Power your operations with Kinetic
For over 25 years, our operations management software has gained the trust of leaders in student accommodation, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), catering, and venue management worldwide.
Developed by our team of experts with firsthand industry experience, we offer unwavering support and innovative solutions to meet your current and future technological needs.
For over 25 years, our operations management software has gained the trust of leaders in student accommodation, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), catering, and venue management worldwide.
Developed by our team of experts with firsthand industry experience, we offer unwavering support and innovative solutions to meet your current and future technological needs.
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Student Accommodation Management
We’re #1 for a reason.
Over 80% of HE institutions work with Kinetic because:
- We build smarter student management solutions
- We’re rated #1 by APUC for value and system capabilities
- We put students at the heart of innovation by creating tools with them, not just for them
With Kinetic’s student management software, you can:
Streamline Your Operations
Manage everything from the moment students apply till they leave your accommodation, with the right data synced and accessible from wherever you are in the Kinetic ecosystem. Our software is designed to support you to make every day seamless, productive and results-driven.
Enhance Student Engagement
Today’s students expect fast, convenient, and personalized experiences. Our student tools can elevate their engagement and foster a strong, vibrant community that leaves a lasting impression.
Optimise Resource Management
Efficient resource allocation is key to success. Our tools enable you to track usage, schedule maintenance, and manage inventory effortlessly. By leveraging real-time analytics, you can minimize waste, reduce costs, and ensure that all resources are utilised effectively, contributing to a sustainable environment.
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KxStudent
Go Beyond Surface-Level Operations Management
Today’s students expect fast, convenient, and personalized experiences. Our student tools can elevate their engagement and foster a strong, vibrant community that leaves a lasting impression.
Facing these accommodation headaches?
Students frustrated by confusing room applications and long wait times
Staff buried in manual room assignments and contract processing
Important messages lost in cluttered email chains
Financial tracking spread across multiple systems
Facing these accommodation headaches?
One-click bedroom allocations that match student preferences automatically
Digital contracts and payments that update in real-time
Live occupancy reporting showing exactly which rooms are available
Built-in messaging that reaches students where they are — SMS, email, or app
Clear financial dashboards tracking every payment and invoice
Automated reports that spot retention risks early
KxStudent connects directly with your existing student records and payment systems. Your data stays accurate across platforms, and your staff can focus on what matters most: supporting students.
Book a demo to see how much time you could save.
KxWelcome
Making Campus Accommodation Work for You
When your residential staff spends more time fighting software than helping residents, something’s wrong. KxWelcome consolidates everything into a single, intuitive platform that anyone can use from day one.
What’s holding you back?
Your team copying and pasting data between multiple systems
Critical messages never reaching their target
Website accessibility issues frustrating potential residents
KxWelcome streamlines every step
All-in-one platform solution that integrates with your existing systems, complete with API access for custom needs
Room operations management that adapts to real student movements
Flexible payment options for every student
Mobile room inspections that feed straight into your records
Smart notifications that actually reach students
Real-time overview of your entire residential operation
End-to-end student journey management handling everything from first inquiry through to checkout
Accessibility features that work for everyone, on any device
Running on Microsoft Azure with enterprise-grade security, KxWelcome plugs right into your current systems. Most teams report saving 15+ hours per week on administrative tasks within their first month.
Want to see the difference for yourself? Book a demo today.
KxEngage
Your Branded Student Experience App
Today’s students live on their phones, not their inboxes. KxEngage is the ultimate student experience app for connecting your students and staff who live and work in your student accommodation buildings.
KxEngage puts every campus service at their fingertips in one branded app, helping them stay informed and connected while making campus life simpler.
What students want right now:
To know who their roommates will be before they arrive on campus.
To make their new accommodation feel like home.
Quick, convenient access to information and services.
To make friends and form connections with other students to enhance their experience at university.
A seamless room booking journey
Great user experience with your digital system’s modern UI.
KxEngage makes campus life click:
One app for everything — from rent payments to room bookings
Simple maintenance issue reporting
Connect with other students by joining clubs and groups with others who share similar interest
Students get easy access to their rooms using a digital key
Get instant push notifications for parcel tracking and delivery, event deadlines, payments, and more
Campus food ordering, with purchases linked to student accounts for easy payment and order history
Multi-language support
Polling and surveys to give students a voice
Staff portal access
Data-driven analytics to provide you with insightful data to make improvements to your services.
