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title: Payments, fees and rent | Scape Knowledge Base
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# Payments, fees and rent

 Find clear guidance on rent, deposits, fees, instalments and payment options at Scape.

## Rent and pricing

- [Are there any additional costs I should be aware of?](https://help.scape.com/are-there-any-additional-costs-i-should-be-aware-of)
- [What is included in the rent price?](https://help.scape.com/what-is-included-in-the-rent-price)
- [How is my rent calculated?](https://help.scape.com/how-is-my-rent-calculated)
- [Does the price vary by room type, location or contract length?](https://help.scape.com/does-the-price-vary-by-room-type-location-or-contract-length)
- [What is the total cost of my accommodation?](https://help.scape.com/what-is-the-total-cost-of-my-accommodation)

## Paying your rent

- [How do I pay my rent?](https://help.scape.com/how-do-i-pay-my-rent)
- [How do I set up or change a payment plan?](https://help.scape.com/how-do-i-set-up-or-change-a-payment-plan)
- [Can I pay in instalments or in full upfront?](https://help.scape.com/can-i-pay-in-instalments-or-in-full-upfront)
- [When is my rent due?](https://help.scape.com/when-is-my-rent-due)
- [What happens if I miss a payment deadline?](https://help.scape.com/what-happens-if-i-miss-a-payment-deadline)

## Payment methods

- [What payment methods are accepted?](https://help.scape.com/what-payment-methods-are-accepted)
- [Can I pay by card, bank transfer or direct debit?](https://help.scape.com/can-i-pay-by-card-bank-transfer-or-direct-debit)
- [Are there any fees for certain payment methods?](https://help.scape.com/are-there-any-fees-for-certain-payment-methods)

## International payments

- [Can I pay in my local currency?](https://help.scape.com/can-i-pay-in-my-local-currency)
- [How long do international payments take to process?](https://help.scape.com/how-long-do-international-payments-take-to-process)
- [Are there additional charges for international payments?](https://help.scape.com/are-there-additional-charges-for-international-payments)
- [How do international payments work?](https://help.scape.com/how-do-international-payments-work)

## Deposits and advance payments

- [When and how is my deposit returned?](https://help.scape.com/when-and-how-is-my-deposit-returned)
- [Do I need to pay a deposit or advance rent?](https://help.scape.com/do-i-need-to-pay-a-deposit-or-advance-rent)
- [Is my deposit refundable?](https://help.scape.com/is-my-deposit-refundable)
- [What does my deposit or advance payment cover?](https://help.scape.com/what-does-my-deposit-or-advance-payment-cover)

## Late and failed payments

- [Are there penalties for late payment?](https://help.scape.com/are-there-penalties-for-late-payment)
- [What happens if a payment fails?](https://help.scape.com/what-happens-if-a-payment-fails)
- [What should I do if I’m unable to pay on time?](https://help.scape.com/what-should-i-do-if-im-unable-to-pay-on-time)
- [What happens if I miss a rent payment?](https://help.scape.com/what-happens-if-i-miss-a-rent-payment)

## Refunds and cancellations

- [Am I eligible for a refund?](https://help.scape.com/am-i-eligible-for-a-refund)
- [What happens to my payments if I cancel my booking?](https://help.scape.com/what-happens-to-my-payments-if-i-cancel-my-booking)
- [How do I request a refund?](https://help.scape.com/how-do-i-request-a-refund)
- [How long do refunds take to process?](https://help.scape.com/how-long-do-refunds-take-to-process)

## Invoices and receipts

- [How can I view my payment history?](https://help.scape.com/how-can-i-view-my-payment-history)
- [Can I download invoices or receipts?](https://help.scape.com/can-i-download-invoices-or-receipts)
- [Will I receive confirmation after making a payment?](https://help.scape.com/will-i-receive-confirmation-after-making-a-payment)

## Managing payment details

- [Can I change my payment method after booking?](https://help.scape.com/can-i-change-my-payment-method-after-booking)
- [How do I update my payment details?](https://help.scape.com/how-do-i-update-my-payment-details)
- [Who can I contact about payment queries?](https://help.scape.com/who-can-i-contact-about-payment-queries)

