Automatic cash machine for shops: the complete guide
If you take cash every day, you know the routine: a queue at the counter, change running out at the worst moment, and a till that “doesn’t quite add up” at closing. An automatic cash machine fixes exactly that. Customers pay by themselves, and the machine gives the change by itself.
This guide explains, in plain terms, what it is, how it works, which shops it suits and what it costs, so you can decide whether it fits your business.
What an automatic cash machine is
It’s a machine that sits on your counter and takes over all the cash handling. The customer puts in banknotes and coins, the machine counts them, keeps the amount due and immediately pays out the change. The money stays locked inside the machine, not in an open drawer.
Your staff never need to touch the money or count change. They can focus on the customer: taking the order, making the coffee, serving.
How an automatic cash machine works
Every payment follows the same steps, and customers get it at first glance:
- The amount to pay appears on the touch screen.
- The customer puts banknotes into the note slot and coins into the coin tray.
- The machine counts the money and shows how much has been paid and how much is left.
- Once the amount is covered, it pays out the change automatically.
- The printer issues a payment receipt.
Automatic change: no more mistakes at the counter
Most till mistakes happen when giving change, usually at the busiest times: a fiver handed back for a tenner, a coin forgotten. With automatic change, the machine does the sum every time, the same way.
There’s a less obvious win too: no more running to the shop next door for coins, because the machine keeps and reuses the coins it takes in.
Cash shortages and cash security
When cash passes through many hands, shortages are only a matter of time, even with honest staff. With an automatic cash machine, the money goes straight into the machine and stays locked. Nobody opens a drawer during the shift.
- Real-time visibility: see how much cash is in the till at any moment.
- Closing without counting: the total is already known, so no counting coins at 11 pm.
- Clean shift changes: no counting and signing when shifts change.
- Hygiene: whoever prepares food or coffee never needs to handle money.
Which businesses it suits
An automatic cash machine pays off most where there are many small cash payments and staff working in shifts.
Cafés and bakeries
Quick orders, lots of coins, and staff preparing products at the same time. The barista or baker doesn’t have to stop to give change.
Kiosks and mini markets
Long opening hours, often one person at the counter, and many payments of a few euros. The cash stays safe and closing is quick.
Supermarkets, restaurants and petrol stations
More staff, more shifts, more room for mistakes. With one machine per till, you always know exactly what came in and what went out.
Rent or buy: what it costs
You can get the Wiiz automatic cash machine in two ways. The machine is plug and play: plug it in and it works. If you like, we install it (€350 + VAT) and connect it to your POS (€350 + VAT). Transport to Greece costs €95 + VAT; for Cyprus we tell you the cost.
| Rent | Buy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €159 / month + VAT | €9,500 + VAT, one-off |
| Term | 24-month minimum | The machine is yours |
| Breakdowns | Maintenance and repairs included | 3-year warranty |
| Payment | Card charged automatically each month | One card payment |
Renting suits you if you want a small upfront cost (a 2-month deposit and month 1) and no maintenance worries. Buying suits you if you prefer one payment and a machine of your own. See the full details in our prices for renting and buying an automatic cash machine.
How to get started
- Choose to rent an automatic cash machine or buy an automatic cash machine.
- Enter your business details and pay securely through JCC.
- We call you to arrange delivery (and installation, if you want it).
Not sure which option suits you? Call us on +357 99 045816. We’ll tell you honestly whether an automatic cash machine makes sense for your shop.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an automatic cash machine cost?
The Wiiz automatic cash machine costs €159 a month + VAT to rent (24-month minimum, with a 2-month deposit at the start) or €9,500 + VAT to buy outright. Transport and the optional extras (installation €350, POS connection €350, + VAT) are charged separately.
Does it take both coins and banknotes?
Yes. Customers put banknotes into the note slot and coins into the coin tray, and the machine pays out the change automatically.
Do I still need a cashier?
You need someone to serve the customer, but not to handle money. The machine takes the payment and gives the change.
Can I see how much cash is in the till?
Yes. You can see the cash total in real time, so closing the till needs no counting.
What if the machine breaks down?
If you rent, maintenance and repairs are included in the monthly rent. If you buy, the machine has a 3-year warranty.
Does it need installation?
Not necessarily. The machine is plug and play: plug it in and it works. If you like, we install it for €350 + VAT and connect it to your POS for €350 + VAT. Transport to Greece costs €95 + VAT; for Cyprus we tell you the cost.
Do you serve Greece as well?
Yes, we serve businesses in both Cyprus and Greece.