Upon successful submission of your application, the system automatically generates a Payment Registration Number (PRN) through its integration with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) payment system. The PRN is sent to the email address provided during your application.

Step 1: Retrieve Your PRN

1. Open the email account used when submitting your application.
2. Locate the email containing your application payment details and PRN.
3. Check your Spam or Junk folder if the email is not in your inbox.
4. Copy the PRN or download the payment slip.

Important: You do not need to generate another PRN through the URA portal. Use the PRN automatically generated by the REQIMS application system.

Step 2: Pay Using Your Preferred Payment Method

Option A: MTN Mobile Money

1. Dial *165*18# or *165#.
2. Select URA Payments (under Fees and Taxes, where applicable).
3. Select Pay with PRN.
4. Enter the PRN received by email.
5. Verify the payment amount and details.
6. Confirm payment using your Mobile Money PIN.

MTN's dedicated URA payment shortcode is *165*18#.

Option B: Airtel Money

1. Dial *185#.
2. Select Pay Bill.
3. Select URA.
4. Select Pay Registered / With PRN.
5. Enter your PRN.
6. Verify the payment details.
7. Confirm payment using your Airtel Money PIN.

Follow the displayed menu prompts if option numbers differ.

Option C: Bank Payment

1. Visit a bank that supports URA payments.
2. Present the PRN received by email or your payment slip.
3. Inform the teller that you are paying an NCHE Recognition/Equation application fee through URA.
4. Confirm the payment details and amount.
5. Make payment and retain the receipt.

URA accepts PRN-based payments through participating banks.

Step 3: Confirm Your Payment

After completing payment:

1. Retain your Mobile Money confirmation message or bank payment receipt.
2. Log in to the NCHE Recognition and Equation application system.
3. Check your application or payment status.
4. Allow time for the payment to be verified through the URA integration.
5. If payment is successful but your application still shows unpaid, contact NCHE support with your application reference, PRN and proof of payment.

Important Information

• Do not generate a new PRN manually. The PRN is automatically generated upon successful submission of your NCHE application.
• Pay the exact amount associated with your PRN.
• Do not make a second payment if the first transaction was successful but the application status has not yet updated.
• If the PRN has expired or is invalid, contact NCHE for guidance on obtaining a valid PRN.
• Keep your PRN and payment receipt for future reference.

Please note: Processing of your Recognition and Equation application is subject to confirmation of the prescribed application fee.

For additional information, visit the official NCHE website.