How do parents put money on a meal account?
Parents subscribe to a meal plan or pre-pay for passes from the family portal in under a minute, with purchase history and receipts visible anytime. Renewals recur automatically so nobody thinks about it mid-year.
What happens when a child's meal balance runs low?
When a plan or pass nears its end, the parent gets an automatic WhatsApp or email nudge with a one-tap renewal link — so the office never makes an awkward call, and no child is caught short at the counter.
Can meal payments handle sibling accounts?
Yes. A family account can cover all children with one balance or separate per-child balances, whichever the school prefers, and every transaction shows which child purchased what on which day.
Does this eliminate cash handling for lunch?
Effectively yes. Prepaid accounts and online plans remove the daily envelopes, coins, and reconciliation. Schools that also want on-site payments can accept cards at the counter through 613OS terminals, with everything landing in the same reports.