Streamlined parcel management to eliminate lost packages and delivery confusion
Support sustainability initiatives with paperless processes and digital communication
Boost student retention and combat student dropout rates through enhanced services and support
Secure and compliant data handling for your institution
Plus, it plays nice with your other systems — KxEngage connects with over 50 platforms, including KxStudent, KxWelcome, KxPayments, and StudentLife.
Help students find what they need, when they need it. Let’s talk.
Student Web
Don’t Lose Students to Complex Accommodation Processes
Student Web is our student-facing portal that takes the stress away from students’ university application process. Your students can easily handle all their application admin, from signing contracts to booking their desired accommodation. And because it connects directly with KxStudent, your staff can instantly access student preferences and match them to the right rooms.
Why residential teams choose Student Web:
One source of truth for all student accommodation data
Staff can match students to the right rooms based on preferences
Configurable platform that can adapt to your changing needs
Your brand reflected throughout the student journey
With Student Web, students can:
Enjoy a smooth, stress-free booking experience
Easily secure their preferred accommodation
View and sign all documents required for booking accommodation
Make seamless payments
Raise maintenance requests without waiting for office hours
Student Web protects sensitive student data while supporting environmental sustainability through paperless processes. With complete KxStudent integration, it ensures consistent data management across your entire accommodation operation.
See how much smoother your accommodation process could be — schedule a demo today.
KxInductions
From Move-in Madness to Day One Success
KxInductions, our comprehensive online platform for student inductions. Share important information with your students before arrival, cover essential health and safety training through interactive walkthroughs and quizzes, get them fully inducted smoothly and easily, and ensure they have everything they need as they settle in.
Current move-in day problems:
Staff overwhelmed by processing paperwork instead of supporting students
Students arrive unprepared, without key health and safety knowledge
No control over arrival times, creating chaotic bottlenecks
Manual processes slow down check-ins and frustrate everyone
Safety information often skimmed or overlooked in welcome packs
Benefits for your accommodation team:
Streamline inductions
Simplify the arrivals process (arrival passes)
Upselling opportunities (bedding packs, kitchen packs, memberships, etc)
Better serve international students
Save staff time (no ID checks, arrival pass management, orientation)
KxInductions gets students settled faster:
Front-load the induction process
Digitise documentation
Upselling opportunities (bedding packs, kitchen packs, memberships etc)
Students learn everything they need before setting foot on campus, making their arrival smoother and more efficient. With digital access to handbooks, contracts, and essential information, both local and international students can arrive better prepared and informed.
Ready to make move-in day something students remember for the right reasons? Let’s show you how.
KxRequests
Never Miss a Student in Need
When students hit problems, they need help now — not when the accommodation office opens on Monday. KxRequests turns your student support from a 9-5 service into a 24/7 safety net.
Daily frustrations we solve:
Students feeling ignored when issues go unreported
Staff discovering problems too late to prevent escalation
Important requests buried in overcrowded email inboxes
No way to track if issues actually got resolved
Weekend emergencies waiting until Monday morning
KxRequests keeps students supported:
Round-the-clock issue reporting from any device
Confidential channel for sensitive concerns
Every request is instantly routed to the right team
Clear tracking from submission to solution
Smart timing for specific requests like room transfers
Data that shows where students need more help
Universities using KxRequests benefit from faster response times and significantly higher student satisfaction. Plus, the insights help you spot and fix common problems before they affect more students.
Each request matters because each student matters. Let’s make sure none of them slip through the cracks.
Want to see how responsive student support can be? Book a demo today.
KxInspections
Room Inspections Without the Runaround
Skip the clipboards and manual data entry. KxInspections syncs automatically with your student management system and maintenance tools. Inspections are automatically tagged to student portals — putting complete room documentation and student profile integration in your pocket.
