Paying your accommodation fees
Payment methods and payment schedules for accommodation
This page lists the payment deadlines for your accommodation fees, explains how to pay depending on which hall you live in, and what to do if you have a problem with paying your fees.
Payment schedules and methods depend on the hall that you're staying in.
Payment deadlines, fees schedules and payment methods to pay for your accommodation in halls
Payment deadlines
Your fees are due by the dates in the table. From late September, your invoice will be visible in the online payment portal.
Please note that individual students are always held responsible for paying their accommodation fees, and we cannot invoice sponsors unless there is an agreed contract in place such as group bookings.
Log into online payment portal
1. Pay termly
| Academic year 2024/25 | Fees due by |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Friday 4 October 2024 |
| Winter Term | Friday 24 January 2025 |
| Spring Term | Sunday 4 May 2025 |
| Summer Vacation | Friday 13 June 2025 |
| Academic year 2025/26 | Fees due by |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Friday 26 September 2025 |
| Winter Term | Friday 9 January 2026 |
| Spring Term | Sunday 3 May 2026 |
| Summer vacation (51 week contracts only) |
Saturday 20 June 2026 |
2. Pay in instalments (in exceptional circumstances)
We do not offer monthly instalments except in exceptional cases of proven hardship. You need to request this from us and we can't guarantee that we will approve your request. If you want to pay in instalments because you receive monthly funding from a sponsor, you must include documentation from them to confirm this. To be considered for a payment plan, send your request with any documentation (such as your sponsor letter) to: residences.fees@lse.ac.uk
Payment methods
1. Online payment by card or wire transfer
You can pay by credit or debit card, or by bank wire transfer. We can't accept American Express. You will need to know how much you need to pay. If you are unsure of the amount, contact residences.fees@lse.ac.uk.
- To pay online, log into the online payment portal and select 'Advance payment'.
- Enter the amount you would like to pay.
- Select whether you want to pay by card (AmEx not accepted) or by wire transfer. If you select ‘Pay by wire', you will be redirected to Convera to receive a quote.
2. Other payment methods
If you are unable to pay online, please contact residences.fees@lse.ac.uk, as we may be able to make alternative arrangements with you.
We are not able to accept cheque or cash payments.
For more information on how to make payment for your accommodation fees, please visit info.lse.ac.uk/payments.
Fees schedules per hall
Check in your licence agreement to see the exact amounts for your room.
Academic year 2025/26
- Bankside House fees schedule [PDF]
- Butler's Wharf Residence fees schedule [PDF]
- Carr-Saunders Hall fees schedule [PDF]
- High Holborn Residence fees schedule [PDF]
- Passfield Hall fees schedule [PDF]
- Robeson House fees schedule [PDF]
- Rosebery Hall - Rosebery Wing fees schedule [PDF]
- Rosebery Hall - Myddelton Wing fees schedule [PDF]
- Sidney Webb - House fees schedule [PDF]
Academic year 2024/25
- Bankside House fees schedule [PDF]
- Butler's Wharf Residence fees schedule [PDF]
- Carr-Saunders Hall fees schedule [PDF]
- High Holborn Residence fees schedule [PDF]
- Passfield Hall fees schedule [PDF]
- Rosebery Hall - Rosebery Wing fees schedule [PDF]
- Rosebery Hall - Myddelton Wing fees schedule [PDF]
- Sidney Webb - House fees schedule [PDF]
Payment deadlines
Payments are made directly to Sanctuary Students and not to LSE.
Depending on your payment plan and contract, you will need to pay your accommodation in one or three instalments.
Payment dates are available at:
- Sanctuary Students - Lilian Knowles House
- under Transaction Details on the Sanctuary Student Online System
Payment methods
1. Recurring Card Payment (RCP)
To set up a RCP, log into the Sanctuary Students Online System
2. International payments using Convera
Pay your rent in your local currency without worrying about exchange rates or bank charges. Exchange rates are competitive, and the service is free to use for international students. Your family or sponsors can also use it to make payments for you. To use this quick and easy service:
- visit the Sanctuary Students Convera payment page
- enter your student ID, contact details and the details of the person paying
- enter the amount you would like to pay in GBP (£). You will now be supplied with a quote which tells you the amount the payment will cost in your local currency. The quote is guaranteed for 72 hours.
- Contact your bank to transfer the funds in your local currency to Convera, using the details included in the quote. They will then forward the payment in GBP (£).
Payment deadlines
Payments are made directly to urbanest and not to LSE.
Depending on whether you've chosen to pay your accommodation in three or ten instalments, please use the urbanest resident portal for payments.
Payment methods
urbanest accepts payments made by credit/debit card or bank transfer. Cash is not accepted. There is no charge when paying with a UK debit card and a 1.5-2% charge (by your bank) is added to all other card payments. Additional fees on bank/wire transfers will depend on your bank so check with them beforehand.
Payment schedule
Payments are made directly to the University of London and not to LSE.
Depending on your contract and payment plan, you will need to pay in one, three or seven instalments. Payment dates are in the UoL payment guide [PDF]
Payment methods
1. Online
Pay your accommodation fees using the UoL epay online system
2. By phone or in person
You can use a Debit or Credit Card (UoL can't accept American Express). To pay, call or visit the Financial Services Property Office:
Financial Services Property Office
Telephone: 020 7862 5772
Office: 4th Floor, Student Central Building,
Malet Street, London
WC1E 7HY
3. By cheque
You can pay by cheque in person at the Financial Services Property Office, 4th Floor, Student Central Building, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HY
4. By bank Transfer
Use the bank details supplied at the bottom of your accommodation invoice. When making a transfer, you must reference the payment with your surname and accommodation ID (for example ICH Smith – 0012345). For bank details view the UoL payment guide [PDF]
Refunds, cancellations and what to do if there's a problem
Different refund and cancellation policies apply to different types of accommodation.
- For term-time accommodation visit: Term-time accommodation cancellation and refunds
- If you already live in halls during term-time and would like to move out, visit: Moving out early
- For LSE summer vacation accommodation, booked through the LSE Student Accommodation system, visit: Summer accommodation next steps and refund policy
- For late summer early arrival accommodation, booked through the LSE Student Accommodation system, visit: Early arrival terms and conditions [PDF]
LSE Halls and Sidney Webb House
Contact us straight away if you are having difficulties paying your fees: residences.fees@lse.ac.uk. You may qualify to pay in monthly instalments instead of termly.
Sanctuary Students - Lilian Knowles House
Don't ignore it. Talk to Sanctuary Students as soon as you know there is a problem. They will be able to advise you. In exceptional circumstances, they may permit a delay to your payment or allow you to make part-payment. They may offer your other support, like referring you to CiC for free debt advice. Submit your request to their team and they’ll let you know once the request is confirmed. Contact Sanctuary Students
urbanest Westminster Bridge
Get in touch with urbanest on support@urbanest.com or call direct on +44 (0)20 7042 7890.
University of London halls
Contact the University of London Financial Services Property Team directly on 020 7862 5772 or in person at the Financial Services Property Office. It's located next to the University of London Housing Services Office on the 4th Floor of the Student Central Building, London WC1E 7HY.
This is a service provided by the University of London, not by LSE.
Please read the information under the "How much deposit do I need to pay upfront" on the Cost of living in halls page.