Cashless Payments for Vending & Transport | VENDOTEK terminals & validators

Production of the VENDOTEK T Onboard PC computer for vehicles and the VENDOTEK T Switch 8 has started. The new products will help integrators equip public transport with low cost, full-featured VENDOTEK T contactless EMV validators.

VENDOTEK T Onboard PC can manage a network of Vendotek T Lite validators or other devices. The computer is designed for buses, electric buses, trolleybuses, trams, and other public vehicles. VENDOTEK T Onboard PC can perform computing tasks, process data, manage various equipment. It comes pre-installed with Android or Ubuntu OS. Thanks to special protection against voltage fluctuations, the computer is powered directly from the on-board network. VENDOTEK T Onboard PC is an excellent replacement for mobile POS-terminals in public transport, which are unreliable in this role.

The 8-port VENDOTEK T Switch provides communication between public transport fare collection devices using PoE Ethernet technology. It significantly simplifies switching in vehicles, replacing wire twists with a professional solution with an individual protection of each connected device. The built-in power supply unit powers the external voltage-sensitive equipment from the on-board network. The novelty guarantees reliable communication between validators and the on-board computer in buses, electric buses, trams, trolleybuses.

“The mass use of validators and contactless cards in public transport provides high comfort for passengers and minimizes operating costs. VENDOTEK T validator is one of the most affordable full-featured payment devices for public transport in the world, which accepts open and closed loop payment cards.

The new network switch VENDOTEK T provides professional installation and high reliability of the on-board validators network. Thanks to the integration of low cost, full-featured VENDOTEK T Lite validators with VENDOTEK T Onboard PC, passengers will be able to pay for travel at all buses, trolleybuses, trams doors without queues," said Vsevolod Sukhostavsky, Vendotek Armenia CEO.

As one of India's fastest growing scientific and industrial hubs, the city of Ahmedabad was among the first 20 candidates selected for the government's Smart City Mission. Recognizing the vital importance of efficient public transport, Smart City Ahmedabad Development Limited (SCADL) partnered with NEC to upgrade the city's manually operated, often erratic bus transit infrastructure with a seamless, safe and reliable intelligent transport management system. Intelligently applied IoT and big data analysis technologies are enabling the city to build a smart bus system that is easy to plan, merge and grow along with its expanding footfall.

Ahmedabad's two major bus services Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and city bus AMTS operate 1,000 buses transporting 0.8 million passengers daily across the city. Despite attractive ticket prices, the bus services were underutilized due to customer concerns over quality. The previous manually operated system suffered from poor route planning, a lack of advertised bus schedules, bus-bunching, excessive waiting time, rough driving, stop skipping, and inconvenient or inconsistent cash collection. A lack of transparency also resulted in higher operating costs and customer complaint handling.

SCADL partnered with NEC to implement an intelligent transport management system (ITMS) that improves the efficiency of BRT and AMTS bus services using a cashless open-loop card system. In addition to automated fare collection, the one-stop, IoT-driven system manages bus resources, bus maintenance, transport information, and personnel, It also collects and analyzes data to help optimize resources, and boost ticket sales.

The ITMS incorporates five smart transport sub-systems including Automated Fare Collection Service (AFCS). Equipped with VENDOTEK card readers, AFCS provides quick and secure cashless payment via prepaid RuPay card or smartphone. The supply of card readers for NEC India was made through the Greek company AMCO.

All turnstiles of bus stops in Ahmedabad are equipped with VENDOTEK bank card readers. The collaboration of VENDOTEK, AMCO and NEC has reduced AFC equipment cost in Ahmedabad public transport. VENDOTEK equipment provides high card reading speed, preventing queues and payment problems. Automated Fare Collection Service ensures greater convenience, passenger safety and ridership visibility.

Along with 2,500+ attendees, 150+ sponsors and exhibitors, we took part at Seamless Asia 2023, the definitive in-person platform to fill the pulse of the world’s fastest growing commerce market!

Over two days, 200+ expert speakers talked about the big ideas, market disruptors and new industry trends in payments, banking, e-commerce. The exhibition also featured cutting-edge technologies and the most innovative solutions in the space.

