$100B+
Processed in aggregate volume
Unattended Payments
Unattended Payment Hardware and Terminals
Paygasus equips businesses with secure self-service payment hardware for kiosks, parking, vending, car wash, EV charging, and other unattended environments. Our platform supports durable device options, flexible integration paths, and payment acceptance for tap, dip, PIN, QR, and mobile wallets.
Payment and connection, as one.
Tap · dip · PIN · QR · wallet
Proven at the edge of the physical economy
3,400+
Locations in the field
1,350+
Cities deployed
500+
Municipalities served
50
States + DC
30
Countries of operation
The Decision
Choose the Right Self-Service Device for Any Environment
The right device depends on installation conditions, customer interaction, and the payment experience each application requires. Paygasus helps teams evaluate Payter Apollo Series and ID TECH NEO 3 options for embedded, standalone, indoor, and outdoor self-service deployments.
Operational Insight
Hardware decisions are stronger when enclosure design, mounting approach, weather exposure, customer flow, and acceptance requirements are evaluated together at the start of the project.
Business Benefit
Deploy devices aligned to the site, intended payment methods, and customer experience expected at each location.
Hardware
Paygasus Unattended Hardware Capabilities
Durable, contactless payment devices for kiosk payment solutions, vending machine payments, and EV charging payment solutions — built to run unattended, outdoors, at the edge of the network.
Payter Apollo Series
Support self-service payments with the Payter Apollo Series, including Apollo, Polar, and Max. These devices combine PIN entry, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, QR support, and IK09-rated construction for indoor and outdoor payment acceptance.
ID TECH NEO 3 Readers
Power kiosks, cabinets, and embedded applications with compact card readers from the ID TECH NEO 3 lineup. A shared L2 common-kernel approach simplifies certification and promotes more consistent payment behavior across supported devices.
Embedded and Outdoor Deployments
Extend secure payment acceptance into kiosks, EV charging, parking, car wash, and other self-service environments with devices suited to embedded integration and outdoor use. Paygasus aligns terminal type, mounting approach, and payment flow to the operational demands of each deployment.
By Use Case
Compare Self-Service Payment Hardware by Use Case
Review how each device aligns to different self-service environments, payment requirements, and deployment conditions so teams can select the right hardware for unattended applications.
Payter Apollo
Best-Fit Use CasesVending, kiosks, parking, car wash, access, and other contactless-first unattended payment points
Environment FitIndoor and outdoor self-service environments — the highest ingress protection rating in the Apollo family
Payment MethodsTap, mobile wallet, QR, and on-screen PIN entry — contactless acceptance
Key Features3.5" touchscreen, EMV contactless acceptance, guided on-screen payment flow, IK09-rated unattended design
Deployment NotesThe default choice when contactless covers the acceptance requirement — compact, durable, and flexible across self-service formats
Payter Apollo Max
Best-Fit Use CasesHigher-traffic indoor kiosks, self-service retail, and deployments that require full card acceptance at the device
Environment FitIndoor self-service environments where customer guidance and complete card-present acceptance matter
Payment MethodsTap, dip, swipe, mobile wallet, QR, and PIN entry — full 3-in-1 acceptance
Key Features3.5" touchscreen, 3-in-1 hybrid reader (contactless, chip, and magstripe), all-in-one unattended payment solution
Deployment NotesBest for indoor deployments that need chip insert or magstripe in addition to contactless at the point of self-service
Payter Apollo Polar
Best-Fit Use CasesEV charging, outdoor parking, car wash, and other exposed installations that require full card acceptance
Environment FitWeatherized for outdoor unattended conditions — built for exposure, temperature swings, and demanding field sites
Payment MethodsTap, dip, swipe, mobile wallet, QR, and PIN entry — full 3-in-1 acceptance outdoors
Key FeaturesApollo Max capability set in a resilient outdoor housing, with telemetry for real-time transaction and device health monitoring
Deployment NotesThe outdoor 3-in-1 variant — the fit when EV charging, parking, or exposed sites need complete acceptance in the field
Need help choosing the right hardware for your self-service environment?
Talk to sales →Why Paygasus
Why Businesses Choose Paygasus for Unattended Payment Hardware
Paygasus supports hardware selection, payment enablement, and integration planning for indoor, outdoor, standalone, and embedded self-service environments.
Business Benefit
Deploy hardware that fits the environment, acceptance requirements, and operating conditions of each site.
- Support kiosks, vending, parking, car wash, EV charging, and other unattended payment environments.
- Deploy secure devices with contactless, mobile wallet, QR, and EMV support across supported models.
- Choose form factors aligned to mounting constraints, enclosure design, outdoor exposure, and customer interaction needs.
- Support flexible integration paths across gateways, processors, and embedded payment applications.
Certified hardware — and the network underneath it
Tap · Dip · PIN
Contactless, chip & PIN entry
QR · Mobile Wallet
Apple Pay, Google Pay, scan-to-pay
IK09-Rated
Vandal-resistant · indoor & outdoor
EMV L2 Common-Kernel
Shared certification · ID TECH NEO 3
Apollo · Polar · Max
Self-service terminal family
Paygasus Connect
Cellular & Starlink uplink at the edge
Most vendors supply the terminal and leave connectivity to a third party. At an EV charger or a parking deck, the connection is the payment — which is why Paygasus operates both: certified self-service hardware over a managed cellular and Starlink network, under one operator.
Deployment
How Paygasus Supports Hardware Deployment
Paygasus aligns device selection, payment connectivity, and deployment planning to each self-service environment.
1
Choose the Right Device
Select the model that best fits the operating environment, mounting requirements, customer payment experience, and unattended use case.
- Apollo Polar for outdoor use
- ID TECH NEO 3 readers
- Custom kiosk integrations
2
Connect Payment Systems
Connect devices to gateways, processors, merchant systems, and embedded payment applications so transactions can be processed securely with less deployment friction.
- Paygasus gateway support
- Processor and system integrations
- Embedded payment applications
3
Match the Payment Experience
Align payment methods and transaction flow to the requirements of each environment, from simple tap-to-pay interactions to PIN, QR, and embedded payment experiences.
- Tap and wallet acceptance
- PIN and QR options
- Embedded payment experiences
4
Install for Real Conditions
Plan around weather exposure, user traffic, enclosure design, and installation constraints so the device is better matched to the conditions it will face in the field.
- Outdoor durability planning
- Mounting and enclosure fit
- Use-case specific device selection
Built for every vertical
One terminal. Every business type.
The Payter Apollo stays at the center while the experience adapts to each environment - access, vending, transit, EV charging, parking, kiosks and more. Same hardware, every business type.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
They are self-service payment devices designed for locations where customers complete transactions without staff assistance.
Unattended payment terminals combine payment hardware with gateway connectivity, processor support, and system integration so customers can complete transactions without staff assistance. Depending on the deployment, they can support contactless, mobile wallet, EMV, QR, PIN, and other payment methods.
The Payter Apollo Series is a lineup of self-service devices designed for unattended payment environments. Depending on the model, it can support contactless acceptance, PIN entry, QR support, touchscreen interaction, and rugged construction for indoor or outdoor deployment.
It provides drivers with a secure self-service way to complete payments directly at the charger or through an integrated payment interface. These deployments often require outdoor-ready devices, contactless acceptance, system integration, and a payment experience designed for ease of use at the point of charge.
Many are designed for demanding operating conditions, but the right fit depends on enclosure design, mounting method, weather exposure, and expected customer traffic. Paygasus aligns device selection to the installation environment so hardware is better matched to field conditions over time.
Get in touch
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