What payment methods do you support?

We support a wide range of payment systems to ensure your customers can pay conveniently and securely at your smart racket rental kiosk.

MDB Protocol Compatibility

Our kiosks feature MDB (Multi-Drop Bus) support, which is the industry-standard protocol for vending machine payment systems. This means we’re compatible with virtually all payment devices commonly used on vending machines worldwide.

What is MDB?

MDB is a standardized communication protocol that allows various payment devices to work seamlessly with vending equipment. By supporting MDB, our kiosks can integrate with:

• Credit and debit card readers
• Mobile payment terminals (NFC/contactless)
• Bill validators and coin acceptors (though we focus on cashless)
• Third-party payment gateway devices

Supported Payment Types

1. Credit and Debit Cards

• Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
• EMV chip card transactions
• Magnetic stripe card support (where still required)
• Secure PIN entry for debit transactions

2. Contactless and Mobile Payments

• Apple Pay - Seamless iPhone and Apple Watch payments
• Google Pay - Android device contactless payments
• Samsung Pay - Both NFC and MST technologies
• NFC-enabled credit/debit cards - Tap-to-pay functionality

3. Regional Payment Terminals

We support multiple payment terminal manufacturers based on your location:

Australia and New Zealand

• Vending on Track (VOT) payment terminals
• Integrated with local payment networks
• Support for Australian banking systems

North America

• Cantaloupe/USA Technologies payment systems
• Nayax North American terminals
• Integration with US and Canadian payment processors

Europe and UK

• Nayax VPOS Touch payment terminals
• PayRange European payment solutions
• Compliance with PSD2 and SCA requirements

Asia-Pacific

• Local payment gateway integrations
• Regional mobile wallet support
• Country-specific payment terminal options

4. QR Code Payments (Regional)

In select markets, we support popular QR code payment systems:

• WeChat Pay (China and international)
• Alipay (China and international)
• Regional digital wallet QR codes

Payment Security

All payment transactions through our kiosks are:

• PCI DSS Compliant - Meeting payment card industry security standards
• Encrypted end-to-end - Protecting customer payment data
• Tokenized - No card data stored on the kiosk
• Fraud-protected - Advanced fraud detection and prevention

Payment Terminal Features

Our supported payment terminals offer:

• Fast transaction processing - Typically 2-5 seconds
• Offline mode capability - Process payments during brief network outages
• Multi-currency support - For international locations
• Dynamic pricing - Adjust rental rates by time, demand, or membership
• Receipt options - Digital receipts via email/SMS

Payment Flow

1. Customer selects racket and rental duration
2. System calculates total cost (rental + optional deposit)
3. Customer taps/inserts payment method
4. Payment terminal processes transaction
5. Confirmation displayed and locker opens
6. Digital receipt sent (optional)

Refunds and Deposits

Our payment system handles:

• Security deposits - Temporary authorization hold
• Automatic refunds - When equipment returned on time
• Partial refunds - For early returns (if configured)
• Damage charges - Deducted from deposit when applicable

Custom Payment Integration

Need integration with a specific payment provider or gateway? We can work with you to:

• Integrate custom payment terminals
• Connect to your existing payment infrastructure
• Support regional or proprietary payment systems
• Implement loyalty programs and membership pricing

Payment Reporting and Analytics

Our payment system provides:

• Real-time transaction monitoring
• Daily, weekly, and monthly revenue reports
• Payment method breakdown analytics
• Reconciliation tools for accounting
• Tax and compliance reporting

Have specific payment requirements? Contact us to discuss your payment system needs and ensure compatibility with your preferred payment providers.