Epurse is a payment service for everyone with a UGent-account and a UGent-student or staff card (with built-in microchip). It allows you to use your card as a personal digital wallet to pay for:

• Prints and copies
• Meals in the UGent-restaurants and cafeterias

How does it work?

• Just make sure that there is enough money in your account (see topping up)
• Print / copy
• Pay in student restaurants

Top up

Manage your epurse via the website below: top up your UGent card, check your balance and a history of your transactions.

Top up and check transactions

• Using Epurse: step by step

In case of loss / theft / defective card?

Loss, theft or defect has no impact on the credit on your epurse.

• Have your card blocked immediately via the helpdesk
• Request a new staff card from the Personnel and Organization Department.
• You can request a new student card at the Department of Student Administration and Study Programs.

Please note: a new card can only be used from the day after it is issued.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

• Can I get a refund for the remaining amount on my card?
• I no longer have access to my UGent account, can I get a refund?
• My copies were charged but not printed, now what?