Income management solutions for higher education

Our income management solutions enable universities to manage all of their income and payments with ease.

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Smarter Income Management for Higher Education

Managing finances in higher education is complex - from tuition fees and accommodation charges to research funding and campus services, income comes from many different sources. SmartPay brings them all together into one centralised system, giving finance teams clear visibility and control -  backed by world-class security and industry-leading expertise.


Students, sponsors, and other stakeholders can pay in the way that suits them best - online, by Direct Debit, via bank transfer, or in person - while every transaction is automatically recorded, reconciled, and secured.


With SmartPay, universities can streamline reporting, reduce time spent on chasing payments, and focus more on supporting students and research.

Experience the power of SmartPay

SmartPay simplifies higher education finance by bringing together every type of income - student fees, housing, funding, and more - into a single, centralised system. Accept payments in the ways that suit students and stakeholders best, while your finance team gains the visibility and control they need to reconcile quickly and accurately.

  • A Complete income management solution

    Collate, validate and allocate payments across your organisation, and export into multiple back-office finance systems and correct ledgers to give you complete visibility over all of your income.

  • Automatic bank reconciliation

    Our bank reconciliation module automatically matches statements and transactions while also identifying fraudulent transactions, bank errors, and failed and outstanding payments. 

  • Choose any payment methods you need

    Add ConnectPay to your package to accept payments with our: 


    • Consumer App
    • Pay by link
    • Virtual terminal
    • 24/7 automated telephone payments
    • Recurring payments
    • Integrated card machines
    • Standalone card machines
    • Online payments
    • Apple Pay

    Plus you can import any payments made via cheque.

  • Gateway and acquiring as part of the package

    With our internal card acquirer, ClearAccept, we’re your one-stop shop for all your card payment needs.*


    *Available with other gateways and acquirers, please get in touch for features and pricing.

  • Bespoke report builder

    Build the financial reports that mean the most to you and your stakeholders within SmartPay’s easy-to-use report builder. 

  • Exceptional customer service

    Our expert, UK-based team is only a phone call away if you need any assistance using ConnectIncome. 

Universities that rely on Adelante

Discover how SmartPay can simplify income management across your university