Micro markets
Micro market checkout without the kiosk
Turn an open shelf, cooler, or break room into a self-checkout market. Customers shop and pay on their own phones.
Step 1
Scan the QR code
Customers scan the QR code posted at your market to open it in the TapVend app.
Step 2
Pick their items
They select what they’re taking from your market’s product list in the app.
Step 3
Pay on their phone
They check out in the app and walk out. No attendant and no kiosk needed.
Where it works best
Micro markets run on trust, so they suit locations with a consistent group of people:
- Office break rooms
- Gyms and fitness centers
- Apartment and condo amenity spaces
- Warehouses and staff areas
Picking the right spot matters as much as the setup. See our guide to the best locations for vending machines, most of which apply to micro markets too.
Micro market questions
Do I need a kiosk or other hardware?+
No. Customers check out on their own phone, so all you need is the QR code posted at the market.
Which plan includes micro markets?+
Micro market support is included in the Pro plan at $29.99/month, alongside up to 100 vending machines.
How do customers pay?+
The same way they pay at TapVend vending machines: per purchase with their card or digital wallet in the app, or from a wallet balance they top up with $10 or more.
Can I run micro markets and vending machines on the same account?+
Yes. Your machines, micro markets, locations, and products are all managed from the same TapVend dashboard.
See the full pricing breakdown.