Cashless payments
Cashless Vending Machines for Victorian Workplaces
Tap and go. No coins, no notes, no float, no cash on site — and no payment fees for your business.
The short answer
A cashless vending machine takes contactless cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, QR payments and staff accounts instead of cash. Free Vending Machines Melbourne supplies cashless-enabled machines free to qualifying Melbourne workplaces and covers the payment hardware, connectivity and merchant fees.
Why sites go card-only
- No cash on site — lower theft and vandalism risk
- No coin jams, note reader faults or float reconciliation
- Faster transactions at busy break times
- Every sale logged, so refunds are simple and traceable
- Item-level sales data drives smarter ranging
- Payment hardware and merchant fees covered by us
Remote monitoring included
Cashless machines report stock levels, sales and machine alerts in real time. Restocking runs are scheduled against actual demand rather than a fixed roster, which keeps popular lines available and reduces slow-moving stock.
Office Combo — snacks & drinks
One combo cabinet, one square metre, one 240V outlet — supplied, filled and serviced at $0 COST hire.
Request a cashless vending machine
No purchase, no lease, no rental fee. Tell us about your site and we'll confirm which machine you qualify for, what it will stock and when we can install it — usually within a few working days.
- Your business name and site address (Melbourne suburb or Victorian town) so we can match a local operator
- How many staff, students or visitors are on site each day
- What you'd like stocked — snacks, cold drinks, healthy options, coffee, PPE or a mix
- Best contact name, mobile and email for confirming install times
We'll come back to you with machine availability and an install date. There is no cost, no lock-in contract and no obligation. Prefer to talk? Call 0401 NO COST (0401 662 678) — across Melbourne and Victoria Melbourne.
Payment methods supported
| Method | Details | Typical speed |
|---|---|---|
| Contactless card tap | Visa, Mastercard, eftpos, Amex | 1–2 seconds |
| Mobile wallet | Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, smartwatch | 1–2 seconds |
| QR code | Scan and pay from the phone browser, no app required | 10–20 seconds |
| Staff account / ID card | Linked account, payroll deduction or subsidised allowance | 1–2 seconds |
Cashless payment is standard on every machine in our machine range and on smart fridges.
Cashless vending questions
What is a cashless vending machine?
A cashless vending machine accepts card tap, mobile wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, QR codes and staff accounts instead of coins and notes. There is no coin mech to jam, no float to manage and no cash on site to secure.
Do cashless machines still take cash?
They can, but most Melbourne workplaces now run card-only. Removing the note and coin mechanism cuts vandalism risk, eliminates cash collection visits and speeds up each transaction.
Who pays the card transaction fees?
We do. Payment hardware, connectivity and merchant fees are covered by Free Vending Machines Melbourne on free-placement machines — there is no cost to your business.
What happens if a product fails to vend?
Cashless transactions are logged, so a failed vend is refunded directly against the card from the payment records. Report it by phone and the local operator handles it.
Can we run staff accounts or a subsidy?
Yes. Staff ID cards can be linked to an account for payroll deduction, and employers can subsidise selected lines or fund a free-vend allocation billed monthly.
Does the machine need internet access?
The payment terminal uses a built-in 4G connection in most sites. Where mobile reception is poor, it can connect to your guest Wi-Fi with an outbound-only connection.
Go cashless at no cost
Ask us to place a card-only machine or smart fridge at your workplace — we cover the payment hardware and fees.