Secure and straightforward payment information for students and business partners.

There are two distinct banking channels at the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT). Please select the appropriate category for your payment:


Student Banking

This channel is for prospective students (national and international), current students, and alumni of CUT who wish to make a payment on their student account.

The No-Hassle, No-Fuss Way

FNB App Users: CUT is listed as a beneficiary. Simply search for: CUT Student Account.

Other Banking Apps: Search for: Central University of Technology, Free State (or CUT, FS).

Submit Proof of Payment: proofofpayments@cut.ac.za
Bursary Students: Send your bursary letters to bursaries@cut.ac.za

If the beneficiary option is not available on your banking app, please use the manual banking details below:

South African Student Payment

Bank: First National Bank
Account Name: Central University of Technology FS Student Fee Account
Account Number: 62684987418
Account Type: Cheque Account
Branch Name: Bloemfontein
Branch Code: 230134
Reference (Crucial): Student Number or ID Number*

*Students, prospective students (new applicants), or alumni in possession of a student number should preferably use the student number as the payment reference.

International Student Payment

Bank: First National Bank
Account Name: Central University of Technology FS Foreign Account
Account Number: 62684988036
Account Type: Cheque Account
Branch Name: Bloemfontein
Branch Code: 230134
Reference (Crucial): Student Number or Passport Number*

*Students, prospective students (new applicants), or alumni in possession of a student number should preferably use the student number as the payment reference.

Important: No Cash on Campus During Registration

No cash will be handled by CUT cashiers during the registration period. Only credit cards, debit cards, and cheque payments will be accepted by the University cashiers during this time.


Business Banking

This is the operational bank account of CUT. Please use these details for any transactions that are not related to the student payments described above (e.g., vendor invoices, supplier payments).

Operational Account Details

Bank: First National Bank
Account Name: Central University of Technology FS
Account Number: 62538533531
Account Type: Cheque Account
Branch Name: Bloemfontein
Branch Code: 230134
Reference (Crucial): GLA / Invoice Number*

*Please use the relevant Cost Centre and Account (GLA allocation). If an invoice was issued, use the invoice number or whatever specific reference was communicated to you to ensure the payment is allocated correctly.

Submit Proof of Payment:
Please email your proof of payment to proofofpayments@cut.ac.za to ensure swift allocation of your funds.

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