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Published 02 Jun, 2025

From Ibadan to South-africa: Zainab’s Journey and the Future of Cross-Border Education Payments

Written By

Ayodeji Oguntade

From Ibadan to South-africa: Zainab’s Journey and the Future of Cross-Border Education Payments

In the heart of Ibadan, Nigeria, Zainab sat at a crowded internet café, nervously refreshing a banking page as she attempted to pay her tuition abroad. Her dream of studying international business in an institution in south africa was within reach—but the payment system standing between her and that dream felt like an unrelenting wall.

Endless paperwork. Foreign exchange (FX) bottlenecks. Delays. Hidden fees. And worse—no real-time updates. Zainab isn’t alone.
For thousands of African students trying to fund their education abroad, paying tuition is one of the most stressful parts of the journey.


But that’s where Campteller steps in.

💡 Built for Students Like Zainab
Campteller is not just a platform—it’s a bridge. A student-first solution that empowers learners to pay for tuition, get insurance, and manage international education finances with confidence and speed. For Zainab, switching to Campteller was like lifting a weight off her shoulders.

“I just logged in, selected my school, chose the currency, and paid in Naira. No paperwork, no bank runs. I got a receipt instantly. The school confirmed the payment in hours.”


🧠 Why Traditional Methods Fail

Students often rely on outdated bank systems or unregulated agents who:

  • Take days (or even weeks) to confirm transactions

    Charge unexplained fees

    Offer little to no tracking

    Provide zero student-focused support

    This results in missed deadlines, stress, and in some cases, visa or school admission delays.


Campteller changes that narrative.


🚀 What Makes Campteller Different?


Cross-border tuition payments made in local currency
Instant receipts and tracking
✅ Access to student accomodation and school-approved payment routes
✅ Built-in compliance checks to ensure your funds go directly where they should
✅ A growing network of partner schools and banks across Africa, the UK, Canada, and more


🌍 Building a Future Without Borders

Zainab’s story is just one of many. From Accra to Tanzania. Nairobi to South Africa. Nigeria to Uganda. African students are rising, and they deserve modern financial tools that rise with them. Campteller isn’t just solving a payment problem—we’re enabling educational mobility at scale.


Ready to take the stress out of paying for your education?

If you're a student like Zainab, or a parent supporting a child abroad, Campteller is here to make your journey smoother, faster, and smarter.


For more information , visit www.campteller.com Because no student should miss a lecture because of a broken payment system.


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