How to use Co-op electronic money

(Last updated 2026.3.11)

This pagehow to prepare for, use, add funds to, and check your transaction historyprovides information on

You can also make additional deposits and check your history on your computer (MY page)!

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Use Co-op electronic money

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[Request] While waiting in line at the register, please take out your smartphone, open the app, and have your money code ready.
Please tell the cashier which money you will be paying with.
* "Meal Pass/Cafeteria Money" can only be used for food and beverage payments. If you wish to purchase other items such as stationery, please charge your base money first. Please note.

Prepare for use

★Register your frequently used money★
Registering your frequently used money makes switching between money easier!

Press "Set frequently used money" and select either "Meal Pass," "Base Money," or "Cafeteria Money."
A checkmark will appear next to the money you've set as your frequently used money.
When you open the app, the money with a checkmark will be displayed.

　　

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How to use

by launching it at the checkout counter
　To ensure a smooth experience, please prepare the app in advance
　

②to scan the barcode
Hold the app screen over the scanner
You can also scan using the app's startup screen, but touching the barcode area will display a larger barcode screen.
If scanning is unsuccessful, please try this method.

Additional deposit methods

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to add funds to your accountThere are several ways
*Please note that we do not currently accept credit card payments.
①Charging machine (cash only)
②Bank account payment (BankPay)
③Convenience store payment
④Charging at the register
*charge your account from your computerYou can also

For information on how parents can make charges,this pageplease refer to

①How to charge using a charging machine

Locations of cash-only charging machines (as of March 2026)
: ○ Hongo Campus: Second Bookstore
○ Komaba Campus: Komaba Bookstore and Komaba Cafeteria (1st floor)

1. Tap "Charge" on the app and select your charging method.
　*Please be sure to scan from within the app.
　　If you register a new account in the pokepay app, you will no longer be able to use the app's electronic money payment function.



2. Tap "Scan," insert the amount of money you wish to charge into the charging machine, and scan the QR code displayed on the charging machine.


3. Insert money into the charging machine first!
　

↓Charging is complete when you see this screen!↓
　　

3. How to charge at a convenience store

1. Select the amount you wish to charge and then select "Convenience Store".
*If you wish to charge 4,000 yen, tap "+1,000 yen" or "+3,000 yen".


2. Select the charging destination, enter the required information, and tap "Confirm" to proceed to the convenience store selection screen. Check the payment methods for each convenience store and follow the instructions to make your payment.
*You will also receive an email titled "[University Co-op Business Federation] Convenience Store Charge Notification" to the address you entered in the required information, and you can also check the procedure using the URL in the email.
*The amount will be reflected after payment is completed.

　

④How to charge at the register

1. Tap "Recharge" on the app to display the barcode for charging.



2. The cashier will scan the barcode. Please tell the cashier the amount you wish to charge and pay the amount.
*Charging is cash only.

How to charge from a computer

1.this linkAccess
　*Please enter your registered email address and password.



2. After logging in, press the three lines in the upper right corner to open the menu.
　 You can check your balance history by scrolling.


　

3. From the menu, click "Charge" → "Charge Yourself".




4. Select the charge amount and choose either "Credit Card" or "Convenience Store". Select
　"Co-op Electronic Money" as the money to charge and enter the required information.

　*For credit card: Instant charge
　　For convenience store: Charge after payment at the convenience store

Check your history

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You can check your history from the app or your computer.
if you are using a computerherePlease log in from
The procedure for checking your history is the same for both the app and your computer.

Electronic money usage history

① Tap "Payment History," then tap "Electronic Money Usage History."


② Select the type and period for which you want to check the history, and then perform a search
　. *If you do not set a period, the search will cover the entire period.

Product purchase history

① Tap "Payment History," then tap "Product Purchase History
　." You can view your entire product purchase history.


② Select the time period you want to search.
　*If no selection is made, the search will cover all time periods.

Cafeteria usage history

You can also check your nutrition graph from your usage history!

① Tap Payment History, then tap Cafeteria Usage History.


② Select the period you want to check your usage history for.
　*If no selection is made, the search will cover all periods.


● How to view the nutrition graph
① On the cafeteria history confirmation screen, tap the three lines in the upper right corner,
　then tap Cafeteria Usage History.


② Tap your cafeteria usage history and select your activity level.


③ The graph will be displayed.

Various inquiries

• Inquiries Regarding App Login Errors
  If you encounter a "Login Error" or similar message when signing in after signing up for the app (portal registration), please contact us using the form below.
  *App sign-up requires the email address registered as your member information. If you signed up with a different address, please try again with the correct address, and if the error persists, please submit the form again.
  <App Error Request Form>
  https://text.univ.coop/wfm_utcoop/app_error_2

• For inquiries regarding registration information,
  please use the form below to contact us if you wish to change the email address or verification phone number you registered with the app.
  <App Registration Email Address/Verification Phone Number Change Form>
  https://text.univ.coop/wfm_utcoop/app_update/

• inquiries
  other than login errors with the app, such as those who cannot use the app or cafeteria money due to device issues, or those who cannot confirm the transfer of their cafeteria money balance, please contact the Member Center by email.
  University of Tokyo Consumer Cooperative Member Center
  Email: sosen@mail.utcoop.or.jp

Q&A

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Q. Where can I use "Cafeteria Money"?
A. You can use it not only in the cafeteria but also to pay for food and beverages at the school store.
*Please note that you cannot use it to pay for items other than food and beverages, such as stationery.

Q. Can I make a deposit at the Member Center/Komaba Office/Central Cafeteria/Faculty of Agriculture store counter?
A. Deposits cannot be made at the counter.
Please make deposits by credit card, convenience store, or cash top-up machine (scheduled to start in November). Cash top-ups will be available at the register from January onwards.

Q. Can parents also check their transaction history and make additional payments?
A. Payments can be made through the "Member My Page," and cafeteria usage history can be checked through the "univcoop My Portal."
Instructions on how to register and use the service are provided on the following page: "
Notice Regarding Co-op Electronic Money and Charging by Parents."

Q. Has the receipt no longer display the remaining balance and nutritional information?
A. Due to a system change, this information is no longer printed on receipts.
Please check the remaining balance on the app screen. For nutritional information, please sign in to "univcoop My Portal".Click here for details.

Q. I have a "Cafeteria Pass Charge Voucher" as a housing benefit. Can I use it?
A. Yes, you can. Please register for the University Co-op app (official) and "Pokepay," and then visit the Hongo Member Center or Komaba Housing Center.
*Points will be added to your base money. You can use it just like regular cafeteria money.

Q. What is "Base Money"?
A. It is electronic money that can be used at all stores of the University of Tokyo Co-op.
Please use "Cafeteria Money" for meals on campus, and "Base Money" for other purchases on campus.
The payment method is the same as for "Cafeteria Money". Tap the icon and scan the money code to use it.

Q. What are "points"?
A. Points are awarded at store events and can be used when making payments.
*Please note that to prevent points from expiring, points will be used first when paying with base money.
We will inform you about the development of the point service as soon as it is decided.

Q. Can I transfer money?
A. Only transfers from "Base Money" to "Cafeteria Money" are possible.
① Tap "Money Transfer" from the menu (three lines) in the upper left.
② Select "Cafeteria Money" as the destination money and enter the amount.
③ Finally, tap "Move Money" to complete the process.