Information about fees, how to pay and when to pay.
Fees for registered workers
We charge fees so we can maintain our Register of Social Care Workers in Wales. Everyone who’s registered with us must pay fees.
You must pay a fee when applying for registration and every year you remain registered.
We’ll let you know when it’s time to pay a fee and how much you need to pay.
You’ll see a notification in your SCWonline account, and we’ll email you.
You can pay your fees through your SCWonline account.
Refunding fees
Please check your application is fully complete before you submit it.
We don’t refund fees if:
- registration has been refused
- applications are incomplete
- you decide to leave the Register.
Current fees
- Social care workers: £30 a year.
- Social care managers: £80 a year.
- Social worker (qualified in the UK): £80 a year.
- Social workers returning to practice: A £200 assessment fee, then £80 a year.
- Social workers (qualified outside the UK) who haven't been registered with a UK regulatory body: A £350 assessment fee, then £80 a year.
- If you request an aptitude test, it’s an additional £200 fee.
- Social work students: £15 a year.
How to pay your fees
Direct Debit
The easiest and safest way to pay your fees is by Direct Debit. You can set this up on your SCWonline account. If you’re paying your annual fee with a Direct Debit it must be setup at least 10 days before the payment is due.
If you change your bank account, you’ll need to set up a transfer instruction with your bank or a new Direct Debit with us.
Direct Debits are covered by the Direct Debit Guarantee. Once the Direct Debit is setup on your account, we can request annual and renewal fees directly from your bank.
If you leave the Register, we’ll automatically close your Direct Debit.
Credit or debit card
You can pay by credit or debit card on your SCWonline account.
Claiming back tax
If you pay UK tax, you can claim tax relief if you have to pay for registration fees or other things you need to buy for your work, such as uniforms and travel costs for the last four years.
Find out more about relief for professional fees and subscriptions
Paying without a UK bank account
You can transfer money directly from your account outside the UK using the SWIFT system.
Your bank will need this information:
- Sort code: 201876
- IBAN number: GB83BARC20187640923893
- SWIFT code: BARCGB22
Make sure your bank uses your full name and date of birth as the reference for the payment. This will help us see who’s made the payment.
You’re responsible for paying any bank charges for making a SWIFT payment.
Make sure your payment covers this charge and your registration fee.
Contact us
If you have any questions, get in touch with us.