A VTM vape vending machine costs $2,850 to $5,000 depending on the model. Beyond the machine, plan on about $9 per vape for inventory, a $9.99 monthly Nayax fee plus 3.5% and $0.20 per card sale, and VTM Software at $29 a month after a free first 3 months. Freight is calculated at checkout.
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Machine prices by model
VTM sells four vape vending machines. All four run the same touchscreen, software and payment system; the difference is size, capacity and how they mount.
| Model | Price | Screen | Aisles | Mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Wall | $2,850 | 21.5 inch | 8 | Wall mount, pedestal optional |
| Slim Wall | $3,550 | 32 inch | 10 | Wall mount, pedestal optional |
| Mega Wall 2.0 | $4,250 | 32 inch | 15 | Wall mount, pedestal optional |
| Slim Tower 2.0 | $5,000 | 43 inch | 24 | Freestanding |
The Slim Wall is the most common first machine for a bar or lounge. The Mega Wall 2.0 and Slim Tower 2.0 earn their price at proven high-traffic venues, where a smaller machine would need restocking twice a week. Compare them side by side in the vape vending machine collection.
What the price includes
The sticker price is the full machine, not a base unit with a parts list. Every VTM vape machine ships with:
- Nayax VPOS Touch card reader, which takes credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and tap to pay
- Built-in Wi-Fi with high-gain antennas, so no router is needed
- VTM Software, free for the first 3 months, with inventory, sales and remote control from your phone
- A modular plate for the optional ID scanner
- Onboarding with the VTM team
- A 1-year comprehensive warranty covering parts, electronics and the card reader, up to full machine replacement
- A 30-day return window
Machines ship fully assembled from Solon, Ohio.
Optional add-ons
None of these are required to run the machine. The ID scanner is the one most vape operators add, because many states and venues want age verification at the point of sale. Check your state on the vape vending laws by state page.
| Add-on | Price | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Modular ID scanner | $325 | Bolts onto the plate on every machine. Standard PDF417 scans are free; enterprise identity verification is $1.00 per scan. |
| Pedestal stand | $450 | Turns a wall-mount model into a freestanding unit. |
| Installation hardware kit | $75 | Mounting hardware for wall installs. |
| Custom wrap | From $215 | Branded or themed exterior wrap. |
| Extra coils, 5-pack | $45 | Different coil sizes for slim vapes, pouches and other product shapes. |
| Lock and key set | $30 to $45 | Generic or unique keyed locks. |
| Lockout device | $20 | Locks the machine out of service for compliance. |
| Cellular modem | $220 | Connectivity for venues without usable Wi-Fi. |
Monthly operating costs
Four line items, and only two of them are fixed:
- Nayax monthly fee: $9.99 per machine, plus 3.5% and $0.20 per card transaction. Both come out of your weekly Friday deposit.
- VTM Software: $0 for months 1 to 3, then $29 per machine per month from month 4.
- Venue revenue share: typically 15% of sales. Some venues take a flat rent instead. This is the biggest variable, so negotiate it before you install.
- Inventory: around $9 per vape at wholesale. VTM operators buy through MK Distro; see where to get inventory for the full list.
Electricity is minimal. There is no lease on the machine; you own it outright.
Shipping and freight
Every machine ships palletized by LTL freight with liftgate delivery included, to a residential or commercial address, and the carrier calls before final delivery. Freight is calculated at checkout by destination. In-stock machines leave the Ohio warehouse in about 1 week, and delivery typically takes another week. VTM ships to the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, and Canada.
A first-month budget
Here is a realistic all-in number for one Slim Wall placed in a bar, before freight:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Slim Wall vape vending machine | $3,550 |
| Modular ID scanner (optional) | $325 |
| First fill, 100 vapes at about $9 | $900 |
| Nayax fee, month 1 | $9.99 |
| VTM Software, months 1 to 3 | $0 |
| Total before freight | $4,785 |
Skip the scanner and you start at $4,460 plus freight. A Mini Wall with the same fill comes in around $3,760.
How fast it pays back
The unit math is simple. A vape bought at $9 and sold at $30 is $21 in gross profit, a 70% gross margin. After card fees of about $1.25 and a typical 15% revenue share of $4.50, you net about $15.25 per vape. Monthly, subtract the $9.99 Nayax fee and $29 software.
- 50 vapes a month: about $720 net. A Slim Wall pays back in about 5 months.
- 2 a day (60 a month): about $876 net. About 4 months.
- 3 a day (90 a month): about $1,334 net. Under 3 months.
Those are venue numbers, not promises. Run your own location in the vape vending machine profit calculator, and read how to start and scale a vape vending business for what the first machine actually looked like.
Financing
Three ways to spread the cost: VTM in-house financing, a Clicklease lease up to $25,000, and PayPal Pay Later at checkout. Details and the application are on the financing page.
Questions operators ask
What is the cheapest VTM vape vending machine?
The Mini Wall at $2,850. It is a wall-mount machine with a 21.5 inch touchscreen and 8 aisles, and it ships with the same Nayax card reader and software as the larger models.
Is the card reader included, or extra?
Included. Every VTM machine ships with a Nayax VPOS Touch. You pay Nayax $9.99 a month plus 3.5% and $0.20 per transaction, netted out of your weekly deposit.
What are the monthly fees on a vape vending machine?
$9.99 to Nayax, $29 to VTM Software from month 4 (the first 3 months are free), and whatever revenue share you agree with the venue, typically 15%. There is no machine lease or contract.
Do I have to buy the ID scanner?
No. It is a $325 add-on that bolts onto the plate every machine ships with. Whether you need one depends on your state and your venue; the state law page covers it.
How much does shipping cost?
It depends on the destination and is calculated at checkout. Every machine ships palletized LTL with liftgate service included, so you do not need a dock or forklift.
How long until a vape vending machine pays for itself?
At 50 vapes a month a Slim Wall pays back in about 5 months; at 3 vapes a day, under 3 months. Use the calculator with your own venue's traffic.
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