Meet Axel, tap-to-pay on the machine

Running a busy self-service laundry means balancing operational efficiency with total customer convenience. While central payment terminals excel in many setups, high-volume operators often need a friction-free payment option directly at the machine. This is wy we are happy to introduce our newest product: Axel, tap-to-pay on the machine, Airwallet’s latest solution engineered specifically to bring tap-to-pay functionality to individual machines.

TL;DR

• Axel brings tap-to-pay functionality directly onto individual machines, allowing customers to start cycles instantly

• Operators get live revenue tracking, machine availability, and status monitoring across all locations in the Airwallet Dashboard - just like with our other solutions

• Axel combines the machine control electronics from the Airwallet Pro unit with payment technology - in one compact deivce

• Available in a standard 5" model or a space-saving 3.5" Axel Mini to fit any machine setup

Point-of-Use Convenience

Axel streamlines the customer journey by placing contactless processing right where the action happens. Customers can simply walk up to their chosen washer or dryer, tap their credit card or smartphone, and instantly launch their laundry cycle. It supports major payment options including VISA, Mastercard, Maestro, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, eliminating the need for cash for everyday transactions.

Built for Scale and Cloud Management

Axel is engineered for large-scale operations that demand maximum resilience without sacrificing speed. Like the Airwallet App and the Anton payment terminal, Axel connects directly to the cloud. Through the centralized Airwallet Dashboard, location managers and operators can effortlessly manage their entire fleet:

• Track Revenue: Access live transaction metrics across single or multiple sites.

• Monitor Usage: Track real-time machine availability and operational status.

All-in-One Compact Hardware

By integrating the machine-control capabilities of the Airwallet Pro unit into a sleek touch terminal, Axel delivers a complete solution with minimal hardware.

• Plug-and-Play Installation: Ships with a mount an harness fr easy installation. It connects via WiFi or Bluetooth.

• Top-Tier Security: Built to PCI DSS Level 1 standards, the highest security level in payment processing.

• Two Form Factors: Available as the standard Axel (featuring a 5" display) or the space-saving Axel Mini (featuring a 3.5" display) to fit any machine configuration.

Axel provides the durability, enterprise cloud control, and seamless checkout experience necessary to future-proof your self-service laundry locations.

Learn more about Axel here.