EPOS for schools and universities

School and university EPOS for a cashless lunchtime.

Fast canteen tills, cashless accounts, online top-ups, allergy warnings and photo ID. For canteens, cafés, shops and student unions on one system.

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ICRTouch CollectionPoint order-ready screen (image: ICRTouch)

In short: for schools and universities we recommend ICRTouch with TouchTopUp, so pupils and staff pay from a cashless account that parents can top up online.

A typical school set-up.

Most schools start with canteen tills and cashless accounts, then add kiosks and screens.

Lunchtime rush, handled.

Canteen, accounts and top-ups together.

  • TouchPointFast canteen tills
  • TouchTopUpTop up accounts online, by card or with cash on site
  • SelfServiceKiosks for quicker queues
  • TouchOffice WebReporting for the bursar
ICRTouch SelfService ordering kiosk (image: ICRTouch)

The system we’d recommend.

We’re independent and sell four EPOS systems. For education, this is the one that fits best.

Best fit for schools

Pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels and venues

Cashless accounts, online top-ups, allergy warnings and photo ID, across canteens, cafés and shops.

Also consider

Groups with three or more sites

EPOS, ordering, delivery, stock, staff rotas and reporting in one platform, built for multi-site hospitality.

Better for everyone.

Pupils, parents, caterers and the school all benefit.

Pupils

  • No cash, so nothing to lose or take
  • No difference between free and paid meals
  • Allergy warnings and limits on each account

Parents

  • Top up online whenever suits
  • See and limit what their child spends
  • Pay for trips and activities too

The school

  • Lost cards blocked and replaced quickly
  • Photo ID on screen
  • Reports on meals and healthy eating

School and university EPOS questions.

The questions bursars and catering managers ask us most.

What is the best EPOS system for a school?

For most schools and universities we recommend ICRTouch with TouchTopUp for cashless accounts and online top-ups.

How do parents top up?

Parents can top up online by card, and schools can offer cash top-ups on site.

Can the system warn about allergies?

Yes. Each account can carry allergy warnings and restrictions on certain products.

What happens if a pupil loses their card?

The card can be blocked and the balance moved to a new one, because balances are held centrally, not on the card.

How much does it cost?

It depends on how many tills, handhelds and screens you need, and which system suits you. Our EPOS cost guide explains what drives the price, and a free demo gets you a clear quote.

Do you cover my area?

Yes. We install and train across Northern Ireland, and look after businesses in the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain too, with Belfast-based support 24/7.

See it working in your venue.

Book a free demo. We'll show you the set-up that fits, answer every question, and give you a clear quote.

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