Exclusive offers & rewards. Only with UPAY
Pay with UPAY app to save 10% on food & drink in campus cafes.
UPAP App - Successfully launched and available to use in any of the 12 University catering outlets with 10% off every purchase for students and Special Offers for colleagues.
See more information in this section.
What is it?
Introducing UPAY. Your digital ticket to affordable food and drink at any of our 12 campus cafes.
The UPAY App is your digital companion for eating on campus. It lets you pay for food and drink quickly and securely across all university cafés. But it’s more than just a payment app — it gives you access to exclusive discounts, loyalty rewards, and offers to help your budget go further.
How do I use the UPAY app?
Using the UPAY app is simple:
- Open the UPAY App at the café till
- Tap the QR code icon (top or bottom right corner)
- Show your code to the staff to scan
- Done! Your payment goes through, and you earn points instantly
You’ll also get notified of any deals you can use — so keep an eye out!
How do I register?
You’ll be saving those pennies in no time as setting up your UPAY account is simple:
- Download the UPAY App from your app store (Apple or Android).
- Look out for your welcome email – this will be sent to your University email address when you register with Newcastle University and your smart card is issued. It includes your username and password for UPAY. Use these details to log into the app.
- Once you’re signed in, you’ll have the option to receive marketing and push notifications. These are occasional and tailored — usually limited-time discounts and offers just for students.
Download the Upay app today for Apple or from Google Play use it to save money and get rewards whenever you eat or drink on campus.
Why should I get one?
Here’s what you get by using the UPAY App:
- 10% off all food and drink for students when you pay using the app
- Buy 9 hot drinks, get your 10th one FREE – perfect for coffee lovers
- Monthly exclusive offers and early-bird discounts
- Top-ups can be made by you or a parent, so there’s always a safety net
- Track your spending and reward points easily in the app
- Completely cashless – quicker queues and less to carry
- Supports your budget – more value, not more spending
This isn’t about encouraging you to spend more – it’s about helping your money go further and making campus life a little easier.
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Where can I use it?
There are twelve cafés dotted all around campus, serving a range of hot and cold food, drinks and snacks. Your UPAY app can be used to purchase any item from any of these cafés.
Friday Treat Deal
Our cakes and traybakes really are too good to go, help us reduce waste with our Friday Treat Deal. Cake for £1.50 on Fridays whenever you purchase any hot drink from a participating cafe*
Our Friday Treat Deal offer is available from 12pm in the following cafes:
- Bites
- Catalyst
- Courtyard
- Daysh
- The Grand
- Urban
*Whilst stocks last