Common inspection headaches:
Time-consuming and prone to errors due to manual and paper-based methods
Can’t make data-driven decisions due to poor data management
Disputes over damages due to lack of clear documentation and proof
Inconsistent inspection reports, leading to confusion and errors
No way to easily prove conditions or track changes over time
Lack of detailed analytics, making it hard to spot trends or make data-driven decisions
Time-consuming manual processes that leave critical information out of reach
KxInspections makes inspections click:
Complete digital checklists on any tablet or phone, including student-led inventories via KxEngage
Photos instantly tagged to the right room, item, and issue for seamless documentation
Damage charges calculated instantly and synced to student profiles
Push notifications and automated emails keep students updated in real time
Track item conditions, replacements, and historical wear over time
Accurately monitor overall room condition with a comprehensive digital record
Generate reports on items needing replacement, repairs, or maintenance for proactive management
Integration with KxStudent and KxWelcome, allowing for reports that sync directly with student profiles
Digitise inspections using any device for an easy, convenient process
Universities using KxInspections complete inspections faster and catch more issues that matter. Your staff can inspect more rooms in less time while keeping better records.
The best part? No more lost paperwork or disputed charges. Every inspection builds a clear, photo-backed trail that protects both you and your residents.
See how much simpler room inspections can be.
Parcel Tracker
Speed Through Package Processing
Manual logging wastes time. Parcel Tracker cuts hours of work down to minutes — scan barcodes or names, send notifications, and track pickups, all from one app. Turn package management from a daily headache into a smooth operation.
Running into these mailroom messes?
Manual package logging eating up hours of staff time
Students missing crucial deliveries despite repeated notifications
Limited tracking and accountability for package handoffs
Mounting delivery volumes in space-constrained mailrooms
Here’s what you get with Parcel Tracker:
Just scan the label or barcode to instantly log packages and send notifications — even process multiple parcels at once
Multi-channel alerts reach students where they are: Email, SMS, WhatsApp, or through KxEngage
Quick, contactless pickup using QR codes
Built-in accountability with signature or photo verification at handoff
Seamless integration with existing systems through our API and webhooks
Want your mailroom to run like clockwork? Let’s talk.
Student Life
Supporting Every Student to Thrive
Universities using Student Life catch more at-risk students early and see higher retention rates. Empower your teams to put student wellbeing and support at the heart of your operations with an all-in-one management platform.
With Student Life, you can improve retention rates, keep students safe, and ensure they can always get the support they need
What keeps student wellbeing support teams up at night:
Poor visibility of student incidents across different teams, delaying early intervention and support
Students falling through gaps between services due to data in different systems
Staff overwhelmed tracking cases on spreadsheets
Sensitive data floating around in emails
Opportunities for early intervention missed due to the inability to track student history of incidents reported
Student Life changes the game:
Early warning system that flags struggling students and instant notifications to relevant staff
Stay secure and compliant with new policies to manage student wellbeing
Complete picture of each student’s support journey
Secure collaboration across all support teams
Access the system securely on the go so your hall managers can report incidents using a phone or a tablet
Comprehensive tracking of all student wellbeing touchpoints and incidents
Insights to track trends and make informed decisions
The ability to control what some roles are able to see to ensure confidentiality is maintained
Easy way to export cases and share insights when required
“I don’t think I can tell you how much I love the student profile. Just having the ability to go in and see everything that’s happened with that student all in one place is just brilliant. It’s the only system of its kind that I’ve seen”
Katy Lemmon
Accommodation Manager
Because student success isn’t just about academics. It’s about catching them when they stumble and helping them back up.
Want to build a stronger safety net for your students? See Student Life in action.
KxMobile
Your Team’s Mobile Command Centre
Your staff shouldn’t be chained to desktop computers when most of their work happens on the move. KxMobile puts every room status, check-in, and key piece of information right on their phones.
Challenges we eliminate:
Staff having to wait till they are at their desk to access room information
Lengthy check-in and checkout process
Room statuses hours out of date
Teams missing urgent updates in the field
KxMobile keeps your team moving:
Enhanced student arrival experience which a quick scan- and check-in
Critical info available offline
Push alerts for urgent situations
Interface so simple it takes minutes to learn
Check-ins that automatically update in your Student Management software, meaning you wouldn’t have to manually check-in 1000s of students on arrival day
Residential teams can handle more tasks efficiently while reducing unnecessary movement. With the ability to log room issues instantly and access real-time insights, your team can respond faster to student needs and changing circumstances.
Your team stays connected, your data stays secure, and your work gets done from anywhere.