- [Finding the right room](https://help.scape.com/finding-the-right-room#main-content)

    - [Locations and buildings](https://help.scape.com/finding-the-right-room#locations-and-buildings)
    - [Room types and layouts](https://help.scape.com/finding-the-right-room#room-types-and-layouts)
    - [Availability and pricing](https://help.scape.com/finding-the-right-room#availability-and-pricing)
    - [Viewing options](https://help.scape.com/finding-the-right-room#viewing-options)
    - [Accessibility and requirements](https://help.scape.com/finding-the-right-room#accessibility-and-requirements)
- [Eligibility and requirements](https://help.scape.com/eligibility-and-requirements#main-content)

    - [Who can book](https://help.scape.com/eligibility-and-requirements#who-can-book)
    - [Student status and enrolment](https://help.scape.com/eligibility-and-requirements#student-status-and-enrolment)
    - [Age requirements](https://help.scape.com/eligibility-and-requirements#age-requirements)
    - [Visa requirements](https://help.scape.com/eligibility-and-requirements#visa-requirements)
    - [Guarantors](https://help.scape.com/eligibility-and-requirements#guarantors)
    - [Required documents](https://help.scape.com/eligibility-and-requirements#required-documents)
    - [International student requirements](https://help.scape.com/eligibility-and-requirements#international-student-requirements)
    - [Exceptions and special circumstances](https://help.scape.com/eligibility-and-requirements#exceptions-and-special-circumstances)
- [Before you book](https://help.scape.com/before-you-book#main-content)

    - [What’s included in rent](https://help.scape.com/before-you-book#whats-included-in-rent)
    - [Contract lengths and dates](https://help.scape.com/before-you-book#contract-lengths-and-dates)
    - [Choosing and securing your room](https://help.scape.com/before-you-book#choosing-and-securing-your-room)
    - [Booking with others](https://help.scape.com/before-you-book#booking-with-others)
    - [Offers and promotions](https://help.scape.com/before-you-book#offers-and-promotions)
    - [Requests and preferences](https://help.scape.com/before-you-book#requests-and-preferences)
    - [Before booking considerations](https://help.scape.com/before-you-book#before-booking-considerations)
- [Booking your room](https://help.scape.com/booking-your-room#main-content)

    - [How to book](https://help.scape.com/booking-your-room#how-to-book)
    - [Booking process and timeline](https://help.scape.com/booking-your-room#booking-process-and-timeline)
    - [Payments during booking](https://help.scape.com/booking-your-room#payments-during-booking)
    - [Booking confirmation](https://help.scape.com/booking-your-room#booking-confirmation)
    - [Documents and verification](https://help.scape.com/booking-your-room#documents-and-verification)
    - [Making changes to your booking](https://help.scape.com/booking-your-room#making-changes-to-your-booking)
    - [Booking help and issues](https://help.scape.com/booking-your-room#booking-help-and-issues)
- [Payments, fees and rent](https://help.scape.com/payments-fees-and-rent#main-content)

    - [Rent and pricing](https://help.scape.com/payments-fees-and-rent#rent-and-pricing)
    - [Paying your rent](https://help.scape.com/payments-fees-and-rent#paying-your-rent)
    - [Payment methods](https://help.scape.com/payments-fees-and-rent#payment-methods)
    - [International payments](https://help.scape.com/payments-fees-and-rent#international-payments)
    - [Deposits and advance payments](https://help.scape.com/payments-fees-and-rent#deposits-and-advance-payments)
    - [Late and failed payments](https://help.scape.com/payments-fees-and-rent#late-and-failed-payments)
    - [Refunds and cancellations](https://help.scape.com/payments-fees-and-rent#refunds-and-cancellations)
    - [Invoices and receipts](https://help.scape.com/payments-fees-and-rent#invoices-and-receipts)
    - [Managing payment details](https://help.scape.com/payments-fees-and-rent#managing-payment-details)
- [Contracts, cancellations and policies](https://help.scape.com/contracts-cancellations-and-policies#main-content)

