premed1765849321 Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 I was very fortunate to received an offer from UBC however I am finding their payment instructions SO confusing. I have been unable to use the Interac online option (despite trying both RBC and TD accounts). So I moved onto the certified cheque options. However, they say "A certified cheque is a cheque from the bank, not from your personal chequing account. The bank confirms you have sufficient funds, then issues a cheque on your behalf." I went to the bank and they said that what they're describing is a bank draft and not a certified cheque. Now I'm not sure which to send. I have messaged the Admin team but have not heard back. Can anyone provide guidance? Sorry if this is confusing or neurotic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust_Bucket Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Do you have a Visa Debit branded access card? I recall my TD account not working for that reason. I saw a post on **DELETED** about requesting a 13-digit Interac card that would work with Interac online, but the process to do so looked a bit slow and cumbersome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premed1765849321 Posted May 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Yeah I think it takes a week or to get a card, so at that point sending a cheque was faster. They did respond and say they would accept either a Bank Draft or certified cheque Dust_Bucket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Me_Reject_Man Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Following. Wondering the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOODATGETTINGREJECTED Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 i’m in the same boat. I opened up a TD account but i gather I can’t send money since I have a debit/visa TD card. considering sending a cheque tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchpress Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Every year they do this and it’s always annoying and confusing for incoming students. I don’t understand why they don’t change it. Especially now with the pandemic, the last thing any one wants to do is go to a physical bank. One other thing you can try: In my year I ended up finding someone I knew with a regular interac card and account who could pay it online for me, and then I just e-transferred them the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premed1765849321 Posted May 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 33 minutes ago, GOODATGETTINGREJECTED said: i’m in the same boat. I opened up a TD account but i gather I can’t send money since I have a debit/visa TD card. considering sending a cheque tomorrow. Yeah I called TD and they said they don't do it with their regular cards anymore or something? I feel like this is the final test to get into med school lol .. :/ frenchpress, plsdontletthisbeawaste, wanderforhelp and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOODATGETTINGREJECTED Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 If anyone calls mdadmissions today, can they let us know in this thread whether we are to send a certified cheque or a bank draft? edit: nvm saw post above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premed1765849321 Posted May 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 3 hours ago, GOODATGETTINGREJECTED said: If anyone calls mdadmissions today, can they let us know in this thread whether we are to send a certified cheque or a bank draft pleaseeeee I think they don't have a phone line currently due to COVID, but I messaged through the application portal and basically sent the same thing as my original post. Their reply: A bank draft will be sufficient. My reply: Just to confirm, I should not send the certified cheque I had made and should instead send a bank draft? Their reply: We will accept either. SO I sent a certified cheque via courier but I also printed out the messages and put them in the envelope as well. Gotta cover all bases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOODATGETTINGREJECTED Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, premed1765849321 said: I think they don't have a phone line currently due to COVID, but I messaged through the application portal and basically sent the same thing as my original post. Their reply: A bank draft will be sufficient. My reply: Just to confirm, I should not send the certified cheque I had made and should instead send a bank draft? Their reply: We will accept either. SO I sent a certified cheque via courier but I also printed out the messages and put them in the envelope as well. Gotta cover all bases awesome, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubcstudent Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Curious what courier services are you guys using? I haven’t sent anything out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Me_Reject_Man Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 I just went with FedEx. Might be a bit more expensive but I've used them before so am comfortable using them. They had a couple different price options for express courier ($35-65 - different delivery times for tomorrow). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubcstudent Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 26 minutes ago, Call_Me_Reject_Man said: I just went with FedEx. Might be a bit more expensive but I've used them before so am comfortable using them. They had a couple different price options for express courier ($35-65 - different delivery times for tomorrow). Can you tell a bit more about what options you selected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovevan Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 For those who sent a certified cheque/bank draft, how long did it take for the application status page to update to "Received" after the cheque has been delivered (as seen on courier tracking)? Mine says it was delivered 9am on May 18th, but says not received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premed1765849321 Posted May 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 35 minutes ago, welovevan said: For those who sent a certified cheque/bank draft, how long did it take for the application status page to update to "Received" after the cheque has been delivered (as seen on courier tracking)? Mine says it was delivered 9am on May 18th, but says not received. Same here. Was delivered yesterday morning at 10am still says not received. Probably takes the office a little while to process it/update status Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubcstudent Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Has anyone who sent in a cheque have their status updated on OAS (not received to receive)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Me_Reject_Man Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 24 minutes ago, ubcstudent said: Has anyone who sent in a cheque have their status updated on OAS (not received to receive)? Nope not yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premed1765849321 Posted May 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 3 hours ago, ubcstudent said: Has anyone who sent in a cheque have their status updated on OAS (not received to receive)? Mine also hasn't changed yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubcstudent Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Still not received for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retawxy Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 not updated for me either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphw4 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Not updated for me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premed1765849321 Posted May 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 2 hours ago, ubcstudent said: Still not received for me. Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlantZaddy Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Can I just say – take a breather! Stop stressing about if your status changes because a) it’s a pandemic and less people are not working from the office where your cheques are being sent, so more time to process, and b) you’ve accepted and have done all the things you need to this point.. no one is looking for you to slip up and rescind your offer. Realise you’ll have constant tasks to be doing as the summer progresses, take time to stop checking your OAS! ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubcstudent Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, PlantZaddy said: Can I just say – take a breather! Stop stressing about if your status changes because a) it’s a pandemic and less people are not working from the office where your cheques are being sent, so more time to process, and b) you’ve accepted and have done all the things you need to this point.. no one is looking for you to slip up and rescind your offer. Realise you’ll have constant tasks to be doing as the summer progresses, take time to stop checking your OAS! ❤️ Sounds like you paid with interac online ... plsdontletthisbeawaste, premed1765849321, frenchpress and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlantZaddy Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 14 minutes ago, ubcstudent said: Sounds like you paid with interac online ... I’ve already been at UBC med for a couple years to know how some of these things work. But I paid by certified cheque too in my year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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