KxPayments
Offer convenient payment without the costs
Customers expect payments to work like Amazon. Administrators need costs under control. KxPayments nails both, while putting thousands back in your budget.
The numbers tell the story:
Zero processing fees with open banking vs traditional 1% card charges
150+ payment options through one platform
Single dashboard replacing multiple legacy systems
The costs and complexity we eliminate:
Expensive card processing costs.
Keeping up with new payment methods that consumers need.
Staying up to date with regulation changes for compliance
Payment updates scattered across different portals
Multiple payment gateways causing debt reconciliation headaches and inflated costs
Clunky payment experience affecting student’s experience.
Global customers needing native payment methods
Revenue lost to expired payment cards
Complex security regulations slowing you down
Why universities choose KxPayments:
Every major payment method covered, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat, and more
Unified view of campus transactions
Smart card management that prevents missed payments
Automated debt monitoring
Security compliance built right in
Flat subscription replaces per-transaction costs
Every payment instantly synced to KxResidential
Automatic invoice generation
Built-in PSD2 and PCI DSS compliance
Through the introduction of recurring card payments via KxPayments, the team have been able to enforce payment plans at the acceptance stage of the room offer, which has had a significant impact in meeting the University’s new debt management strategy to reduce the value of aged debt. Instead of up to a 48-hour wait time for a payment plan to be approved, this now happens instantly resulting in an improved student experience and direct accountability for future payments.
“Kinetic were able to improve on the existing booking experience bringing payments seamlessly into the user journey.”
Charlie Smart
Business Applications Manager
“KxPayments has been transformative for us at Student Roost. In the last year alone, we have achieved an adoption rate of 51% in open banking transactions over traditional card payments, resulting in considerable savings in 2024 alone. This shift has significantly reduced card processing charges and we believe has enhanced the payment experience for our students, especially when paying using a mobile or tablet. Since launching KxPayments, the number of our residents paying by open banking has continued to increase month on month, reflecting the growing preference for this payment type. We’re thrilled with the results and the positive impact on both our operations and our students’ satisfaction”
Jonathan Bushell
Director of IT, Student Roost
Looking to boost your bottom line while giving customers more ways to pay? See how we can help.
Book Now
Give Students the Solution to Quick Booking
Modern students expect booking accommodation to be as easy as booking a flight. And when residential teams spend weeks on room assignments, everyone loses. BookNow lets students book instantly while you focus on what matters.
What residential teams face now:
Endless spreadsheets matching roommate requests
Empty rooms because of slow allocation
Phone calls from anxious students checking application status
Friend groups split up by random assignment
Manual updates across multiple booking systems
BookNow brings it all together:
Students choose and secure rooms instantly
Friend groups book together in one go
Live availability updates across platforms
Immediate confirmation and payment
Zero manual allocation needed
Your residential team gets fewer questions and more time. Your students get certainty and choice. Your rooms fill faster.
Transform your accommodation allocation from weeks to minutes. See how.
KxStudent
Go Beyond Surface-Level Operations Management
Today’s students expect fast, convenient, and personalized experiences. Our student tools can elevate their engagement and foster a strong, vibrant community that leaves a lasting impression.
Facing these accommodation headaches?
Students frustrated by confusing room applications and long wait times
Staff buried in manual room assignments and contract processing
Important messages lost in cluttered email chains
Financial tracking spread across multiple systems
Facing these accommodation headaches?
One-click bedroom allocations that match student preferences automatically
Digital contracts and payments that update in real-time
Live occupancy reporting showing exactly which rooms are available
Built-in messaging that reaches students where they are — SMS, email, or app
Clear financial dashboards tracking every payment and invoice
Automated reports that spot retention risks early
KxStudent connects directly with your existing student records and payment systems. Your data stays accurate across platforms, and your staff can focus on what matters most: supporting students.
Book a demo to see how much time you could save.
KxWelcome
Making Campus Accommodation Work for You
When your residential staff spends more time fighting software than helping residents, something’s wrong. KxWelcome consolidates everything into a single, intuitive platform that anyone can use from day one.
What’s holding you back?
