University and college campus EPOS and cashless payment terminal

Higher-education POS across the UK & Ireland

University & College EPOS Systems

Connect campus dining, student unions, college cafeterias, cafés, bars, shops and student account top-ups through one centrally managed higher-education EPOS platform.

  • Serve students faster across campus outlets
  • Manage student accounts, cards and mobile-wallet payments
  • Control menus, stock and reporting centrally
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Tailored setup Staff training Seven-day support

College cafeterias, student unions and campus retail

UK & Ireland installation

Secure cloud reporting

At a glance

One POS management system across the campus

RST EPOS connects college cafés, university dining, student-union trading, campus retail and account payments, giving higher-education teams central control without slowing local service.

Best for
Further-education colleges, universities, student unions, campus cafés, bars, food halls, cafeterias and retail shops.
Ways to pay
Student accounts, campus allowances, debit and credit cards, mobile wallets and supported contactless payments.
Core controls
Menus, price bands, stock, outlet permissions, promotions, allergens and live multi-site reporting.
Setup and support
Data migration, hardware installation, staff training, phased rollout and ongoing UK and Ireland support.

See it in action

See Student Accounts and Cashless Payments in TapaPOS

Watch six short demonstrations from the TapaPOS training library. See how staff identify account holders, check balances, add funds and complete cashless transactions.

Fast identification

Attach the Right Account at the Till

Identify the student using a swipe card, RFID card or biometric finger vein reader to attach the correct account. Staff can then check the account information shown on the sales screen before completing the transaction.

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Tapa Cashless App

Simple student account top-ups. More choice with less administration.

Students and authorised account holders can activate the app, check balances, review activity and add funds before visiting a campus outlet. Every update stays connected to the account used by TapaPOS.

1. Activate the account

Use the institution-issued invitation details to connect the app securely to the correct student account.

2. Sign in securely

Protect access with the configured login details and optional biometric sign-in on supported personal devices.

3. Check the balance

View available purse balances before adding funds or visiting a participating campus outlet.

4. Review activity

Check recent top-ups and transactions without contacting the finance or student-services team for every balance query.

5. Choose a top-up

Select the correct purse, enter an amount or use a preset value to add funds for future campus purchases.

6. Pay securely

Complete the top-up using an available debit card, credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay option.

7. Use a digital card

Keep the linked student account card available on a supported phone for quick identification at participating campus outlets.

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POS in higher education

College and university POS from campus outlet to finance office

Use TapaPOS across student dining, union bars, college cafeterias, cafés and retail, with Tapa Office providing central control. Every transaction updates the same account and reporting platform.

Faster campus service

Clear till layouts, account identification and integrated payments help teams serve high volumes between lectures and during busy campus events.

Flexible student payments

Accept student balances, supported cards and mobile wallets, with transactions recorded automatically for easier reconciliation.

Student account top-ups

Allow authorised users to add funds through the connected app, while updated balances remain available across participating campus outlets.

Allowances and price bands

Automatically apply department funds, meal allowances and account price bands such as student, staff or visitor pricing.

College cafeteria and campus dining POS

Build menus and meal deals for cafeterias, food halls, cafés and bars, route orders clearly and keep pricing consistent across service points.

College and university retail

Manage merchandise, stationery and convenience retail with dedicated product, purchasing and stock-control workflows.

Multi-outlet reporting

Review sales, stock, balances and tender activity by outlet, department or campus from one cloud back office.

Roles and spending controls

Set outlet permissions, spending limits and account restrictions around institutional policies and user groups.

Phased rollout and support

Plan deployment by outlet, building or campus, with staff training and ongoing UK and Ireland support.

Flexible by design

Build the Campus EPOS System You Need

Start with TapaPOS for campus dining and payments, then add online ordering, kiosks, student top-ups, MIS or student-record links and cloud reporting as your institution grows.

TapaPay

Integrated Payments Across Campus Outlets

Connect dining, cafés, bars and retail payments to TapaPOS so teams can reduce payment errors, speed up checkout and reconcile takings by outlet.

Explore integrated payments
  • Reduce manual payment entry
  • Support busy campus service
  • Simplify end-of-day reporting

A demonstration built around your campus

See how higher-education EPOS could work

We’ll map your outlets, student accounts, payment and reporting requirements, then demonstrate a practical setup for your team.

Book a Campus EPOS Demo

Free, no-obligation consultation

Plan the Right EPOS Setup for Your College or Campus

Tell us about your dining, student-union or retail operation. A higher-education EPOS specialist will show you how TapaPOS could simplify payments, outlet management and reporting.

  • A demonstration built around your campusSee the dining, retail, account and reporting workflows relevant to your teams.
  • Clear recommendations and pricingUnderstand the hardware, software and service points you actually need.
  • No pressure and no obligationAsk questions and decide whether TapaPOS is the right fit.
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Questions before you decide

University and college EPOS FAQs

Looking for primary or secondary education? Explore our dedicated school EPOS and cashless payment systems.

What is a university POS system?

It connects sales, payments, products and reporting across university dining, cafés, bars, student-union venues and campus shops. Authorised teams can manage outlets centrally while each location retains the workflows it needs.

Can one EPOS platform support multiple campus outlets?

Yes. TapaPOS can support multiple tills, outlets, departments and sites with central product, pricing, user and reporting controls.

Can students top up an account through an app?

Yes. Students or authorised account holders can use the configured Tapa Membership App workflow to review balances, view activity and add funds.

Does the system support student and staff price bands?

Yes. Account groups can apply the appropriate student, staff, visitor or department pricing automatically when the account is attached.

Is TapaPOS suitable for student unions?

Yes. Student unions can use the platform across bars, cafés, events and retail, with integrated payments, promotions, stock and central reporting.

Can campus retail and catering share one back office?

Yes. Dining and retail outlets can share central management while retaining separate departments, menus, products, stock and performance reporting.

What payment processing is available for higher education?

The setup can include student accounts, allowances, top-ups, supported cards and mobile wallets, with transactions linked to EPOS reporting.

Can rollout be phased across a university or college?

Yes. RST EPOS can plan deployment by outlet, building or campus, including data preparation, hardware installation, staff training and go-live support.