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Beyond the account. The essentials of arriving.

A U.S. phone number, help with admissions, F-1 preparation and the right insurance — each provided by a qualified, licensed specialist, and brought together in one place for the student.

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§ 01 Four servicesDelivered by specialists

Planned student services

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U.S. SIM & eSIM

A U.S. phone number before departure or on arrival, so students can receive verification codes, call landlords and join campus life from day one.

Delivered by
U.S. wireless carriers and MVNO partners
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Device compatibility, identity requirements, coverage, activation and pricing are set by the carrier.
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Admissions support

Introductions to education specialists for university selection, application preparation and understanding requirements and deadlines.

Delivered by
Education consultants and admissions specialists
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Admissions decisions rest with each institution. No acceptance, scholarship or outcome is guaranteed.
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F-1 visa preparation

General process information, document checklists and interview preparation, with referrals to authorized professionals for legal questions.

Delivered by
Qualified partners; licensed immigration attorneys or DOJ-accredited representatives for legal advice
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Simba Money is not a law firm and does not provide immigration legal advice. Visa decisions are made by U.S. consular officers.
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Student insurance

Access to health, travel and renters insurance information and options suited to student life in the U.S.

Delivered by
Licensed insurance carriers and producers
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Simba Money does not sell, solicit or underwrite insurance. Many universities set their own health insurance requirements or waiver criteria.
§ 02 When each service matters

The right help, at the right moment.

Services are introduced when a student needs them — not all at once.

  1. 12–6 months before

    Choose & apply

    Admissions specialists help with shortlists, applications and deadlines.

  2. 6–3 months before

    Prepare the F-1 file

    Checklists and interview preparation; legal questions go to authorized professionals.

  3. 3–1 months before

    Account & tuition

    Apply for the U.S. account and plan tuition payments from it.

  4. Arrival week

    Connect & cover

    Activate the eSIM and card; compare insurance against university requirements.

  5. First semester

    Settle in

    Everyday banking, savings and, where available, credit-building options.

§ 03 Referral principles

Introductions students can trust.

How we intend to work with every specialist partner.

  • Consent first. No student information is shared with a provider without the student's clear consent.
  • Clearly labeled. Partner services are identified as such, with the provider's name and terms.
  • Disclosed relationships. Any referral compensation will be disclosed where required and never hidden in pricing.
  • Qualified providers only. Licensing and authorization verified for the services each partner offers.
  • Complaints routed. A defined path for complaints, with responsibilities agreed with each provider.
Now selecting launch partners

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We're speaking with sponsor banks, card and payment providers, universities and specialist service partners. Tell us what you bring — we'll show you exactly where it fits.

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