VENDOTEK has provided partners and customers with special guest access to Seamless Asia 2023. Looking forward to joining the event next year!

The UITP Global Public Transport Summit is the world’s biggest event dedicated to sustainable mobility which brings together all transport modes, industry authorities and operators, as well as exhibitors. VENDOTEK presented in Spain the most compact cEMV validators for public transport and ultra-fast card readers.

The world of urban mobility came together from 110 countries to make Barcelona the public transport capital across four days of activity (4-7 June 2023).

Hosting the first UITP Global Summit since the 2019 edition in Stockholm, UITP and three local partners, FGC, TMB and Renfe, brought public transport together under the 2023 theme ‘Bright Light of the City’. The 64th edition of the UITP Summit was the world’s gathering place for showcasing the latest innovations, the newest technologies, good practice cases, and forward-thinking projects.

VENDOTEK validators and TRANSITEK card readers have attracted the attention of experts, transport authorities and market players. Hundreds of meetings with partners and demonstrations of our equipment took place.

Let us introduce a new video about the VENDOTEK T validator for public transport!

VENDOTEK T is a compact contactless payment terminal, made by VENDOTEK LTD, a leading Armenian innovative developer of contactless payment terminals. More than 85,000 VENDOTEK T touchscreen validators and TRANSITEK bank card readers are used in public transport worldwide.

The small 3.5-inch device accepts EMV Bank and transport cards, NFC devices and QR codes. For the price of 1 standard validator, you can install 3 or 4 VENDOTEK T cEMV validators at all doors in buses or metro turnstiles. VENDOTEK is certified by Mastercard, Visa, MIR, UnionPay, CIPURSE, MIFARE, PURE.

The ISO 9001 quality management system is crucial for the development of electronic devices and software. VENDOTEK company has passed the next inspection audit and confirmed compliance with all the requirements of the standard.

The audit team confirmed that the company has implemented and maintained a management system in accordance with the applicable standard. The management system is effective and fulfills the requirements of ISO 9001-2015. Our company continues to develop VENDOTEK POS terminals, cEMV validators, and EMV software, ensuring compliance with the highest international standards.

"As noted in the audit report, lthe top management of the VENDOTEK company is highly interested in the effectiveness of the Quality management system functioning. and also during the audit continuous improvement of the QMS was confirmed. Over the past year, a deep and comprehensive analysis of the QMS by the management has been carried out. The company fulfills the requirements of the ISO 9001-2015 standard, which allowed the auditors to extend the validity of the certificate issued in 2022," said Dmitrii Kornienko, Chief Marketing Officer of VENDOTEK.

VENDOTEK terminals, together with Gotschlich turnstiles, continue to automate retail, providing cost reduction and rapid monetization for businesses. It's time to give up change and receipts when paying for access to entertainment centers, parks, recreation areas. Now it's easy to replace the cashier - just install the VENDOTEK terminal on the turnstile!

The automatic POS terminal made by VENDOTEK allows you to quickly monetize access to services, you just need to connect acquiring and set up fiscalization in an online cloud service. You can let employees, customers and guests of the hotel into the recreation areas for free, but charge other visitors. The Gotschlich turnstile with VENDOTEK accepts payments by bank cards, smartphones, and provides a receipt in the form of a QR code on the screen.

Thanks to UZCARD, you will feel at home in Uzbekistan!

Upon arrival, pay for the bus fare on the cEMV VENDOTEK validator using the bank card. Pay for a hotel room, shopping in stores, dinner in a restaurant with a contactless card. And even at the Chorsu Oriental Market, you can afford a great shopping experience with cashless payments!

The Republic of Uzbekistan is an ancient and beautiful pearl of the East! You can easily see all the sights of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and have a great rest with cashless payments!

VENDOTEK VX vending terminals accept contactless payment in more than 5,000 self-service car washes and other outdoor systems. Our devices work even at ski resorts covered by snow. You can pay with bank cards, phones and NFC devices for any goods and services in vending machines, at turnstiles, kiosks, EV chargers, parking lots.

