
2) Remember to obtain the payment receipt once the payment is completed
SingPost Branch
Payment can also be made at any SingPost Branch via Credit Card /Cash/NETS. You just have to take note of the following:
1) Indicate your Student ID and the amount payable to the cashier at the point of payment
2) Remember to obtain the payment receipt once the payment is completed
Pay via SAM Web and Mobile
Payment can be made online at
https://mysam.singpost.com/ via Credit Card/ Debit Card.
Please note to:
1) Indicate your Student ID and the amount payable on-screen
2) Retain a copy of the payment receipt once payment is made
Payment via Flywire
RP has partnered with Flywire to provide you with an easy and secure method of paying your school fees from overseas.
Flywire offers competitive foreign exchange rates and allows you to:
- Track your payment from start to finish
- Pay from any country and any bank (bank transfer, Credit Cards, etc.)
- Save on bank fees
- Receive peace of mind with dedicated 24x7 multilingual customer support.
Go to rp.flywire.com to learn more about Flywire and pay your fees. Please click
here for detailed payer guide.