Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) — Singapore
Singapore's Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) officially launched on 1 April 2026, mandating a $0.10 refundable deposit on all pre-packaged beverages in plastic and metal containers (150 ml – 3L) bearing the BCRS Deposit Mark. Qashier has been updated to handle BCRS deposits automatically across HQ, POS, QashierEats, receipts, and reports.
Important: BCRS deposit is not subject to GST
The $0.10 deposit is collected on behalf of the scheme operator and is not subject to GST (9%). It appears as a separate line item on all receipts and reports, labelled BCRS Deposit (Not Subject to GST).
Setting Up BCRS in Qashier HQ
Enable BCRS for a Product
Navigation: HQ → Product Management → Select Product
When you mark a product as BCRS Eligible, the system automatically adds a $0.10 deposit at checkout. You do not need to manually adjust product prices.
Go to HQ → Product Management.
Select the product you want to edit, or click Add New Product.
Locate the BCRS Eligible checkbox at the bottom of the product form.
Check the box to mark the product as BCRS-eligible.
Click Confirm to save your changes.
The BCRS Eligible setting is also available in Product Bulk Create and Product Bulk Update. When using Excel upload, enter 1 in the BCRS Eligible column to mark products as eligible.
Enable BCRS for Online Ordering (QashierEats)
Navigation: HQ → Online Orders & Tables → QashierEats Management → Edit Online Ordering Management
Go to Online Orders & Tables → QashierEats Management.
Select the product you want to enable BCRS for.
Check the BCRS Eligible checkbox.
Click Save.
Reports in HQ
All report totals in HQ exclude the BCRS deposit. The deposit is tracked separately in a dedicated BCRS Deposit section for accounting accuracy.
Full Report — Sales Information
Navigation: HQ → Full Report → Sales Information
A new BCRS Deposit section appears after the Total Sales breakdown, showing:
Total BCRS Deposit — total deposit amount collected
Total BCRS Items Sold — total number of BCRS-eligible items sold
Total BCRS Items Waived — total number of items where the deposit was waived
Transactions Report
Navigation: HQ → Transactions
A BCRS Deposit column has been added after the Total Amount column. This column is included when you export the report to Excel for external accounting systems.
Setting Up BCRS on POS
Enable BCRS for a Product on POS
Navigation: POS → Manage Products → POS Products
Go to Manage Products → POS Products.
Tap the product you want to edit, or tap + to add a new product.
Check the BCRS Eligible checkbox.
Tap Confirm to save.
The BCRS Eligible checkbox is also available when adding or editing modifiers.
Checkout — Payment Page
The BCRS deposit appears automatically on the payment page for eligible items. Each BCRS-eligible item displays BCRS Eligible in green with the $0.10 deposit. The total payment breakdown shows BCRS Deposit (excl GST).
Waiving the BCRS Deposit
You can waive the deposit directly at checkout if a customer does not need to pay it.
On the checkout page, tap Waive BCRS Deposit.
In the pop-up, select the number of containers to waive using the + and – buttons.
Tap Confirm.
Note: You cannot waive more containers than the total BCRS-eligible items in the order. After waiving, the BCRS deposit displays as $0.00 on the receipt.
POS Reports — Sales Information
Navigation: POS → Report → Sales Information
A BCRS Deposit section appears under Sales Information, showing:
Total BCRS Deposit — total deposit amount collected
Total BCRS Items Sold — total number of BCRS-eligible items sold
Total BCRS Items Waived — total number of items where the deposit was waived
Total BCRS Waived Amount — total dollar value of waived deposits
This section is included when you print or email the report.
Receipts
POS Receipt
The printed POS receipt includes a BCRS Deposit (Not Subject to GST) line below the GST line, showing the total deposit for the transaction.
E-Receipt
The e-receipt accessible via HQ → Transactions → E-Receipt also includes the BCRS deposit line, matching the POS receipt format.
Invoice
Invoices include a BCRS Deposit (excl GST) line below the GST line.
QashierEats — Online Ordering
Customers see BCRS details throughout the QashierEats online ordering flow, ensuring transparency in pricing.
Ordering Page
BCRS-eligible products display a BCRS Eligible tag on the menu. When a customer selects an eligible item, the $0.10 deposit is included in the total price shown.
Order Details Page
The order summary shows a BCRS Deposit (Not Subject to GST) line below the subtotal before the customer completes their purchase.
Common Questions
Q: Do I need to change my product prices to account for the $0.10 deposit?
No. When you mark a product as BCRS Eligible, Qashier automatically adds the $0.10 deposit at checkout. Your product prices remain unchanged.
Q: Is the BCRS deposit included in my Total Sales figure?
No. Total Sales in all Qashier reports excludes the BCRS deposit. It is tracked separately in the BCRS Deposit section for accounting accuracy.
Q: Can I waive the deposit for some items but not others?
Yes. On the Waive BCRS Deposit screen, select the exact number of containers to waive. The remaining items will still carry the $0.10 deposit.
Q: Which products are eligible for BCRS?
Pre-packaged beverages in plastic bottles or metal cans sized between 150 ml and 3L bearing the BCRS Deposit Mark are eligible. Glass bottles, paper cartons, and freshly prepared drinks are excluded. Visit the BCRS website for the complete eligibility list.