Will paying fees in cash affect my UK student visa application?

No, paying your UK student visa application fee in cash will not affect your visa application, as long as you use the official payment channels approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

In India, you can pay the visa fee in cash at the visa application centre or at selected branches of Standard Chartered Bank. However, most UK universities require tuition fee payments to be made through secure online platforms like Flywire or Convera, not in cash.

Always follow the payment instructions given by your university and use official channels to avoid any issues. If you have questions about accepted payment methods, contact your university’s admissions or finance team.