Your team copying and pasting data between multiple systems
Critical messages never reaching their target
Website accessibility issues frustrating potential residents
KxWelcome streamlines every step
All-in-one platform solution that integrates with your existing systems, complete with API access for custom needs
Room operations management that adapts to real student movements
Flexible payment options for every student
Mobile room inspections that feed straight into your records
Smart notifications that actually reach students
Real-time overview of your entire residential operation
End-to-end student journey management handling everything from first inquiry through to checkout
Accessibility features that work for everyone, on any device
Running on Microsoft Azure with enterprise-grade security, KxWelcome plugs right into your current systems. Most teams report saving 15+ hours per week on administrative tasks within their first month.
Want to see the difference for yourself? Book a demo today.
KxEngage
Your Branded Student Experience App
Today’s students live on their phones, not their inboxes. KxEngage is the ultimate student experience app for connecting your students and staff who live and work in your student accommodation buildings.
KxEngage puts every campus service at their fingertips in one branded app, helping them stay informed and connected while making campus life simpler.
What students want right now:
To know who their roommates will be before they arrive on campus.
To make their new accommodation feel like home.
Quick, convenient access to information and services.
To make friends and form connections with other students to enhance their experience at university.
A seamless room booking journey
Great user experience with your digital system’s modern UI.
KxEngage makes campus life click:
One app for everything — from rent payments to room bookings
Simple maintenance issue reporting
Connect with other students by joining clubs and groups with others who share similar interest
Students get easy access to their rooms using a digital key
Get instant push notifications for parcel tracking and delivery, event deadlines, payments, and more
Campus food ordering, with purchases linked to student accounts for easy payment and order history
Multi-language support
Polling and surveys to give students a voice
Staff portal access
Data-driven analytics to provide you with insightful data to make improvements to your services.
Streamlined parcel management to eliminate lost packages and delivery confusion
Support sustainability initiatives with paperless processes and digital communication
Boost student retention and combat student dropout rates through enhanced services and support
Secure and compliant data handling for your institution
Plus, it plays nice with your other systems — KxEngage connects with over 50 platforms, including KxStudent, KxWelcome, KxPayments, and StudentLife.
Help students find what they need, when they need it. Let’s talk.
Student Web
Don’t Lose Students to Complex Accommodation Processes
Student Web is our student-facing portal that takes the stress away from students’ university application process. Your students can easily handle all their application admin, from signing contracts to booking their desired accommodation. And because it connects directly with KxStudent, your staff can instantly access student preferences and match them to the right rooms.
Why residential teams choose Student Web:
One source of truth for all student accommodation data
Staff can match students to the right rooms based on preferences
Configurable platform that can adapt to your changing needs
Your brand reflected throughout the student journey
With Student Web, students can:
Enjoy a smooth, stress-free booking experience
Easily secure their preferred accommodation
View and sign all documents required for booking accommodation
Make seamless payments
Raise maintenance requests without waiting for office hours
Student Web protects sensitive student data while supporting environmental sustainability through paperless processes. With complete KxStudent integration, it ensures consistent data management across your entire accommodation operation.
See how much smoother your accommodation process could be — schedule a demo today.
KxInductions
From Move-in Madness to Day One Success
KxInductions, our comprehensive online platform for student inductions. Share important information with your students before arrival, cover essential health and safety training through interactive walkthroughs and quizzes, get them fully inducted smoothly and easily, and ensure they have everything they need as they settle in.
Current move-in day problems:
Staff overwhelmed by processing paperwork instead of supporting students
Students arrive unprepared, without key health and safety knowledge
No control over arrival times, creating chaotic bottlenecks
Manual processes slow down check-ins and frustrate everyone
Safety information often skimmed or overlooked in welcome packs
Benefits for your accommodation team:
Streamline inductions
Simplify the arrivals process (arrival passes)
Upselling opportunities (bedding packs, kitchen packs, memberships, etc)
Better serve international students
Save staff time (no ID checks, arrival pass management, orientation)
KxInductions gets students settled faster:
Front-load the induction process
Digitise documentation
Upselling opportunities (bedding packs, kitchen packs, memberships etc)
Students learn everything they need before setting foot on campus, making their arrival smoother and more efficient. With digital access to handbooks, contracts, and essential information, both local and international students can arrive better prepared and informed.
Ready to make move-in day something students remember for the right reasons? Let’s show you how.