    - [Tenancy agreements](https://help.scape.com/contracts-cancellations-and-policies#tenancy-agreements)
    - [Understanding your contract](https://help.scape.com/contracts-cancellations-and-policies#understanding-your-contract)
    - [Cooling-off period](https://help.scape.com/contracts-cancellations-and-policies#cooling-off-period)
    - [Cancelling your booking](https://help.scape.com/contracts-cancellations-and-policies#cancelling-your-booking)
    - [Change of Study Circumstances](https://help.scape.com/contracts-cancellations-and-policies#change-of-study-circumstances)
    - [Replacement tenants](https://help.scape.com/contracts-cancellations-and-policies#replacement-tenants)
    - [Ending your contract early](https://help.scape.com/contracts-cancellations-and-policies#ending-your-contract-early)
    - [Changes before move-in](https://help.scape.com/contracts-cancellations-and-policies#changes-before-move-in)
    - [Policy updates and exceptions](https://help.scape.com/contracts-cancellations-and-policies#policy-updates-and-exceptions)
- [Preparing to move in](https://help.scape.com/preparing-to-move-in#main-content)

    - [Move-in checklist](https://help.scape.com/preparing-to-move-in#move-in-checklist)
    - [What to bring](https://help.scape.com/preparing-to-move-in#what-to-bring)
    - [Arrival planning](https://help.scape.com/preparing-to-move-in#arrival-planning)
    - [Pre-arrival tasks](https://help.scape.com/preparing-to-move-in#pre-arrival-tasks)
    - [Travel planning](https://help.scape.com/preparing-to-move-in#travel-planning)
    - [Deliveries before arrival](https://help.scape.com/preparing-to-move-in#deliveries-before-arrival)
    - [Setting up essentials](https://help.scape.com/preparing-to-move-in#setting-up-essentials)
- [Arriving and checking in](https://help.scape.com/arriving-and-checking-in#main-content)

    - [Check-in process](https://help.scape.com/arriving-and-checking-in#check-in-process)
    - [Arrival times and access](https://help.scape.com/arriving-and-checking-in#arrival-times-and-access)
    - [What to bring on the day](https://help.scape.com/arriving-and-checking-in#what-to-bring-on-the-day)
    - [Keys and access](https://help.scape.com/arriving-and-checking-in#keys-and-access)
    - [Room and inventory checks](https://help.scape.com/arriving-and-checking-in#room-and-inventory-checks)
    - [Support on arrival](https://help.scape.com/arriving-and-checking-in#support-on-arrival)
- [Living with Scape](https://help.scape.com/living-with-scape#main-content)

    - [Your room and shared spaces](https://help.scape.com/living-with-scape#your-room-and-shared-spaces)
    - [Facilities and amenities](https://help.scape.com/living-with-scape#facilities-and-amenities)
    - [Wi-Fi and connectivity](https://help.scape.com/living-with-scape#wi-fi-and-connectivity)
    - [Laundry](https://help.scape.com/living-with-scape#laundry)
    - [Mail and parcels](https://help.scape.com/living-with-scape#mail-and-parcels)
    - [Guests and visitors](https://help.scape.com/living-with-scape#guests-and-visitors)
    - [Noise and shared living](https://help.scape.com/living-with-scape#noise-and-shared-living)
    - [Cleaning and upkeep](https://help.scape.com/living-with-scape#cleaning-and-upkeep)
    - [Resident app and portal](https://help.scape.com/living-with-scape#resident-app-and-portal)
- [Maintenance and repairs](https://help.scape.com/maintenance-and-repairs#main-content)

    - [Reporting an issue](https://help.scape.com/maintenance-and-repairs#reporting-an-issue)
    - [Emergency vs non-emergency](https://help.scape.com/maintenance-and-repairs#emergency-vs-non-emergency)
    - [Repair timeframes](https://help.scape.com/maintenance-and-repairs#repair-timeframes)
    - [Access for maintenance](https://help.scape.com/maintenance-and-repairs#access-for-maintenance)
    - [Common issues](https://help.scape.com/maintenance-and-repairs#common-issues)
    - [Shared spaces and facilities](https://help.scape.com/maintenance-and-repairs#shared-spaces-and-facilities)
    - [Planned maintenance](https://help.scape.com/maintenance-and-repairs#planned-maintenance)
    - [Damage and responsibility](https://help.scape.com/maintenance-and-repairs#damage-and-responsibility)
- [Safety, security and emergencies](https://help.scape.com/safety-security-and-emergencies#main-content)

