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Why Gym Members Prefer Cashless Payments

By American Vending Group Editorial Team
Why Gym Members Prefer Cashless Payments

No pockets? No problem. The rise of mobile pay in fitness centers.

The "No Pockets" Problem

Gym attire—leggings, running shorts—is notorious for lacking pockets. And even if you have pockets, you don't want loose change jingling while you run on the treadmill. This makes cash virtually non-existent in the gym environment.

1. Apple Pay & Google Pay

Most people listen to music on their phone while they work out. That means the phone is always on them. Mobile pay is the preferred payment method for 90% of gym transactions. Our readers are NFC-enabled for tap-and-go speed.

2. Member Key Tags

We can integrate with gym management software (like ABC Fitness or Mindbody). Members can scan their gym entry key tag to charge the drink to their account on file. This is the ultimate friction-free experience.

Contactless payment

Frictionless payments for a frictionless workout.

3. Increased Spend

Data shows that when people pay with a card or phone, they spend 30% more than when paying with cash. They are more likely to buy a drink AND a bar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is it secure?

Yes. All transactions are encrypted and PCI compliant.

What if the internet is down?

Our readers have an offline mode that stores the transaction and processes it when the connection is restored.

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