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Online school payments system

Cashless, secure, and easy to use

Our online school payments solution enables parents and guardians to have more control and visibility over school dinner payments, class trips, and other events with a cost associated to them. 

From pre-ordering school meals to making seamless online payments, the days of physical cash exchange are long gone. In its place, say hello to our parent online payment solution designed specifically for state and independent schools.

School cashless payment systems for faff-free finances

Meal management

Add menus, book meals and collect school dinner payments. It couldn’t be easier with My School Portal.

Dinner money

Ease the burden and hassle of collecting, counting, reconciling and banking cash with parent online payments . Seamless integration with your MIS, all online school dinner payments have the ability to auto top-up

Easy finance

Manage stock availability, monitor FSM and UIFSM, and track debtor accounts to help guardians manage their parent online payments. Easy reporting for better financial control. 

Online school payments and bookings in one place

Online payments

Collect online and seamlessly integrate your school payment system with your finance portal. Most importantly, relax knowing all payments are secure. One less thing to think about.

Bookings and offers

Streamline your bookings for trips, clubs, activities and more. All bookings automatically show up on the parent's calendar and child’s timetable to ensure nothing is missed. 

Reduced admin

Flexible and secure, our cashless payment system for schools is fast, easy to administrate and provides all the reporting you need.

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Benefits of our school payment solutions

Secure, online school payments

Via our school payment system, guardians can easily make secure online payments, enabling your school to become completely cashless.

With school meals, guardians can choose to make a one-off transaction for school activities such as events, trips, after school fixtures and more in addition to making auto top-up payments to their child’s credit balance for school lunches, streamlining their user experience. 

Investing in a full parent online payment portal can save you 20%

Meal planning with our cashless payment system for schools

With our school payment system, guardians are able to pre-order and pre-select their children's school meals and securely pay for them, all from the comfort of their devices.

Through either a desktop, tablet or smartphone, guardians can also review their historic transactions and previous details regarding their children’s school meals, helping them stay informed and up to date at all times. 

Why customers love our school payment portal

School payment resources

School payment system software FAQs

What is a cashless payment system and how can it benefit your school?

A cashless payment system allows parents to make online payments for school fees, lunches, uniforms, and other expenses using various digital methods, eliminating the need for cash transactions. Implementing such a system offers several key benefits:

  • Increased Efficiency: Transactions are processed quickly, reducing the administrative burden of handling and processing cash.
  • Improved Security: Reduces risks associated with handling cash and helps schools comply with insurance limits on cash storage.
  • Greater Convenience: Parents can make payments anytime, and schools can manage finances more easily through digital records.
  • Better Financial Records: Digital payments provide accurate, trackable records that aid in budgeting and financial forecasting.
  • Enhanced Student Experience: Streamlined payment processes can speed up lunch queues and reduce administrative delays.

As cashless payments become increasingly common, driven by trends in digital transactions and hygiene considerations, schools benefit from reduced costs and increased efficiency. By adopting a cashless system, schools can enhance their financial management, improve parent satisfaction, and streamline administrative tasks. 

Read more: What are cashless payments systems and how can it benefit your school?

What is a cashless catering system for schools and how can it benefit?

Cashless catering is a system that enables students to pay for school meals and other canteen services digitally, eliminating the need for cash or physical cards. Instead, parents add funds to their child’s account through an online portal or app. This system simplifies payment processes and offers several benefits for schools:

  • Increased Efficiency: Streamlines transactions, reducing the administrative burden of handling cash and speeding up meal service.
  • Improved Financial Management: Provides clear records of all transactions, enhancing financial transparency and simplifying budget management.
  • Reduced Waste: Allows parents to pre-select meals, catering to dietary needs and minimizing food waste by accurately forecasting demand.
  • Enhanced Convenience: Parents can manage payments easily online, avoiding the need for cash and improving the overall experience for both families and school staff.
  • Better Student Experience: Speeds up lunch queues and ensures students have funds available without carrying cash. 

By adopting cashless catering, schools can reduce administrative costs, improve financial tracking, and create a more efficient and secure payment environment. 

Read more: A guide to cashless catering for schools

How do school payment systems work?

The online school payment system works by allowing parents and careers to add funds to their child school lunch account. When their child orders a school lunch the payment is automatically take from the students’ funds.

This cashless school payment system means parents have better visibility of how much their child is spending and on what days. Online payment systems are easier for both the parent and the school for managing paying for school meals.

Solutions created by educators, for educators

At Access Education, we believe in simplicity. Our suite of integrated solutions is designed to seamlessly work together, creating a unified experience that transforms how you manage your school or trust.

  • Financial Management: Optimise budgeting and financial management with real-time insights and simplified reporting. 
  • People Management: Manage recruitment, payroll, and staff well-being effortlessly.
  • Parental Engagement: Consolidate communications and administrative tasks into one intuitive system.
  • Curriculum & Assessment: Enrich learning with Access GCSEPod and Key Stage 3 resources, offering comprehensive content and insights.

Explore our full educational software solutions

Experience effortless integration, enhanced efficiency, and a unified user experience. Our solutions work together to simplify your processes, so you can focus on what truly matters: delivering exceptional education.