FOODCARDQR: A SECURED STUDENT FOOD CARD MANAGEMENT AND PAYMENT SYSTEM USING QR CODE AUTHENTICATION

Authors

  • Kizito Eluemunor Anazia Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
  • Rebecca Okeoghene Idama Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro image/svg+xml
  • Wifred Adigwe Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro image/svg+xml
  • Justine Ifeose Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2026-0912-4341

Keywords:

FoodCardQR, QR Code, Authentication, Food Card System, Secure Payment, Cafeteria Management

Abstract

This study presents the FoodCardQR: A secured student food card management and payment system using QR code authentication. The system provides students with a seamless platform for registration, wallet funding, and balance monitoring, while cafeteria terminals enable fast, offline QR-based transactions. Core technologies such as ASP.Net, C#.Net, SQL Server, and the Interswitch Payment Gateway were combined with the ZXing.Net library to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient operations. Hardware requirements were deliberately kept moderate, making the system practical for deployment in typical campus environments. By merging QR code authentication with secure payment processing, the system streamlines operations, improves user experience, and enhances accountability through accurate reporting. Experimental evaluation demonstrated a transaction success rate of approximately 92%, average processing times less than 10 seconds, audit accuracy of 95%, and positive user satisfaction, indicating both reliability and usability. With these findings, it confirms that the FoodCardQR model addresses the inefficiencies and security challenges of traditional cash-based and manual payment methods associated with cafeterias on campus. The model will provide a scalable and dependable framework for modernizing cafeteria management in educational institutions.

Author Biographies

  • Kizito Eluemunor Anazia, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro

    Lecturer, Department of Information Systems and Technology, Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State

  • Rebecca Okeoghene Idama, Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro

    Lecturer, Department of Information Systems, Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State

  • Wifred Adigwe, Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro

    Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State

  • Justine Ifeose, Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro

    Lecturer, Department of Information Systems, Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State

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12-01-2026

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): FUDMA Journal of Sciences - Vol. 10 No. 1

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Anazia, K. E., Idama, R. O., Adigwe, W., & Ifeose, J. (2026). FOODCARDQR: A SECURED STUDENT FOOD CARD MANAGEMENT AND PAYMENT SYSTEM USING QR CODE AUTHENTICATION. FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES, 10(1), 333-339. https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2026-0912-4341

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