It is the requirement of all South African nurses and people who practice nursing in South Africa to pay their SANC registration fees to the South African Nursing Council.
These fees are paid annually to either start, resume or restore their nursing status in South Africa. Failure to pay the fees comes with consequences that is the inability to practise as a nurse in South Africa.
In this comprehensive article, we are going to talk about all the processes that one needs to go through to pay their SANC registration fee. Keep reading to find out more in the following paragraphs.
What Is SANC Registration Fee?
The SANC Registration fee is the fee that nurses pay to SANC as part of being members of the body and enjoying the benefits that come with it. The registration fee varies depending on which one a member is paying for. Some of the fees paid include;
- Initial Registration: this fee is paid by nurses who have just graduated and are now joining the working force hence the name initial. All nurses must pay this fee as this makes them or automatically allows them to be members of SANC.
- Annual Registration: This is more or less the renewal registration. As a member or so much to say an old member of SANC, you are mandated to pay an annual registration fee to renew you as a member of SANC.
- Late Renewal: as the name implies, this fee is paid by those who failed to meet the deadline for registration. That is to say, all those who pay the late renewal fee are those who did not pay the actual registration fee on time hence as ‘punishment’, they are required to pay extra for paying late.
- Restoration Fee: should a member fail to pay either their renewal or initial registration fee for some time, their names will be taken out of SANC, sort of cancelled from SANC. This indicates that they are no longer members of SANC and as such, they need to pay this fee to be restored into the system by SANC.
How To Pay SANC Registration Fees
SANC has made sure to see to it that, registration processes are easy so that it does not become one of the many tedious things that people have to deal with daily. With that in mind, the process is easy and one could start and finish within seconds or a blink of an eye.
Here is how to go about it;
- Use the bank information provided by the SANC to complete and sign an account deposit slip.
- In the reference section on the form, write your SANC’s reference number, which is an 8-digit number that starts with a “1.” Immediately after, without a space, write the yearly fees payment code, “ANLFEES.”
- Give the Teller your cash payment and both copies of the deposit slip.
- In case you have any questions, keep a duplicate of the deposit slip secure.
- Four weeks following the payment of your SANC registration fee, SANC will mail you your Annual Practising Certificate.
Can I Pay The SANC Registration Fee At The Bank?
You may be wondering if it is possible to pay your SANC registration fee at the bank. The answer is yes, you are allowed to pay your SANC registration fee at the bank.
However, not all banks accept SANC fees as they have accredited banks that SANC has made available for members to use when paying their fees.
SANC Registration Fee Payment Via Bank Transfer
SANC registration fees can be done through bank transfers. To do this, you will have to follow these to the very letter;
- The first thing you need to do is to make sure you have the right bank details of the bank you wish to use for the transfer. To find out this, you can visit the SANC official website to find out the affiliate banks that recommend or SANC uses.
- Once that is out of the way, you will need to log into the banking portal to start the payment process.
- The next thing to do is to enter the payment details once you have successfully entered the portal. This includes the amount to be paid, the recipient’s bank details and the reference.
- You may want to review the process to make sure you have not made any mistakes. Upon realization that you are in the clear, you can proceed to authorize the transfer by hitting send.
- The last thing on this list is to make sure you keep the proof of payment.
How To Pay SANC Registration Fees At First National Bank (FNB)
One of the banks that SANC accepts payment from is the First National Bank and the payment process is quite smooth. Here is how to go about it;
You will start the process by using the following details.
SANC Details FNB Details
Branch Name Corporate Core Banking – Pretoria
Branch Code 253145
Account Name SA Nursing Council No 2 Account
Account Number 514 211 86 193
As humans as we are, we are bound to make mistakes so there is a need to go over the slip and the banking details over and over again to avoid any mistakes that might end you up in sending the money elsewhere and wasting your time.
Here are a few additional tips that will come in handy;
Time: To satisfy any SANC registration requirements, make sure you start the bank transfer within the allotted window of time.
- Reach out to SANC: Please don’t hesitate to get help from SANC if you have any queries or worries about the bank transfer procedure or the payment information.
- You may successfully pay your SANC registration fees by bank transfer by following these procedures, which will guarantee that registration criteria are met and that you keep your South African nursing license in effect.
How To Pay SANC Registration Fees At Standard Bank
We have already mentioned that nurses can pay their registration fee using the First National Bank. Additionally, they can use Standard Bank as well to make this registration. This is how to go about it;
- The first thing on the list to do here is to go on the bank app on your smart device. Log into your account once you are there.
- Press the payment button.
- Select Add New Company Beneficiary.
- Input the OTP that was delivered to your email address or mobile device.
- Select the business on the list.
- You can search by company on this screen.
- Click on Search after entering “S” (space) “A” in the company name.
