The answer is yes, you can pay your university fees directly via the CommBank app. In fact, for most Australian universities, this is the preferred method for domestic and international students already in the country.
There are three main ways to handle this within the app, depending on how your university has issued your invoice.
1. The BPAY Method (Most Common)
Almost every Australian university (including USYD, UNILODGE, and RMIT) uses BPAY. This is the safest way to pay because it uses a unique Customer Reference Number (CRN) that links the payment directly to your student ID.
- How to do it:
- Open the CommBank app and tap Pay.
- Select BPAY.
- Enter the Biller Code and Reference Number found on your invoice.
- 2026 Tip: Use “Bill Sense” in the app to schedule your payment for the census date so you don’t lose interest on your savings too early.
2. The BPOINT / Online Portal Method
Some universities (like Curtin University) use CommBank’s BPOINT platform integrated directly into their student portals.
- How to do it: You log in to your University Student Portal, click “Pay Now,” and select the CommBank/BPOINT option. The app may then ask you to “Confirm” the transaction via a NetCode notification for security.
3. International Students: Paying from Overseas
If you are an international student with a CommBank account but your funds are still in an overseas bank, you have two 2026 options:
- The App Transfer: You can use the “Overseas Transfer” feature in the CommBank app. In April 2026, CommBank often waives the transfer fee for cross-currency transfers (e.g., sending USD to your AUD account), though exchange rate markups still apply.
- Flywire Integration: If your university uses Flywire, they will give you a specific BSB and Account Number. You can pay this like a regular “Pay Someone” transfer in the app.
4. 2026 Payment Limits (Warning)
Standard CommBank app limits are often set to $5,000 per day. Since tuition fees can exceed $15,000, you may need to increase your limit before paying:
- Go to Settings in the app.
- Tap Payment Limits.
- Increase your Daily Limit to cover the full invoice.
- Note: High-limit changes may take 24 hours to “cool down” for security reasons.
