VapeTM and KioSoft: Pioneering the Future of Smart Vending

Credit Card Processing for Unattended Kiosks: Why VapeTM Partnered with KioSoft Over Nayax

Credit card processing for unattended kiosks—including vape vending machines, smart cashless kiosks, and photo booths—is vastly different from traditional POS systems used in retail environments. These systems require the card reader to communicate using a protocol (such as MDB, Pulse, or Marshall) with a controller board that activates motors to physically dispense products.This level of integration demands:
  • Specialized firmware
  • Real-time, coordinated software-to-hardware communication
  • Precise setup and management of telemetry and product mapping
As a result, the market is dominated by a few niche players—primarily Nayax, Cantaloupe, and KioSoft.

The Real Problems with Nayax

Nayax may be a major name in vending, but many operators encounter frustrating issues:
  • Unissued Payment IDs leading to data mismatches
  • Communication errors with the vending control board
  • Refund loops from incomplete vend cycles
  • No Amex acceptance on Chase routing
Support is another pain point:
  • Slow onboarding, with callbacks rarely returned
  • Underqualified help desks for vending-specific issues
  • Weak documentation for critical protocols like MQTT and VPN
These lead to SIM/APN conflicts, backend routing failures, and poor uptime. Worst of all, Nayax charges 3.0% + $0.20 per transaction—higher than necessary, especially for small-ticket items.

The VapeTM x KioSoft Solution

Rather than continue to troubleshoot Nayax shortcomings, VapeTM partnered directly with KioSoft to offer a vastly better experience.


🛠 What We Do Differently

  • Plug-and-play onboarding: Card readers ship pre-configured
  • Pre-installed Verizon SIMs: VPN setup complete
  • Up-to-date firmware: Tested with our vending logic
  • End-to-end quality control: Each reader verified for accuracy

💲 Lower Fees

We’ve reduced processing costs to just 2.9% + $0.15 per transaction.
Thank you, KioSoft, for powering smarter vending with VapeTM

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The Bottom Line

Unattended payments don’t have to be painful. If you’re in vending, amusement, arcades, or photo booths, VapeTM and KioSoft offer a streamlined, scalable, and support-driven solution that’s built for growth.
  • Faster installs
  • Lower transaction fees
  • Superior reliability
  • Responsive U.S.-based support
Contact VapeTM or KioSoft today for the best solution in unattended payment processing.

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