VENDOTEK VX is equipped with a bright 3.5' touchscreen and is easily integrated into self-service devices in retail. The POS terminal will allow you to automate the sale of goods and services outdoors in a Smart City. VENDOTEK was awarded as the best technical solution in the VASA2021 International Vending Innovation Competition.

International Industrial Trade Fair "INNOPROM. Central Asia 2022" was held in Tashkent. We presented Armenian VENDOTEK POS terminals and validators, well-known to all residents of Tashkent, and a unique novelty - an on-board computer (driver console) for public transport.

Our devices already accept payment in the Tashkent metro and buses! VENDOTEK LTD will continue to develop and research in the field of contactless payments. Our partners and customers are interested in new VENDOTEK models - one of the best products on the market for automated payment in vending and transport.

VENDOTEK LTD provides contactless payment solutions all over the world. VENDOTEK V POS terminals are connected to international acquiring systems. Our European and Asian partners accept cashless transactions, and the money is credited to the accounts of vending machine operators.

Using VENDOTEK V POS terminals, vending companies reduce costs and increase the share of contactless payment. The rejection of coin changers and bill acceptors makes it possible to accept money into your accounts faster, optimize the maintenance of vending machines and prevent the transmission of infections through cash.

O-CITY Automated Fare Collection Platform was installed in Tashkent public transport, providing quick and accessible payments via VENDOTEK T cEMV validators. The O-CITY team worked to deploy its platform on partners’ existing infrastructure using an on-premise model, while all operators connected to the ATTO master national operator. In addition to the technology, O-CITY has trained ATTO’s dedicated team while ongoing support is provided during the important digital transition phase.

Key results

Monthly average rides: 7,000,000
More than 1100 ground transport vehicles and all stations of the Tashkent metro are equipped with VENDOTEK T contactless EMV validators

Thanks to O-CITY, ATTO was able to create a multi-modal digital transport network, which allows commuters to pay seamlessly with contactless fare medias, including:

QR-Codes
Visa and Mastercard branded cards
UZCARD and HUMÓ national payment system cards
ATTO local transport cards

Download the case study to discover the journey of Uzbekistan

VENDOTEK LTD presented a new Armenian payment terminal for vending at VendExpo 2022 exhibition. VENDOTEK VN POS terminal, featuring an affordable price, provides contactless payments for vending and slot machines, self-service car washes and parking lots, EV chargers and amusement parks.

VENDOTEK VN features

Connection to vending machines - MDB, Pulse
Fiscalization of cash and non-cash sales
Setting up parameters in the personal account and the service menu of the terminal
Internet access via 4G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet

Our partner, QUICK CHARGE company, develops infrastructure for electric vehicles. Beautiful innovative electric charging stations QUICKLY with VENDOTEK VX POS terminals allow you to charge your car with a bank card payment .

Outdoor POS terminals made by VENDOTEK LTD, Armenia, are the only affordable solution for self-service devices that allows you to accept contactless cards and NFC smartphones outdoors, even in the extreme climate. Electric charging stations QUICKLY attract with an original modern design that even residents of the largest cities in Europe and the USA will envy.

VENDOTEK T validators are installed at Sofia metro turnstiles in Bulgaria and accept payments with prepaid transport cards. In a few months, at the second stage of the project, the acceptance of Visa and Mastercard bank cards will be implemented.

VENDOTEK T is designed and manufactured in Armenia, Yerevan. The Bulgarian metro has over 500 compact shockproof validators with the highest speed of accepting bank cards. Equipped with bright color displays, VENDOTEK T, unlike built-in readers, can be easily installed directly on the turnstile, minimizing integration costs.

The automated fare collection system for the Bulgarian subway has been implemented with a common partnership of Consortium CNS, DSK Bank/DSK Mobile (part of OTP group) and O-CITY by BPC. VENDOTEK T validators are certified by EMVCo, Mastercard, Visa, MIR, UnionPay. Maximum speed and reliability of card reading prevents delays and queues in front of turnstiles.

“More than 45,000 bank card readers made by VENDOTEK are used all over the world in AMCO, Famoco, Mikroelektronika validators. More than 30,000 VENDOTEK T validators work in Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, and now in Bulgaria! " - said Igor Sukhostavsky, Founder of VENDOTEK LTD.

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