Payment & Refund Policy

Payment Guidance

On selection of the candidate by the academic board of the Institute, the student is required to transfer the fee to the institute's account as listed below:

Bank of Scotland
Sort Code 12 - 20 - 29
Account No 00440486
IBAN / SWIFT Code GB03 BOFS 1220 2900 4404 86
Bank Identifier Code BOFSGB21281
Payable to British Institute of Technology and E-commerce

Overseas payment of fees should only be made by Bank transfer or Demand Draft and never in cash to a consultant. Drafts should be payable to "British Institute of Technology & E-commerce".

The British Institute of Technology is not qualified to give immigration advice. We would advise you seek advice from a qualified immigration adviser if you have questions relating to your VISA application.

Policy for Overseas Applications

When your VISA has been accepted:

• Once a student's VISA is approved then a refund of the deposit will not be considered.
• If your VISA has been granted and you want to change institute you will not be refunded.

When your VISA has been rejected:

BITE is not accountable in the following circumstances (this is not an exhaustive list):-

• Failure of the student to provide the required documentation, failure to demonstrate the required funds, false representations or fraudulent documents or any other reason where the student is accountable.
• Under the refunds policy any student who submits an application for a visa that is rejected through their own fault will not be considered for a refund.
• If a student has been rejected and it is entirely attributable to the Institute then a deduction will be made for administration costs.
• The justification for this policy is that an Institute's ability to recruit students through the Tier 4 system is directly connected with visa acceptance and rejection. A failed visa damages the reputation of the Institute and its relationship with the United Kingdom Border Agency.
• We advise all students to use a suitably qualified immigration advisor to process their application for a visa. More information on suitable advisors should be gained from the UKBA or FCO within your country.

When you choose to not apply for a VISA:

• If a student elects to not apply after being issued a CAS we will not usually consider a refund of fees paid. This includes students who submit an application and subsequently withdraw whilst it is pending.

Additional Information

• Deposits are considered to be 50% of the fees, any payment in addition to this may be considered for refund if the student is entitled to a refund.
• We strongly advise that you do not process an application with the Institute unless you are sure that you are prepared to travel to the UK for studies.
• Deferral to a later semester is by request and should not be assumed without confirmation.
• You should be aware of the financial implications of study in the UK, including the potential for a loss of the fees you have paid in the above mentioned circumstances.
• For answers to additional questions about the refunds policy please contact the admissions team by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Students are advised to protect themselves appropriately from any potential loss.
• In line with UK money laundering laws, any fee paid will only be refunded to the person who paid the fee, or a person in the same country as the payment was made, nominated by the student. In some cases this may mean that the sponsor, consultant or other body will be the individual the Institute will refund.
• In the case of VISA rejections for deception, students should understand that they will usually face a 10 year ban on processing new VISA applications to the UK.
• Refunds requested past six months from the time of rejection will not be considered

Refund Request Form

• In order to process a refund request you should complete the following form and submit it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the original documents issued and rejection letter if applicable.
• Refund Request Form (click here)

For any clarification or expansion on the information above please contact the admissions team.