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Support shown for cashless society
7 Oct 2009

Parents of Australian schoolchildren have become the latest advocates of the introduction of a cashless society within schools.

Harry Inns, whose three sons go to Holy Cross Primary School in Glenwood, Sydney, told his country's Daily Telegraph that not having to hand over cash to his kids to take to school works well.

The father-of-three was commenting after a number of New South Wales schools introduced a new system - subbed Munch Monitor - whereby school lunches are paid for by credit card via the internet.

"We turn on the computer in the morning and log on to Munch Monitor, where the kids are itemised by name, and we select whatever they want," Mr Inns explained.

The newspaper also claims that a cashless society in schools can stop bullies demanding kids' dinner money, as well as providing all-round convenience.

Another father told the publication that not having to take cash into school was "much easier" for his offspring.

In the UK, eMoney network sQuidcard provides technology that can help with the setting up of cashless catering in schools.

Two schools in Wiltshire are conducting successful trials which involve children using prepaid contactless smart cards to purchase food and drink at lunchtime.