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Why haven't I received my PTE booking confirmation?

Give it two working days. Pearson's booking help says that if no confirmation email arrives by then, check your junk or spam folders, then your myPTE dashboard, which shows the booking with its date and time. Payment receipts can be resent from My activity, then View Receipts. If your payment was declined, Pearson cancels the appointment, so you need to book again.
  • Guide updated · 30 October 2026
  • 3 sections
  • PTE

Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026

Where to look

From Pearson's booking help:

CheckWhereWhat it shows
Booking emailInbox, then junk or spam foldersConfirmation of your test booking
myPTE dashboardSign in to myPTEThe booking, with its time and date
Payment receiptmyPTE: My activity, then View ReceiptsResends payment confirmation

If the booking is not there

Pearson's payment policy says a declined payment cancels the test appointment, and so does a payment later cancelled or charged back by your bank. Pearson also rejects payments made in the wrong currency: you pay in the currency of the country where you will sit the test (booking help).

If you have two myPTE accounts, Pearson must merge them before you can book. See how to book PTE for the full booking steps.

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Check the details once you find it

The Test Taker Handbook tells you to check every detail in the confirmation email. Your name, date of birth, gender and citizenship must match your ID exactly. If they do not, submit the Customer Support form at least three working days before the test (booking help).

Pearson updates its policies from time to time. Check the linked page before you act. This guide is general information, not official PTE advice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the PTE booking confirmation take?+

Pearson says to allow two working days before checking spam and your myPTE dashboard.

How do I get my PTE payment receipt again?+

Sign in to myPTE and go to My activity, then View Receipts.

My payment failed. Is my PTE test still booked?+

No. Pearson's payment policy says a declined payment cancels the test appointment.

The details in my PTE confirmation are wrong. What now?+

Fix them in myPTE if possible, or use the Customer Support form at least three working days before the test.

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Guide updated on 30 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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