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The Rise of Cashless Vending Machine: Why It Matters in 2025


Vendekin Omnivend Combo 22 kiosk with simultaneous RFID cards and UPI payment scanners



By 2025, cashless transactions have become the default expectation for consumers. Retail operators who adopt cashless vending machines not only meet modern payment preferences but also unlock operational efficiencies and new revenue opportunities. With Vendekin’s Omnivend Combo 10 and Combo 22—machines designed for 100% cashless vending—you can future-proof your automated retail offerings and delight tech-savvy customers.



1. Why Go Fully Cashless?


  • Streamlined Customer Experience: No need for coins, bills, or change—customers simply tap or scan and grab.

  • Faster Transactions: RFID cards and UPI payments complete in under two seconds, reducing queues and maximizing throughput.

  • Improved Hygiene: Eliminates cash handling, reducing touchpoints and supporting public health standards.

  • Accurate Sales Tracking: Digital payments feed directly into your analytics, ensuring 100% visibility on every vend.



2. Spotlight on Vendekin Cashless Champions


Omnivend Combo 10


  • Starting Price: ₹1,65,000*

  • Features:

    • 10″ touchscreen

    • UPI (GPay and PhonePe), and RFID card reader

    • Remote price updates and payment method toggles via Vendekin Cloud (vNetra)


Omnivend Combo 22


  • Starting Price: ₹1,85,000*

  • Features:

    • 22″ Full HD touchscreen

    • Dual-lane RFID cards and UPI for simultaneous payments


*Prices are indicative and may vary at time of purchase.


3. Operational Benefits for Retail Operators


  • Zero Cash Handling: Eliminate cash reconciliation, reduce shrinkage, and cut banking fees.

  • Remote Monitoring & Alerts: Receive instant notifications for failed payments or connectivity issues—maintain 100% uptime on cashless lanes.

  • Dynamic Pricing & Promotions: Push time- or location-based offers directly to the machine—no manual intervention required.



4. Maximizing Revenue with Cashless


  • Higher Average Spend: Studies show cashless users spend up to 20% more per transaction.

  • Impulse Upsells: One-tap ‘add-on’ prompts (e.g., “Add a bottled water for ₹10?”) boost basket size.

  • Loyalty Integration: Tie vends to customer IDs for points accrual, driving repeat usage and data collection.



5. Best Practices for Cashless Deployments


  1. Test Payment Coverage: Ensure strong 4G/Wifi connectivity in every machine location.

  2. Promote the Convenience: Use on-machine signage and digital marketing to highlight “Tap & Grab.”

  3. Train Support Teams: Equip field technicians to troubleshoot payment hardware swiftly.

  4. Monitor & Iterate: Leverage Vendekin’s analytics to refine payment prompts, transaction flows, and promotional offers.



Conclusion


With 100% of vends going cashless on Vendekin’s Omnivend Combo 10 and Combo 22, retail operators gain speed, hygiene, and data-driven control over every transaction. Embrace the rise of cashless vending in 2025 to meet customer expectations, streamline operations, and drive measurable growth.



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