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EFTPOS for Schools

Q: Are my transactions secure?

Yes. Transactions are encrypted and processed securely under PCI and EMV mandated security requirements.

Q: Do I need a merchant number from a bank?

No. EFTPOS One includes its own merchant facility, so you do not need to apply separately for a merchant number through a bank.

Q: Do I need to change banks?

No. EFTPOS One is bank-agnostic, so schools can keep their existing banking setup.

Q: How quickly will I receive my funds?

Funds are settled into your account the following day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.

Q: How long does it take to get set up?

Once the application, onboarding steps and AML requirements are completed, most applications can be approved within 5 business days. Additional information or documentation may extend this timeframe.

Simple payments for busy school communities.

Parents expect convenient ways to pay. Schools need payments to be easy to accept, easy to track and simple to reconcile.

EFTPOS One gives schools one flexible payment solution for everyday transactions, fundraising, uniforms, events and more. Accept traditional EFTPOS and card payments alongside contactless and QR payment options, with the tools needed to help simplify administration.

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One payment solution for more of your school

From the school office to a Saturday fundraiser, payment needs can change throughout the year. EFTPOS One gives schools a portable, familiar way to accept payments wherever they are needed.

School fees, activities and donations

Give parents and caregivers another convenient way to pay for school-related costs, activity fees, contributions and donations in person.

Fundraising

Accept contactless card, mobile wallet and supported QR payments at fairs, sausage sizzles, galas, raffles and other fundraising activities.

Uniform shops and school supplies

Make payments straightforward at permanent uniform shops, school offices or temporary pop-up stalls.

Events and ticket sales

Take fast, familiar payments at productions, sports events, prizegivings, community evenings and other school functions.

School canteen and other stores

Provide a simple card payment option for schools running canteens or other on-site sales.

Pop-up and mobile payments

Take a terminal to where it is needed instead of being tied to one counter or office location.

One EFTPOS terminal.
Multiple bank accounts.

Schools often collect payments for different purposes, from fees and uniforms to fundraising and PTA activities. With MultiMerchant, a single EFTPOS One terminal can be connected to multiple merchant accounts, so staff simply choose the right merchant before taking payment and the funds are automatically settled into the corresponding bank account.

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Main school account

Use the school’s main merchant account for general payments, fees and everyday transactions.

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PTA and fundraising

Keep PTA, fundraising or event payments directed to a separate merchant account and associated bank account.

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Uniform shop

Separate uniform and school supply sales from other school payment streams while using the same terminal.

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Other activities

Use additional merchant accounts for specific activities, departments or payment purposes where separate settlement is useful.

Keep payments separate without adding more terminals

MultiMerchant lets schools keep different payment streams separate while sharing a single EFTPOS device. It can reduce the need for additional terminals and helps ensure payments are directed to the right account from the start.

Make it easier for families to pay

School communities are increasingly cashless, and parents may not always have cash available when they arrive at the office, an event or a fundraiser. Offering familiar card and contactless payment options can remove friction at the point of payment.

Present the payment

Use EFTPOS One wherever the payment is being collected, whether that is the office, uniform shop or an event.

Let them pay their way

Accept EFTPOS, cards, contactless payments, supported mobile wallets and selected QR payment options.

Simplify administration

Use transaction and settlement reporting to support reconciliation and reduce manual payment follow-up.

Why schools choose EFTPOS One

More ways to pay

Accept EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard, contactless payments and supported mobile wallets from one terminal.

Portable around the school

Built-in 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity make it easier to move a terminal between the office, uniform shop, hall, field or fundraiser.

Simpler reconciliation

Paymark Insights reporting provides visibility over transactions and settlements to support school administration.

One simple setup

Your terminal, merchant facility and network connection are all included.

Next-day settlement

Keep money moving with next-day settlement, every day of the year.

Local support

Get help directly from the EFTPOS Central team when you need it.

One EFTPOS solution.
Everything included.

Setting up EFTPOS traditionally can mean dealing with a bank, a network provider and a separate terminal supplier. EFTPOS One brings the essentials together through one provider.

Eveything you need for
$39.00 +GST
per terminal per month

EFTPOS terminal
Merchant facility
Network connection
Built-in 4G SIM
Paymark Insights
NZ based support

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Useful beyond the school office

A school EFTPOS terminal can support much more than front-desk payments. It can move with staff and be used wherever payments are being collected.

School offices and reception
Uniform shops
Canteens
School fairs and galas
Fundraising events
Sports days and tournaments
Productions and performances
Community events
Pop-up stalls
Donations and contributions

FAQs

Can a school use EFTPOS One at events and fundraisers?

Yes. With built-in 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity, an EFTPOS One terminal can be moved around the school or used at school events where Spark network coverage is available.

Can parents pay by contactless card or mobile wallet?

Yes. EFTPOS One supports contactless card payments and supported mobile wallets alongside standard EFTPOS and card transactions.

Are My Transactions Secure?

Yes, all transactions are encrypted and processed securely under PCI and EMV mandated security requirements.

Do I need a Merchant Number from a Bank?

No, you don’t. EFTPOS One includes its own built-in merchant facility, no need to apply separately with a bank.

Do I need to change banks?

Not at all. EFTPOS One is completely bank-agnostic, so you can keep your existing banking setup.

How Quickly Will I Receive My Funds?

Funds are settled into your account the following day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.

How long does it take to get set up?

Once you complete the application, onboarding steps, and AML requirements, most applications can be approved within 5 business days. If we need extra information or documents from you, this process may take a little longer.

Make school payments simpler

Give parents, caregivers and visitors familiar and convenient ways to pay, while giving your school a flexible EFTPOS solution that can be used across the campus, at school activities and at events.

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EFTPOS for Schools

Simple payments for busy school communities.