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NNC122502175109, 38p A&A22502175110, CI40018941841)
24-03-03207), and SEC filings of Flywire Corporation (NASDAQ: FLYW).
Every admissions cycle, thousands of international students and parents paying tuition deposits or accommodation fees to Hong Kong universities (HKU, CUHK, HKUST, PolyU, CityU) or overseas universities in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia are directed by their university's student portal to remit funds to a Hong Kong beneficiary named FLYWIRE (HONG KONG) LIMITED.
Through official registry verification, 86hc.com confirms[1][2][3]:
- Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of NASDAQ-Listed Flywire Corporation (
NASDAQ: FLYW): Incorporated in Hong Kong on 13 April 2022 under Company Number (CR No.)3143171and Business Registration Number (BRN)73947522; - Licensed by Hong Kong Customs (MSO Licence
24-03-03207): Holds a valid Money Service Operator licence under Cap. 615 at Room 03, 3/F, LT Tower, 31 Chong Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, with an unblemished zero-litigation record.
1. Statutory Profile & Verified ICRIS Barcodes for FLYWIRE (HONG KONG) LIMITED
| Statutory Field | Official Registry Record | ICRIS Barcodes & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Legal English Name | FLYWIRE (HONG KONG) LIMITED | No registered Chinese name (Section 81, Cap. 622) |
| CR No. & BRN | CR No.: 3143171 · BRN: 73947522 | Status: Live (Active) · Zero Litigation |
| Incorporation Date & Filings | 13 April 2022 | • Form NNC1: 22502175109 (11p)• A&A: 22502175110 (38p)• Cert CI: 40018941841 (1p) |
| HK Customs MSO Licence | 24-03-03207 (Granted March 2024) | Regulated under Cap. 615 AMLO |
| Registered & Licensed Address | ROOM 03, 3/F, LT TOWER, 31 CHONG YIP STREET, KWUN TONG, HONG KONG | Identical across Companies Registry & Customs Register |
2. Tuition Payment Comparison: Flywire vs. Convera vs. Wise vs. Traditional Bank Wire
| Dimension | Flywire ( CR 3143171 · MSO 24-03-03207) | Convera (ex-Western Union) ( CR 1474270 · MSO 12-06-00062) | Wise ( CR 2894123 · MSO 25-03-03263) | Traditional SWIFT Bank Wire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University ERP Integration | Direct API integration; automatically matches Student ID and clears invoice upon receipt. | Direct API integration with 72-hour rate lock and automated Student ID matching. | Standard transfer; requires manual Student ID reference in payment notes. | Manual SWIFT reference; missing Student ID often causes unallocated funds delays. |
| FX Rate & Best Price Guarantee | Includes FX spread, but offers a Best Price Guarantee to match lower same-day local bank wire quotes. | Zero wire fee with 72-hour locked FX rate; spread is embedded in quoted rate. | Mid-market Reuters rate + transparent percentage fee. | Bank TT selling rate + cable fee + USD 15–35 intermediary bank fee. |
| Full Amount Delivery | 100% Guaranteed full delivery to university account. | 100% Guaranteed full delivery. | Full delivery via local rails when configured properly. | Intermediary banks deduct fees unless OUR instruction is paid upfront. |
Related Guide: Compare with Convera Hong Kong Limited (CR: 1474270, MSO: 12-06-00062) Corporate Wiki.
3. Practical Tips: Triggering the Best Price Guarantee & Original-Route Refund Rules
Tip 1: How to Claim Flywire's "Best Price Guarantee"
If you book a local bank transfer on Flywire and find a lower total all-in quote (including wire fees) from your own bank for the exact same currency pair within 2 hours of booking, submit a timestamped screenshot of your bank's live rate on Flywire's portal before sending the funds—Flywire will match the lower bank rate.
Tip 2: AML Payer Verification & Original-Route Refunds
Under Cap. 615 AMLO, never use unlicensed third-party "discount tuition agents." Payments must originate from the student's or an immediate family member's legitimate account. All tuition refunds initiated by the university are strictly returned via the original payment route to the exact originating bank account or card.
4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Is FLYWIRE (HONG KONG) LIMITED a licensed entity in Hong Kong?
Yes. FLYWIRE (HONG KONG) LIMITED is incorporated in Hong Kong under CR No. 3143171 and BRN 73947522, holding Hong Kong Customs MSO Licence 24-03-03207 as the wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary of Flywire Corporation (NASDAQ: FLYW).
Q2: How long does a Flywire tuition payment take to reach the university?
Payments typically settle and update on the university's student portal within 1 to 3 business days, with real-time tracking links provided at every step.
5. Official Statutory Registers & References
- Hong Kong Companies Registry (ICRIS): Statutory Register and Incorporation Filings for FLYWIRE (HONG KONG) LIMITED (CR No.
3143171, BRN73947522; Barcodes22502175109,22502175110,40018941841). Official Portal: www.e-services.cr.gov.hk ↗. - Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department: Register of Money Service Operators under Cap. 615 AMLO —
FLYWIRE (HONG KONG) LIMITED, Licence No.24-03-03207. Official Register: HK Customs MSO Register ↗. - US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Flywire Corporation (
NASDAQ: FLYW) Form 10-K Annual Report. Related Guides: HK Customs MSO Directory · HK MSO Licence Application Guide.