Employee cards offer an additional form of payment in vending machines. As the name suggests, they are an excellent option for offices and workplaces. Cashless payments with RFID contactless cards allow for quick and convenient purchases at vending machines.
RFID card reader
To offer contactless payments with employee cards in vending machines, you need an RFID card reader. The reader offered by VendingMetrics is connected to the telemetry system, so both the employee cards and the machines themselves are managed online from one place.
RFID card readers use radio waves to transmit data, making contactless payments possible. They also identify cards, allowing individual RFID card management.
The card reader is placed on the machine, in a place accessible to customers. To install it, you do not need to cut a large hole in the machine case - a small cable outlet is sufficient. The device itself is small in size and can be fixed to the machine with screws, glue or strong double-sided tape.
How employee cards work?
Employee cards are not just cards we carry in our wallets. They can also be tokens, convenient proximity key rings, wristbands, stickers or other accessories that we can always carry with us.
RFID card management
Each card has its own ID number, which we can enter manually into the telemetry system or import a pre-made list from Excel. Each card is assigned to a specific person and has its own balance. The amount that is available for use in the vending machine is shown on the list of cards and on the machine at the time of product purchase.
The account balance on the RFID card can be edited manually or the system will charge the card automatically with a selected amount. Thanks to this, managing employee cards does not take much time. You can export the list of cards from the system to an Excel file, make changes to the file and import it to telemetry. This option is very helpful, especially when the card list is very long.
How to use the employee card?
To use RFID payment in a vending machine, first bring your card to the reader. On the vending machine screen, you will see the balance available for use. Then, select any product and you are done! With employee cards, vending machine purchases are fast and convenient. If you want to check the balance on your card, simply bring it to the reader without selecting a product.
Employee cards - benefits
The use of employee cards offers many new opportunities for the development of the vending company, as well as benefits for office and workplace administrators.
- Cashless payment option - RFID reader is ideal if you do not have a standard card reader. The device is up to 10 times cheaper than new card readers and also offers contactless payment options.
- The cards have a specific credit which can be renewed periodically in an automatic way.
- Lunch idea in the office - instead of going to the canteen or restaurant, employees can use the credit added to the card and buy full meals from the machine.
- The cards, and all transactions made with them, are visible in the telemetry system. The system shows all transactions of each card, and on their basis you can plan further orders of products to the vending machine.
- A form of reward or gift card - RFID cards with a selected amount of credit can be offered to employees as a reward or gift card for use in vending machines.
- Vending machines gain in value and attractiveness - as an operator, it will be easier for you to gain a new location in the office or workplace, having employee cards in your offer.
- Employee cards can be customised and personalised. There are plenty of options on the market for RFID cards or key rings that can show your company logo or other information.
How do I start using employee cards?
If you would like to start using employee card readers in your vending machines, you can order them from VendingMetrics. To benefit from a 5% discount on the purchase of the device, enter the code VENDING2021 in your order.