KxRequests
Never Miss a Student in Need
When students hit problems, they need help now — not when the accommodation office opens on Monday. KxRequests turns your student support from a 9-5 service into a 24/7 safety net.
Daily frustrations we solve:
Students feeling ignored when issues go unreported
Staff discovering problems too late to prevent escalation
Important requests buried in overcrowded email inboxes
No way to track if issues actually got resolved
Weekend emergencies waiting until Monday morning
KxRequests keeps students supported:
Round-the-clock issue reporting from any device
Confidential channel for sensitive concerns
Every request is instantly routed to the right team
Clear tracking from submission to solution
Smart timing for specific requests like room transfers
Data that shows where students need more help
Universities using KxRequests benefit from faster response times and significantly higher student satisfaction. Plus, the insights help you spot and fix common problems before they affect more students.
Each request matters because each student matters. Let’s make sure none of them slip through the cracks.
Want to see how responsive student support can be? Book a demo today.
KxInspections
Room Inspections Without the Runaround
Skip the clipboards and manual data entry. KxInspections syncs automatically with your student management system and maintenance tools. Inspections are automatically tagged to student portals — putting complete room documentation and student profile integration in your pocket.
Common inspection headaches:
Time-consuming and prone to errors due to manual and paper-based methods
Can’t make data-driven decisions due to poor data management
Disputes over damages due to lack of clear documentation and proof
Inconsistent inspection reports, leading to confusion and errors
No way to easily prove conditions or track changes over time
Lack of detailed analytics, making it hard to spot trends or make data-driven decisions
Time-consuming manual processes that leave critical information out of reach
KxInspections makes inspections click:
Complete digital checklists on any tablet or phone, including student-led inventories via KxEngage
Photos instantly tagged to the right room, item, and issue for seamless documentation
Damage charges calculated instantly and synced to student profiles
Push notifications and automated emails keep students updated in real time
Track item conditions, replacements, and historical wear over time
Accurately monitor overall room condition with a comprehensive digital record
Generate reports on items needing replacement, repairs, or maintenance for proactive management
Integration with KxStudent and KxWelcome, allowing for reports that sync directly with student profiles
Digitise inspections using any device for an easy, convenient process
Universities using KxInspections complete inspections faster and catch more issues that matter. Your staff can inspect more rooms in less time while keeping better records.
The best part? No more lost paperwork or disputed charges. Every inspection builds a clear, photo-backed trail that protects both you and your residents.
See how much simpler room inspections can be.
Parcel Tracker
Speed Through Package Processing
Manual logging wastes time. Parcel Tracker cuts hours of work down to minutes — scan barcodes or names, send notifications, and track pickups, all from one app. Turn package management from a daily headache into a smooth operation.
Running into these mailroom messes?
Manual package logging eating up hours of staff time
Students missing crucial deliveries despite repeated notifications
Limited tracking and accountability for package handoffs
Mounting delivery volumes in space-constrained mailrooms
Here’s what you get with Parcel Tracker:
Just scan the label or barcode to instantly log packages and send notifications — even process multiple parcels at once
Multi-channel alerts reach students where they are: Email, SMS, WhatsApp, or through KxEngage
Quick, contactless pickup using QR codes
Built-in accountability with signature or photo verification at handoff
Seamless integration with existing systems through our API and webhooks
Want your mailroom to run like clockwork? Let’s talk.
Parcel Tracker
Speed Through Package Processing
Manual logging wastes time. Parcel Tracker cuts hours of work down to minutes — scan barcodes or names, send notifications, and track pickups, all from one app. Turn package management from a daily headache into a smooth operation.
Running into these mailroom messes?
Manual package logging eating up hours of staff time
Students missing crucial deliveries despite repeated notifications
Limited tracking and accountability for package handoffs
Mounting delivery volumes in space-constrained mailrooms
Here’s what you get with Parcel Tracker:
Just scan the label or barcode to instantly log packages and send notifications — even process multiple parcels at once
Multi-channel alerts reach students where they are: Email, SMS, WhatsApp, or through KxEngage
Quick, contactless pickup using QR codes
Built-in accountability with signature or photo verification at handoff
Seamless integration with existing systems through our API and webhooks
Want your mailroom to run like clockwork? Let’s talk.
