Cash will almost always be an available method of payment when you hit a vending machine. However, it seems like fewer people are carrying cash on hand these days. Fortunately, the past couple years have shown many advances in technology that have opened up much more vending machine payment options.
Vending machines come standard with coin acceptors and bill validators. That means that you can walk up to a vending machine with change in your pocket and confidently select a snack, paying with a combination of nickels, dimes, quarters, and even $1 coins. Many bill validators can read bills up to $100, but may not always accept them. Machines may not always have exact change, so if you tried to pay with a $50 or $100 bill at a vending machine, it may deny your attempt.
These days, cashless payments are the preferred method by many customers. Credit card readers can be easily attached to a vending machine, allowing people to slide their credit or debit card through the slot and have their funds taken directly from their account. With card readers, customers do not need to fumble around with exact change, or feel the frustration of a crumpled bill being denied.
The options don’t stop there. The one device that you will always carry with you is also a viable payment option for many vending machines. Your smart phone, whether it be Android or iPhone, can connect with the vending machine in an instant, and it will use your Google Wallet or Apple Pay to complete the transaction. More methods for payment means you can attract more consumers, increasing customer satisfaction, as well as profits.
Customers expect not only a variety of payment methods, but they will also expect a reliable variety of drink or snack options. Our machines are always stocked with the freshest inventory that your employees want, and J. Bos Vending Service also provides 24-hour service when you need it, whether it’s twice a day or twice a week. Our visits will always be scheduled at optimum times, so as not to disrupt your coffee breaks or lunch hours.
Quality service can make a big difference with customer satisfaction, as well as the success of our vending machines. For more information on installing reliable vending services, call J. Bos Vending Service at (616) 791-2025.
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