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Cashless Payments for Vending — Nayax vs Vendon vs Cantaloupe
Cashless vending has lifted average Australian sales 20–40%. Here's how the big three readers compare on fees, hardware and reporting.
30 January 2026 · 8 min read
Why cashless is non-negotiable
Cash is now under 10% of Australian retail transactions. Coin-only machines lose a third of potential customers.
The big three - **Nayax VPOS Touch** — hardware $450–$650, fees ~1.5% + $0.10, excellent reporting. - **Vendon** — hardware $380–$550, strong telemetry. - **Cantaloupe Seed Pro** — hardware $500–$700, best for large fleets.
Recommendation Small fleets: **Nayax**. Large fleets: **Cantaloupe**. Coffee-heavy: **Vendon**.
Compare on cashless vending machines and card readers.