Savings in the Cards

Cashless payment systems are rapidly taking over from cash in corporate catering and vending. As major organizations like British Nuclear Fuels(BNFL) and Manchester Airport have discovered, the removal of on‐site cash handling systems can produce significant operational savings and better service efficiencies. Reviews the cashless payments market and the cost of cash management systems. Examines card applications solutions at BNFL and Manchester Airport and typical system functions. Reviews cashless system functions, card technologies and“contactless” smart card systems in loyalty schemes. Looks at system integration costs and multi‐application “one‐stop” card systems.