​Booking and Payment Options

How to register

You can register with Galway Cultural Institute in a few easy steps:

1. Please complete all sections of the GCI school registration form or book online through this website.
2. Send it with a non-refundable deposit of €150.00 by FLYWIRE, Bank Transfer or Credit Card six to eight weeks prior to course commencement.
3. Upon receipt of your Registration Form we will confirm your place and send you a full invoice.
4. You must pay your full fees including tuition, accommodation and all additional fees at least 28 days in advance of your arrival (21 days in winter).
5. Should you book less than 28 days in advance of your start date, full fees must be sent on receipt of invoice.
6. Full fees must be received before accommodation details are sent. These are usually sent two weeks prior to your arrival.
7. Airport Transfer details should be sent as soon as they are available and at least seven days prior to the course.

Payment Options

You have a number of payment options including Flywire, Bank Transfer or Credit Card.

Whatever type of payment you choose, proof of payment of fees must be sent to us. Please quote your Student Reference Number on all correspondence. Your Student Reference Number is essential to track your payments. Please email a scanned copy of your payment type to us - FLY-WIRE, Bank Transfer or Credit Card.

We have chosen FLY-WIRE as our preferred option because:

• It is secure and efficient and is done online.
• You can pay by bank transfer or by credit card.
• You can pay in your own local currency and see the euro amounts due to us.
• Bank charges do not apply.
• Both you, the student, and we, the school, can very easily track your payments from beginning to end.
• There are additional options for specific countries which you can see on www.flywire.com

Payment Using Flywire

To pay your fees:

i) You can log on directly to our page on flywire.com/pay/galwayculturalinstitute to begin the payment process or onto www.flywire.com directly.

ii) Choose your country & amount to pay in EURO.

iii) Choose your payment method & make your payment

iv) Enter your details & the student details (if the payee is different to the student). This includes the GCI/GBS STUDENT ID NUMBER.

v) Track or confirm your payment by email, SMS or by logging into www.galwayculturalintstitute.f...

Visa Application and Refund Policy

Bank Transfer

Account Name: Galway Business School  Bank: AIB Bank, 18 Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland Swift: AIBKIE2DXXX  Sort Code: 93-72-23  Bank Account: 08820189

IBAN:- IE 81 AIBK937223 08820189

All bank charges are the responsibility of the student. 

Payment by credit card Payment by credit card is subject to an additional 2.5% charge of the total fee due. Please quote YOUR STUDENT REFERENCE NUMBER in the narrative as without it, we cannot track your payment, and we will think that you have not paid us. PLEASE NOTE We will send your accommodation details and arrival information approximately two weeks before departure. These are subject to receipt of full payment of your fees into GCI / GBS bank account.