How can I pay the CFA application fee?
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The CFA Level 1 registration fees in India vary depending on the time of registration. There is an early registration fee and a standard registration fee for the CFA Level 1 exam in India. For early registration, the fee is USD 940 (INR 78,000/- approx) The standard registration fee is USD 1,250 (INR 1,04,000/- approx.Payment through Credit Card will be easiest. I paid through Credit Card. You can also pay through Cheque,ACH,money order or postal order. If you are paying through these modes,cheque/money order/postal order should reach CFA Institute within 10 days of your registration.
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You can pay the CFA application fee through the following methods:
- Credit cards: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, UnionPay, and Visa.
- Alipay (for online payments).
Offline payments with an Invoice (available up to 40 days before the close of registration):
- Personal, corporate, or bank checks (certified check, cashier’s check).
- Money or postal orders.
- ACH or wire transfer.
Remember that all payments must be made in US dollars. If you’re not paying online with a credit card or Alipay, use the “Pay By Invoice” option during checkout and submit the invoice along with one of the accepted payment met
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The registration fee for the CFA exam is USD 940 for early registration and USD 1,250 for standard registration. The one-time enrollment fee is USD 350. Candidates who register for the exam can pay the CFA application fee online as well as offline through the following methods:
- Credit cards:
- American Express
- Diners Club
- Discover
- JCB
- MasterCard
- UnionPay
- Visa
- Alipay
- Offline payments with an Invoice (available up to 40 days before the close of registration)
- Personal, corporate, or bank checks (i.e., certified check, cashier’s check)
- Money or postal orders
- ACH or wire transfer
The authorities have introduced a new payment method for candidates res
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