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What you need to consider when shopping for a
payment solution for use with a kiosk
By Lewis Zimbler, Operations Director, Nayax UK – www.nayax.com
The changing nature of financial
technology means payment systems
need to be ready to accept different
payment methods and be receptive to
new consumer behaviours and upcoming
trends. Kiosks have multiple iterations
for different markets. Some function like
unattended service stores offering the
option to pay for bills during off hours,
or self-checkout at a grocery store.
Others facilitate service industries like
self-check-in at hotels or self-ordering at
restaurants. Many kiosks are temporary,
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popping up at trade shows or outdoor
events. Despite their differing purposes,
choosing a payments system should be
straightforward, catering to the differing
needs of an operator. In short, it should
be a one-stop payment solution.
For today’s consumers, a universal
expectation is ease of use, as well as
convenience. As technology advances,
the payment systems are expected to be
on par in terms of speed and efficiency,
offering consumers convenience and
flexibility. Together, kiosks and payment
systems are meant to be inviting to use
and work well enough that consumers
don’t give much thought to them.
With a solution that offers control
of both the back and front end, the
operator gains much more than the
ability to accept a variety of cashless
payment methods. Choosing a payment