15 new academic institutions
Heartland Payment Systems Campus Solutions division has signed 15 new colleges and universities for its Campus OneCard System (view press release). The campus card provides students with a contactless magnetic stripe campus ID card, which can serve as an FDIC-insured, prepaid card that works like cash. OneCard also features services relating to security, housing access, dining, vending and laundry, bookstore and library management, print and copy management and activities. The Campus OneCard System also has four feature-laden Android and Apple iOS mobile apps that enable students and administrators to use their smartphones or mobile devices for on-campus purchases.
“Each college and university utilises our Campus OneCard System solution to meet the needs of its individual campuses, students and/or staff,” said Peter Drew, VP of sales for Heartland’s Campus Solutions division. “Whether they chose functionality related to security and housing access, dining/vending, or more, OneCard makes it easier for all users to manage their day-to-day school-related needs and responsibilities while on campus.”
The multi-functional campus ID card now has a combined enrollment of around 106,000 students fromk around the US.
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