    - [Building security](https://help.scape.com/safety-security-and-emergencies#building-security)
    - [Keys and access](https://help.scape.com/safety-security-and-emergencies#keys-and-access)
    - [Fire safety](https://help.scape.com/safety-security-and-emergencies#fire-safety)
    - [Emergency procedures](https://help.scape.com/safety-security-and-emergencies#emergency-procedures)
    - [Medical emergencies](https://help.scape.com/safety-security-and-emergencies#medical-emergencies)
    - [Incident reporting](https://help.scape.com/safety-security-and-emergencies#incident-reporting)
    - [Personal safety](https://help.scape.com/safety-security-and-emergencies#personal-safety)
- [Managing your stay](https://help.scape.com/managing-your-stay#main-content)

    - [Resident account and portal](https://help.scape.com/managing-your-stay#resident-account-and-portal)
    - [Updating your details](https://help.scape.com/managing-your-stay#updating-your-details)
    - [Room moves and transfers](https://help.scape.com/managing-your-stay#room-moves-and-transfers)
    - [Extending or renewing your stay](https://help.scape.com/managing-your-stay#extending-or-renewing-your-stay)
    - [Changes during your stay](https://help.scape.com/managing-your-stay#changes-during-your-stay)
    - [Complaints and feedback](https://help.scape.com/managing-your-stay#complaints-and-feedback)
    - [Escalations and support](https://help.scape.com/managing-your-stay#escalations-and-support)
- [Moving out](https://help.scape.com/moving-out#main-content)

    - [Giving notice](https://help.scape.com/moving-out#giving-notice)
    - [Move-out process](https://help.scape.com/moving-out#move-out-process)
    - [Cleaning requirements](https://help.scape.com/moving-out#cleaning-requirements)
    - [Key return](https://help.scape.com/moving-out#key-return)
    - [Final inspections](https://help.scape.com/moving-out#final-inspections)
    - [Charges and payments](https://help.scape.com/moving-out#charges-and-payments)
    - [Deposit returns](https://help.scape.com/moving-out#deposit-returns)
- [International students](https://help.scape.com/international-students#main-content)

    - [Before arriving in the UK](https://help.scape.com/international-students#before-arriving-in-the-uk)
    - [Setting up essentials](https://help.scape.com/international-students#setting-up-essentials)
    - [Paying from overseas](https://help.scape.com/international-students#paying-from-overseas)
    - [Healthcare and support](https://help.scape.com/international-students#healthcare-and-support)
    - [Settling in](https://help.scape.com/international-students#settling-in)
- [Parents, guardians or trusted person](https://help.scape.com/parents-guardians-or-trusted-person#main-content)

    - [Booking for a student](https://help.scape.com/parents-guardians-or-trusted-person#booking-for-a-student)
    - [Payments and contracts](https://help.scape.com/parents-guardians-or-trusted-person#payments-and-contracts)
    - [Supporting move-in](https://help.scape.com/parents-guardians-or-trusted-person#supporting-move-in)
    - [Welfare concerns](https://help.scape.com/parents-guardians-or-trusted-person#welfare-concerns)
- [Contact and support](https://help.scape.com/contact-and-support#main-content)

    - [How to contact Scape](https://help.scape.com/contact-and-support#how-to-contact-scape)
    - [Reception and opening hours](https://help.scape.com/contact-and-support#reception-and-opening-hours)
    - [Emergency contacts](https://help.scape.com/contact-and-support#emergency-contacts)
    - [Sales and booking support](https://help.scape.com/contact-and-support#sales-and-booking-support)
    - [Resident support queries](https://help.scape.com/contact-and-support#resident-support-queries)
    - [Response times](https://help.scape.com/contact-and-support#response-times)

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