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Central Voucher Redemption Server for Deposit Return Schemes

A central backend for managing and redeeming vouchers from Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) of multiple suppliers

Full control

over the vouchers redeemed

Eliminating fraud

and revenue loss

Cross-redemption

across stores, chains, and hubs

Central Voucher Redemption Server

A central backend for managing and redeeming vouchers from Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) of multiple suppliers

A Central Voucher Redemption Server gives Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) operators and retailers full control over how, where, and when vouchers are redeemed. Every voucher is validated in real time, ensuring it can be used only once and exactly as intended.

Retailers’ Point of Sale (POS) systems connect directly to the Central Redemption Server to confirm each voucher’s validity before redemption. This real-time connection guarantees that the voucher exists, has not already been used, and carries the correct official value.

With built-in fraud protection and continuous validation, the system prevents fake, copied, or manipulated vouchers while enabling seamless redemption across stores, retail chains, and public locations.

Key benefits

01

Central point of control and fraud prevention

02

Real-time validation via POS connection

03

RVM-agnostic and vendor-independent

04

Enables secure cross-redemption

05

Rich reporting and analytics on redemption behaviour

With detailed data on when and where vouchers are redeemed, operators and retailers gain valuable insights, such as time between voucher printing and redemption. This helps to optimise operations and improve the consumer experience.

A Single Source of Truth

The Central Voucher Redemption Server acts as the single source of truth for all vouchers in the DRS. All POS systems and connected partners rely on it to determine:

· Whether a voucher exists

· Whether it is valid

· Whether it has already been redeemed

· Where and for what value it can be redeemed

Each voucher follows a secure lifecycle: Created → Locked → Redeemed. This ensures vouchers cannot be reused, duplicated, or abused.

Eliminating Fraud and Revenue Loss

Without a central redemption system, voucher handling is exposed to serious risks:

· Double redemption

· Value manipulation

· Home-printed or copied vouchers

Printed voucher amounts cannot be reliably trusted on their own. A unified central server eliminates these risks by validating every voucher in real time and always returning the official value to the POS system.

Enabling Cross-Redemption

The Central Voucher Redemption Server makes secure cross-redemption possible across:

· Individual stores

· Retail chains

· Public hubs

By being fully RVM-agnostic, the system works with machines from multiple suppliers. This removes dependency on any single RVM vendor and prevents costly vendor lock-in.

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