STUDENT LOANS on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Student Loans Company, a government company. The Student Loans Company administers student finance in the UK. An entry can be a maintenance loan or grant being paid into your account, or it may relate to the Student Finance application process.
STUDENT LOANS is a transaction descriptor for Student Loans Company, a government company.
The Student Loans Company administers student finance in the UK. An entry can be a maintenance loan or grant being paid into your account, or it may relate to the Student Finance application process. Repayments themselves are normally taken automatically through payroll rather than your bank, and the descriptor usually reads SLC or STUDENT LOANS.
This code appears on your bank statement because banks display a short payment reference — set by the merchant's payment processor — rather than the company's full trading name. The code STUDENT LOANS is the official identifier that Student Loans Company registered with Visa or Mastercard.
Student Loans Company is a well-known, legitimate company. Most charges from this merchant are authorised and relate to purchases or subscriptions you signed up for. If you don't recognise the charge, check your email for a receipt or log into your Student Loans Company account to review recent activity.
Student Loans Company may also appear on your statement as:
STUDENT LOANS is a bank statement transaction code for Student Loans Company, a government company. The Student Loans Company administers student finance in the UK. An entry can be a maintenance loan or grant being paid into your account, or it may relate to the Student Finance application process. Repayments themselves are normally taken automatically through payroll rather than your bank, and the descriptor usually reads SLC or STUDENT LOANS. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.
Student Loans Company is a well-known, legitimate company. Most charges from this merchant are authorised and relate to purchases or subscriptions you signed up for. If you don't recognise the charge, check your email for a receipt or log into your Student Loans Company account to review recent activity.
STUDENT LOANS appears on your statement because Student Loans Company processed a payment through their card payment provider. The code is set by their payment processor and is the official descriptor registered with Visa or Mastercard. Common reasons include a subscription renewal, a one-off purchase, or a trial period that has converted to a paid plan.
To stop STUDENT LOANS charges from appearing on your statement, you need to cancel your Student Loans Company subscription or account. Log in to the Student Loans Company website, go to your account settings, and cancel your subscription. If you cannot find the cancellation option or do not recognise the charge, contact your bank to dispute it and block future payments.
If you believe you have been charged incorrectly by Student Loans Company, first contact their customer support to request a refund. If they are unresponsive or unhelpful, contact your bank and ask to raise a chargeback. You typically have up to 120 days from the transaction date to raise a chargeback claim. For credit card purchases over £100, you may also be protected under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.
For more information about Student Loans Company and all its known transaction codes, visit the Student Loans Company merchant page.