University of Sydney embraces Transact's Mobile Credential tech for enhanced campus security

Transact Campus has unveiled its Mobile Credential technology at the University of Sydney. 

They are the first mobile credential solution provider to offer native NFC contactless digital IDs. This technology leverages smartphones, wearables, and other devices worldwide. It is a mobile-centric platform that enhances campus life. It provides payment solutions, multi-purpose campus IDs, and campus commerce to streamline student experiences. 

The new system uses NFC-enabled contactless student IDs to enhance campus access and security, allowing credentials to be loaded onto personal smart devices for secure and efficient campus-wide transactions and services.

Rasheed Behrooznia, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Campus ID at Transact, commented: 

"In line with our student research findings, which showed 55% of students viewed colleges that do not offer digital IDs as stuck in the past, the University of Sydney’s implementation of Mobile Credential marks a pivotal step towards modernising campus experiences.

“This move not only aligns with student expectations but also further propels the university into a future where digital solutions enhance every aspect of campus life."

The University of Sydney, ranked 18th globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, is the first institution in New South Wales to implement this technology. 

The system facilitates interactions with campus services, reducing physical contact points and improving the overall student experience.

Sandie Matthews, Chief Information Officer at the University of Sydney, highlighted the benefits of the new system: 

“This secure technology innovation for digital IDs helps deliver one of our key university strategies to have a better place to work, and a place that works better. 

“This implementation supports our commitment to improving operational efficiency and promoting a secure, connected community.”