Students using TapaPOS Education EPOS system for cashless meals

Education & School EPOS Systems

Empower your school, college or university with TapaPOS — a complete EPOS and payment solution for education. Enable cashless catering, manage student top-ups and allowances, and connect pre-ordering through your school app.

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Why Schools Choose RST EPOS

From canteens and cafés to student stores, TapaPOS connects every outlet in one system — supporting cashless payments, top-ups and real-time balances for students and staff.

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Faster Queues

Speed up service during busy lunch breaks with quick-touch menus and pre-paid accounts for students and staff.

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Cashless Payments

Accept contactless payments, student balances and allowances through TapaPay — no cash required at the till.

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Top-Up App

Parents and students can add funds, check balances and view spending instantly using the Tapa Membership app.

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Biometric Finger Vein Recognition

Finger vein readers allow fast, secure and contact-free identification at the till — no cards or PINs needed.

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Linked with SIMS

Integrates seamlessly with your school MIS — automatically syncing pupil data, year groups and balances for a unified cashless system.

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Free School Meals Handling

Automatically apply FSM allowances while keeping transactions discreet — ensuring fair and confidential service for all pupils.

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Meal Uptake Reporting

Automatically track the number of meals served each day and generate funding reports reducing admin time.

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Allergy & Restriction Controls

Flag allergens or restrict menu items for individual pupils — ideal for primary and SEN environments.

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Trusted by Schools

Used by leading schools across Ireland and the UK for secure, modern campus payments.

Smarter Cashless Catering for Education

Manage payments, balances and meal uptake with speed, accuracy and total control — all through TapaPOS.

Education EPOS – FAQs

What is TapaPOS for Education?

TapaPOS is a complete cashless catering and payment solution for schools and colleges. It connects tills, student balances, and reporting in one integrated platform.

Can students and staff pay without cash?

Yes. Students and staff can pay using stored balances, meal allowances or contactless cards via TapaPay. The system supports biometric identification, removing the need for cards or PINs.

How does the Top-Up App work?

The Tapa Membership app allows parents and students to view balances, add funds instantly, and monitor spending. All top-ups sync immediately across tills and kiosks.

Does TapaPOS integrate with SIMS or other school systems?

Yes. TapaPOS integrates with SIMS and other MIS platforms, automatically syncing pupil data, year groups and balances to ensure accuracy and reduce admin work.

How does TapaPOS handle Free School Meals?

TapaPOS automatically applies FSM allowances each day while keeping transactions discreet. Eligible students are identified securely with no visible distinction at the till.

Can the system report meal uptake for Education Authority funding?

Yes. Tapa Office generates detailed daily and weekly meal uptake reports that align with Education Authority claim requirements, helping schools reconcile funding quickly and accurately.

Is biometric data stored securely?

Absolutely. Finger vein recognition uses encrypted templates rather than fingerprints, ensuring data cannot be reverse-engineered and complies fully with GDPR and data protection regulations.

What reports are available for management and finance?

Tapa Office provides live dashboards for sales, balances, meal uptake, and Education Authority reimbursement claims — with exportable data for audits or finance reconciliation.

What support is available for schools?

Our regional support teams in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the UK provide installation, on-site training and 7-day technical support to ensure smooth daily operation.