KxMobile
Your Team’s Mobile Command Centre
Your staff shouldn’t be chained to desktop computers when most of their work happens on the move. KxMobile puts every room status, check-in, and key piece of information right on their phones.
Challenges we eliminate:
Staff having to wait till they are at their desk to access room information
Lengthy check-in and checkout process
Room statuses hours out of date
Teams missing urgent updates in the field
KxMobile keeps your team moving:
Enhanced student arrival experience which a quick scan- and check-in
Critical info available offline
Push alerts for urgent situations
Interface so simple it takes minutes to learn
Check-ins that automatically update in your Student Management software, meaning you wouldn’t have to manually check-in 1000s of students on arrival day
Residential teams can handle more tasks efficiently while reducing unnecessary movement. With the ability to log room issues instantly and access real-time insights, your team can respond faster to student needs and changing circumstances.
Your team stays connected, your data stays secure, and your work gets done from anywhere.
KxPayments
Offer convenient payment without the costs
Customers expect payments to work like Amazon. Administrators need costs under control. KxPayments nails both, while putting thousands back in your budget.
The numbers tell the story:
Zero processing fees with open banking vs traditional 1% card charges
150+ payment options through one platform
Single dashboard replacing multiple legacy systems
The costs and complexity we eliminate:
Expensive card processing costs.
Keeping up with new payment methods that consumers need.
Staying up to date with regulation changes for compliance
Payment updates scattered across different portals
Multiple payment gateways causing debt reconciliation headaches and inflated costs
Clunky payment experience affecting student’s experience.
Global customers needing native payment methods
Revenue lost to expired payment cards
Complex security regulations slowing you down
Why universities choose KxPayments:
Every major payment method covered, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat, and more
Unified view of campus transactions
Smart card management that prevents missed payments
Automated debt monitoring
Security compliance built right in
Flat subscription replaces per-transaction costs
Every payment instantly synced to KxResidential
Automatic invoice generation
Built-in PSD2 and PCI DSS compliance
Through the introduction of recurring card payments via KxPayments, the team have been able to enforce payment plans at the acceptance stage of the room offer, which has had a significant impact in meeting the University’s new debt management strategy to reduce the value of aged debt. Instead of up to a 48-hour wait time for a payment plan to be approved, this now happens instantly resulting in an improved student experience and direct accountability for future payments.
“Kinetic were able to improve on the existing booking experience bringing payments seamlessly into the user journey.”
Charlie Smart
Business Applications Manager
“KxPayments has been transformative for us at Student Roost. In the last year alone, we have achieved an adoption rate of 51% in open banking transactions over traditional card payments, resulting in considerable savings in 2024 alone. This shift has significantly reduced card processing charges and we believe has enhanced the payment experience for our students, especially when paying using a mobile or tablet. Since launching KxPayments, the number of our residents paying by open banking has continued to increase month on month, reflecting the growing preference for this payment type. We’re thrilled with the results and the positive impact on both our operations and our students’ satisfaction”
Jonathan Bushell
Director of IT, Student Roost
Looking to boost your bottom line while giving customers more ways to pay? See how we can help.
Book Now
Give Students the Solution to Quick Booking
Modern students expect booking accommodation to be as easy as booking a flight. And when residential teams spend weeks on room assignments, everyone loses. BookNow lets students book instantly while you focus on what matters.
What residential teams face now:
Endless spreadsheets matching roommate requests
Empty rooms because of slow allocation
Phone calls from anxious students checking application status
Friend groups split up by random assignment
Manual updates across multiple booking systems
BookNow brings it all together:
Students choose and secure rooms instantly
Friend groups book together in one go
Live availability updates across platforms
Immediate confirmation and payment
Zero manual allocation needed
Your residential team gets fewer questions and more time. Your students get certainty and choice. Your rooms fill faster.
Transform your accommodation allocation from weeks to minutes. See how.
Our Customers
Hear from our customers
“Kinetic are hugely moving forward in their advances in innovation. We’ve worked really well collaboratively to improve experience for our higher education staff, operations staff and for the benefit of our students as well”
Vikki Welch
Associate Director (Student Living)
The University of Nottingham utilises Kinetic’s Student Accommodation software to support over 4,500 students
Featured Case Studies
The University of Manchester – KxArchiver
Teesside University – KxStudent
Student Roost – KxPayments
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