- Click the drop-down menu, choose “S A NURSING COUNCIL,” and then click Select.
- It is the mechanism that will enter the Council’s company number, 42280051885. You shouldn’t be concerned if it differs from the Council bank account number because this is just Standard Bank’s way of referring to the Council bank account. It is not SANC’s bank account number.
- To make this information appear on YOUR bank statement, enter something like “SANC FEES” in the My Reference area.
- In the Beneficiary Reference section, enter your SANC Reference Number.
- Press the “Continue” button.
- Examine the confirmation screen’s details.
- Click Confirm if everything is in order and you’re happy.
- Your account will now have SANC listed as a beneficiary.
- You can pay SANC at any moment after completing the beneficiary profile setup.
By following these procedures, you will guarantee that SANC is registered as a beneficiary for easy and prompt payments.
How To Pay SANC Registration Fees By Post
By using the post office, you can also pay your SANC registration fee. This process is for the benefit of the best word one of the easiest. These are the steps;
- You have to send or post a guaranteed cheque to SANC. This cheque should be a guaranteed one. You have to also make sure to include a note indicating who the cheque is from.
- Also, there is a need to include the SANC registration number in the note, your South African identification number and an active phone number in case the need arises for you to be called.
- Lastly, make sure to never send physical cash through the post for the payment of your SANC fees.
After all of these have been said and done, make sure never to make your SANC fee payment via the post as that order has since been cancelled. This means that you cannot use the post to pay your SANC fees again. To make sure you don’t forget any crucial information, you can also obtain remittance advice from the SANC website.
How To Pay SANC Registration Fees Electronically
The SANC registration fee costs can be paid by nurses or anyone who has to make such payments using phone or online banking. They must make sure to pay the Council’s bank account, nevertheless.
- Use the SANC banking information displayed above.
- Verify that the information printed on the Council’s bank account includes your eight-digit Council reference number, which should come right after the yearly fee payment type code, “ANLFEES.”
- Verify the accuracy of the information on the statement! Additional information, such as “Ref.,” is not required.
Note that after the payment has been made, it will take SANC six weeks to process your certificate which will then be sent to you.
How To Pay SANC Registration. Fees At the SANC Office
This means is used when you have a lot of time on your hands and also when you need your certificate as soon as possible as there could be a lot of queues there and who wants to be in a queue? Here is the process to follow;
- Give your payment (a bank-guaranteed check or credit card) to the cashier together with your old Annual Practising Certificate (or another document with your Council reference number) or your identity documents.
- If your registration is current, you will receive your Annual Practising Certificate right now.
- Important notice: Cash payments at the counter will not be accepted by the Council. First National Bank, or FNB, will be the place where you are asked to deposit the cash.
How To Pay SANC Registration Fees By Debit Order
Unfortunately, SANC no longer accepts this means of payment. It has long been cancelled. This means that, if you want to pay your registration fee, you will have to use any of the means mentioned above.
Things To Do When Paying SANC Registration Fees
- If you are paying the Council, please include your full name, SANC Reference Number, and the payment type code “ANLFEES.”
- Unless asked to pay only half of the whole amount, pay the exact amount in full based on your category; do not pay less or more than what is necessary.
- Ensure that the South African Nursing Council’s bank account receives all electronically submitted payments.
- For any questions, keep your bank deposit slip handy.
- Until prompted, do not provide the Council with your proof of payment by fax or postal mail.
- If your information changes, send your remittance to the Council instead of paying at the bank.
Important Payment Deadlines
These are SANC payment deadlines that nurses are supposed to be aware of to beat them. If a nurse does not meet a deadline, they will have to pay a penalty. Visit the official SANC website here: https://www.sanc.co.za/examinations/ to view more.
Contact Information For Payment Support
- Phone Number: +27 12 420 1000
- payments@sanc.co.za
- 602 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
- Fax Number: +27 12 343 5400
Where Can I Pay My SANC Annual Fee?
You can either make payment at the SANC office or use any of the banks that work with SANC to pay your fees.
FAQs
What Is SANC?
As usual, before we delve into the heart of this article, let’s first take a read at what SANC is. SANC stands for South African Nursing Council. This council or body is responsible for making sure that nurses abide by the rules and regulations. It serves as a regulatory body to check nurses and nursing schools to be of their utmost best and bring sanity to the nursing profession.
Can I Pay SANC Registration Fee Using The Bank?
Yes, you can.
Does SANC Registration Fee Payment Have Deadlines?
Yes, it does.
Can I Pay The SANC Registration Fee Using A Debit Order?
Unfortunately, SANC does not accept debit any more.
How Much Is The Registration Fee For Nursing in South Africa?
Registered Nurses and Midwives pay R390.00, while enrolled Nurses and Midwives pay R230.00.
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