Cashless payment systems – beneficial to security and access control

Chris Lyons, Managing Director, Systopia International.

“One of the main responsibilities of a Facilities Manager is to oversee the security of a building and the staff which work within it.   Over recent years we have seen many advances in technology which help to keep sites secure and Facilities Managers are now spoilt for choice when it comes to figuring out how best to run daily business operations and make the most of their facilities.   When making the important decision on what technology to invest in, many Facilities Managers might be surprised to learn that cashless payment systems can provide an all-in-one solution for security and access control.

“Using Radio-Frequency Identification [RFID] technology, cashless payment systems can be integrated onto existing security cards or passes, providing a one-stop token which can be used to gain access into a building. As well as this, the cards can be used to pay for food and beverages on site and many other items within the business environment such as car parking, printing and internet use.   This ‘all-access’ card means that the amount of money held on site is significantly reduced and therefore lessens the danger of theft.

“Integrating the technology onto one card means it is a much simpler and easier system to manage, and also ensures only those with approved access status can operate within the business environment, helping to minimise the risk of lost and stolen access cards. The RFID technology provides a unique identifier for each card, allowing Facilities Managers to track where the card is located at any given time and the activity history. Therefore, if a card was lost or stolen and an ‘outside’ individual had obtained access to the building, they would easily be able to be tracked down and stopped.   Not only this, but any money which had been spent during the theft, could be seen on the account history making it easy to identify the funds owed back.”

To find out how your business can benefit from Systopia’s cashless payment systems visit www.systopia.co.uk or call 0800 085 2056.

Background Information on Systopia:

Systopia, established in 2008, provides cashless systems, cashless vending and cashless catering for the Business, Education, Healthcare, Leisure and Stadia sectors. With an impressive record of delivering the highest standards in reliable and innovative cashless solutions, Systopia boasts an impressive and extensive client list.

Using RFID technology, Systopia’s cashless systems integrate directly with proximity cards, such as security, ID or membership cards, allowing users to pay for items in a fast and convenient way. With the way that transactions take place changing rapidly, Systopia is leading the way in this cashless revolution, offering cashless systems combining modern, high-class and reliable EPOS systems with cashless vending.

In partnership with leading hardware providers, Systopia is able to offer stylish and efficient cashless systems capable of handling any requirement. With unique Cashless Payment Terminals and reliable EPOS suites, Systopia offers cashless systems that are ruggedized for retail yet stylish enough for the most high-end settings. Systopia strives to offer complete cashless catering systems and also provide dynamic cashless vending readers as part of your cashless solution.

With one eye on the future, Systopia provides cashless systems that are compatible with a variety of payment methods, which can be integrated into the same EPoS terminal. Alternative forms of integrated payment are becoming more and more popular amongst customers, with mobile payments and banking requirements for ‘Wave and Pay’ technology, to name just two that Systopia’s cashless systems can accept.