ParentPay
Leading cashless payment and school management platform for education
Founded
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Starting Price
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Category
Payment Processing
Company Size
All Sizes
Last updated October 9, 2026
About ParentPay
ParentPay is the market-leading online payment and dinner money management solution for schools, used by over 11,000 schools and 4 million parents. The platform enables parents to make secure online payments for school meals, trips, activities, uniforms, and after-school clubs via credit/debit card or cash at PayPoint locations. ParentPay eliminates the need for schools to handle cash, reducing admin time and paperwork. The platform integrates with all leading MIS (Management Information Systems) platforms and cashless tills, and includes additional modules for breakfast/after-school club management, parents' evening scheduling via SchoolCloud, and medical tracking.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Used by 11,000+ schools and 4 million parents — proven at scale
- Eliminates cash handling and reduces admin workload
- Comprehensive suite beyond payments (clubs, events, medical)
- Integrates with all major school MIS platforms
- PayPoint network allows cash payments for unbanked families
Cons
- Pricing not publicly listed — requires custom quote
- Primarily focused on UK education market
- Interface can feel dated compared to modern consumer apps
- Setup and onboarding can take time for larger schools
Key Features
Online payments for school meals, trips, and activities
Cashless catering and till integration
Breakfast and after-school club management
SchoolCloud parents' evening scheduling
Medical Tracker for health records
PayPoint cash payment network support
School shop for uniforms and supplies
Automatic recurring payments
Gift Aid donation management
MIS platform integration
Pricing
School Plan
Contact Sales
- Online payments for meals, trips & activities
- Cashless payment system
- Parent communication tools
- MIS integration
- Reporting & analytics