Can I still buy a coin operated washing machine?

Yes. Coin mechanisms are still fitted to commercial washers and dryers, and they suit smaller sites where a manager empties them regularly. Most new installations pair a coin option with card or app payment so customers without coins can still use the machines.

Can coin operated machines be converted to cashless?

In most cases yes. A card reader or kiosk is fitted alongside the existing coin mechanism and wired to the machine, so you can accept both while customers move across, then retire coins when usage drops.

How much more do cashless laundries take?

Operators commonly report 15 to 25 percent higher average revenue than coin only sites, because pricing can be tuned remotely and customers are not limited by the change in their pocket. The exact lift depends on the site and how pricing is set.

What does a laundry payment system cost?

Cost depends on the platform and whether you fit readers per machine or a central kiosk. AirWallet runs a fixed monthly fee with no transaction fees, while kiosk and reader platforms usually combine hardware cost with a transaction rate. We quote per site once the machine count is known.

Do payment systems work with my existing machines?

Usually. Most commercial washers and dryers with a vending harness accept a reader. Send us the make, model and age of your machines and we will confirm what fits before you commit.

Coin and Cashless Laundry Payment Systems

Coin, card, tap and app payment for laundromats and shared laundries.

Tangerpay, BubblePay, AirWallet and Nayax, installed and supported Australia wide.

Higher takings, remote pricing, no cash on site.

Easier payments for customers and operators

Choose app, kiosk or tap-to-pay systems with remote pricing, promotions and reporting. We match the platform to your machines, customers and operating model.

Payment Systems Catalogue

App and kiosk platforms give you loyalty, promotions and deep analytics. Card readers give you tap-to-pay simplicity with no app download. We install and support both.

Tangerpay

Australia's purpose-built laundromat payment platform

Australian-made kiosk and app payments available in 95+ countries, with 10", 15" and 32" cash and card kiosks and a loyalty, membership and promotions suite designed to grow with you.

Real-time revenue tracking, reports and analytics
Feature-rich membership, loyalty and promo suite
Instant refunds and receipts
Kiosk plus mobile pay for multi-channel reliability
Premium 10", 15" and 32" kiosks, plus a cash model
Remote machine start for troubleshooting

Accepted payments: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, credit, debit, cash
Connection: WiFi / 4G
Best for: Operators wanting mobile-only or kiosks in various sizes, looking to grow with loyalty.

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Nayax

Industry-leading cashless terminal

The global leader in unattended cashless payment. A touchscreen terminal mounts next to each machine's control panel, supports up to six price options and accepts every major payment method.

Touchscreen with up to six price options
Low per-transaction cost
Accepts cards, phones and the Monex app
4G connectivity, no WiFi dependency
Monex management platform and analytics
Telemetry and remote diagnostics

Accepted payments: Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Monex app
Connection: 4G
Best for: Operators who want a proven, globally deployed terminal with maximum payment flexibility.

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AirWallet

Zero transaction fees, fixed price model

A fixed monthly price with no transaction fees for customers or operators. Payment runs through the mobile app with Bluetooth connectivity to each machine, plus an optional kiosk for walk-ins.

No transaction fees, fixed monthly price
Built-in loyalty program and customer insights
Machine booking system for customers
Detailed machine and customer analytics
App-based mobile payment
Optional 10" kiosk for walk-in customers

Accepted payments: Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit, debit, mobile app
Connection: Bluetooth
Best for: Operators who want predictable costs with zero transaction fees and advanced customer data.

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BubblePay

Seamless cashless payments for modern laundromats

A clean, user-friendly cashless experience across app and kiosk, with straightforward revenue tracking for operators and an intuitive payment flow that makes the move off coins effortless.

Clean, intuitive mobile app experience
Real-time revenue tracking and reporting
Flexible pricing and promotional tools
Customer loyalty and rewards programs
Secure PCI-compliant payment processing
Live machine availability for customers

Accepted payments: Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit, debit
Connection: WiFi / 4G
Best for: Operators seeking a straightforward, modern cashless solution with strong customer engagement.

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15-25%

Higher average revenue vs coin-only

App, kiosk and card reader platforms

PCI

Bank-grade secure transactions

Remote

Monitor and reprice from anywhere

Coin operated washing machines or cashless

Coin mechanisms still work, and plenty of Australian sites still run them. The question is what they cost you in cash handling, downtime and lost sales once a customer has no coins on them.

Coin operated compared with cashless laundry payment
Factor	Coin operated	Cashless, card and app
Upfront cost	Low, a coin mechanism per machine	Reader or kiosk per site, higher to fit
Average spend	Limited to the coins in a customer's pocket	Typically higher, no cash limit at the door
Cash handling	Someone collects, counts and banks it	None, funds settle to your account
Pricing changes	Manual, machine by machine	Remote, per machine or per time of day
Reporting	Counted after the fact	Live revenue and usage per machine
Security	Cash on site attracts break ins	No cash on site
Customer experience	Needs coins and a change machine	Tap, card or phone, plus loyalty and promotions
Best suited to	Small sites with a manager on the ground	Laundromats, shared living, campuses, unattended sites

Most operators run both during the changeover and retire coins later. For the full comparison read coin operated versus cashless laundry payment and the coin laundry equipment guide.

Google Reviews

4.8

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The equipment has been excellent, and the after-sales support has impressed us just as much.

Bubble Tub Laundromat

Laundromat, Lidcombe NSW

This is our fourth machine Aqualogic have supplied and installed, and we have always been delighted.

Keith Somerville

Laundrowash, Unanderra NSW