Yogyakarta, 18 December 2024 – PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) continues to support financial inclusion acceleration, including in the education sector. One of the initiatives is demonstrated through BCA’s collaboration with universities across Indonesia. This time, BCA is partnering with Duta Wacana Christian University (UKDW) to provide a facility for paying tuition fees using the BCA Virtual Account Online through an Application Programming Interface (API) that adheres to the National Open API Payment Standard (SNAP), serving as a tool for processing tuition payments.
The collaboration between BCA and UKDW was marked by a Momerandum of Understanding (MoU) signing by representatives of both parties on Wednesday (18/12). The event was attended by BCA Director John Kosasih, UKDW Vice Rector for Finance and Asset Development Ambar Kusuma Astuti, SE, M.Si, UKDW Head of Administration and Finance Bureau (Bureau 2) Lussy Ernawati, S.Kom, M.Acc, YPTK Duta Wacana Board Member Ir. Mariam Handayani, BCA Cash Management VP Lenny Kartikasari, and other members of BCA and UKDW management.
BCA Director John Kosasih stated, “We are honored and proud to contribute to building an inclusive digital payment ecosystem at UKDW. The cooperation between BCA and UKDW has been solidly established through various forms of support provided by both institutions. We hope the BCA Virtual Account Online facility will simplify tuition fee payments for parents, prospective students, and other related parties.”
The UKDW tuition fee payment system via BCA Virtual Account Online has been available since October 18, 2024. This service is also integrated with other financial solutions from BCA through the BCA API, enabling UKDW to monitor, manage, and report funds comprehensively.
UKDW Vice Rector for Finance and Asset Development Ambar Kusuma Astuti, SE, M.Si welcomed the partnership and expressed her appreciation for BCA’s contribution in providing easy and secure payment facilities for education. “This facility offers convenience for parents and students in making payments for various needs at UKDW. We hope this cooperation marks the beginning of a strong partnership between UKDW and BCA, fostering further collaboration for the advancement of the education sector and the improvement of financial inclusion in Indonesia,” said Ambar.
BCA has been the first bank in Indonesia to offer API services since 2017. In developing the BCA API, the bank collaborates with trusted third parties to ensure that BCA’s products and services are accessible across diverse ecosystems. The BCA API connection is fully compliant with the SNAP standards established by Bank Indonesia.
BCA actively contributes to advancing education in Indonesia through various initiatives under the Bakti BCA program. Through its Bakti Pendidikan pillar, BCA implements several programs in the education sector, including:
- Bakti BCA-assisted School (Sekolah Bakti BCA);
- BCA Berbagi Ilmu;
- Disability Empowerment;
- Financial Literacy Education;
- Bakti BCA Scholarship (Beasiswa Bakti BCA);
- Capital Market School
Most recently, BCA hosted the Bakti BCA Scholarship 2024 grand finale, involving 700 scholarship recipients. Held on November 16, the event featured an inspirational discussion with BCA Director Lianawaty Suwono and journalist and Narasi founder Najwa Shihab. This initiative underscores BCA's commitment to not only providing financial support but also mentoring outstanding students to become an exceptional generation prepared to make a positive impact on society.
“As a national banking institution, we are committed to enhancing the quality of education in Indonesia, ensuring that the entire academic community has access to the best educational and banking services that support the smooth running of the academic process. With the support of our digital solutions, such as BCA Virtual Account Online and BCA API, we aim to simplify financial transactions, improve administrative efficiency, and create more opportunities for educational institutions to innovate. We believe that this collaboration will significantly contribute to creating a more inclusive, transparent, and integrated education ecosystem, supporting academic progress in Yogyakarta,” concluded BCA Director John Kosasih.
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PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) and Duta Wacana Christian University (UKDW) Collaborate to Accelerate Financial Digitalization in Education Sector - BCA Director John Kosasih (right) poses with UKDW Vice Rector for Finance and Asset Development Ambar Kusuma Astuti, SE, M.Si (top photo, left), and YPTK Duta Wacana Board Member Ir. Mariam Handayani (bottom photo, left) at the signing of a cooperation agreement to provide payment facilities using BCA Virtual Account Online through BCA’s Application Programming Interface (API) on Wednesday (18/12). BCA proactively collaborates with various universities to support increased financial inclusion in the education sector. This time, BCA offers the convenience of paying tuition fees for the UKDW academic community.
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UKDW Academic Community Can Now Pay Tuition Fees through BCA Virtual Account Online - BCA Director John Kosasih (center), UKDW Vice Rector for Finance and Asset Development Ambar Kusuma Astuti, SE, M.Si (sixth from right), UKDW Vice Rector for Human Resources Capacity Development, Promotion, and Networking Rev. Wahju Satria Wibowo, Ph. D (sixth from left), Head of BCA Region II Office Widjaja Stephen (fifth from right), and YPTK Duta Wacana Board Member Ir. Mariam Handayani (fifth from left), along with BCA and UKDW management during the signing ceremony of a cooperation agreement to provide payment facilities using BCA Virtual Account Online through BCA’s Application Programming Interface (API). This facility allows UKDW to monitor, manage, and report funds comprehensively. The initiative is part of BCA's efforts to ensure that the entire academic community has access to the best educational and banking services.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (As of 30 September 2024)
BCA is one of the leading commercial banks in Indonesia with the core business of transaction banking. BCA also offers a full range of financial services in consumer, SME, commercial and corporate segments. By the end of September 2024, BCA has the privilege of serving more than 40 million customer accounts, processing around 97 million daily transactions through a network of 1,257 branches, 19,439 ATMs as well as internet & mobile banking services, and Halo BCA contact center that can be accessed 24 hours. BCA’s presence is complemented by a number of subsidiaries focusing on vehicle financing, sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital bank, remittance as well as venture capital business. BCA is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, putting people first, and making a positive impact on society at large. With more than 27,000 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice and a major pillar of the Indonesia economy.
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