International Payments

Kalamazoo College now accepts international credit/debit cards in addition to international bank transfers!

International Credit & Debit Cards

The Kalamazoo College Payment Center accepts international credit/debit cards with a 4.25% surcharge (minimum $3.00).

Convera GlobalPay Bank Transfer Service

Kalamazoo College works with Convera to provide international students an alternative method for paying student bills. This payment option allows you to pay your student account balance in the currency of your choice and provides a simple and reliable way of initiating payments electronically.

What to expect with Convera GlobalPay

  • No additional transaction charges from Convera or Kalamazoo College
    • Note: you may be charged a transaction fee by your bank
  • Easy process to obtain a foreign currency quote by accessing the Convera GlobalPay for Students platform.
  • You can pay your tuition and fees in the currency of your choice which will then be converted to U.S. dollars.
  • To take out the uncertainty of the total payment amount, the exchange rate is valid for 72 hours after the transaction is initiated.
  • Payments received will include your reference information, which ensures that your payment reaches your student account quickly.
  • Payments will be electronically transmitted to Kalamazoo College ensuring timely posting, typically 2 to 5 business days from the time you initiate the payment.

How to Make Payments via Bank Transfer

Step 1: Initiate your payment quote online

  • Go to the GlobalPay for Kalamazoo College Students platform
  • Enter your student details (Student ID, Name, Email).
  • Enter the amount due in U.S. Dollars.
  • Choose your currency type.
    • Please note: If your local currency is not available, please select an alternative currency or U.S. Dollar option. You will receive all of the benefits listed above including no banking charges from Kalamazoo College or Convera, quicker posting of payment to student account, and fully referenced payments.
  • A payment amount in your currency of choice will automatically be generated. This quote is secured for 72 hours.
  • Agree to the payment amount and accept terms and conditions.
  • Download payment instructions, including a reference number, as a PDF document. You will need the reference number to complete your payment in Step 2.

Step 2: Transfer funds to Convera

  • The payment instructions will tell you how to transfer funds through your personal bank or online.
  • If you have your bank send the funds to Convera, be sure that they send your reference number.

Step 3: Convera does the rest!

  • Using your reference number, Convera will transfer your funds into your Kalamazoo College account.
  • This usually takes 2 to 5 business days after your local bank initiates payment to Convera.

Convera Contact

Toll Free: 1.877.218.8829
Tel: 1.402.884.3041
Email: StudentSupport@convera.com
Website: Convera.com

Money transfer and foreign exchange Services in the US are provided by Convera USA, LLC (NMLS ID: 907333) (referred to as “Convera”. Refer to Convera’s Compliance and Legal documentation for additional information such as terms and conditions as well as a list of state licenses held.