Unattended Terminals Market Report 2026

The unattended terminals market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.73 billion in 2025 to $1.91 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise of automated kiosks in retail, adoption of chip-and-pin technology, increase in public payment demand, development of magnetic stripe terminals, expansion of indoor payment infrastructure.

The unattended terminals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of contactless and mobile payments, integration with digital wallets and apps, demand for smart city infrastructure, expansion in outdoor unattended terminals, adoption of AI-based transaction analytics. Major trends in the forecast period include self-service and contactless transactions, real-time payment processing, enhanced customer experience, multi-function terminals (payment, information, ticketing), integration with loyalty and rewards programs.

The rising adoption of smartphones is anticipated to drive the growth of the unattended terminal sector in the coming years. Smartphones are sophisticated mobile devices that integrate cellular phone capabilities with computer-like functions, offering users a broad range of features in a compact format. Demand is growing due to factors such as advancements in smartphone technology, improved connectivity, multifunctional capabilities, and affordability. Smartphones act as digital wallets for secure mobile payments at unattended terminals. Mobile applications allow users to locate nearby terminals, verify product availability, and initiate transactions remotely, significantly enhancing convenience and the overall user experience. For example, in October 2023, the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), a UK-based global industry organization, reported that 54% of the global population, roughly 4.3 billion people, owned a smartphone. Consequently, the increasing adoption of smartphones is expected to drive the growth of the unattended terminal sector in the coming years.

Leading companies in the unattended terminal market are focusing on developing innovative technologies such as high-resolution displays to improve user experience, enhance transaction efficiency, and promote better customer engagement with clearer visuals and interactive interfaces. A high-resolution display is characterized by a high pixel density, which delivers sharper and clearer images and text. This technology boosts visual clarity and detail, making it ideal for applications that require precise graphics and readability. For example, in September 2024, PAX, a US-based consumer electronics company, introduced the PAX A920MAX. The A920MAX supports 5G Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0, providing fast and reliable connections for smooth transactions. Powered by Android 10, the A920MAX can run multiple applications simultaneously and process transactions more quickly than its predecessors, with improvements in installation speed and transaction processing time.

In November 2023, Nuvei Corporation, a Canadian credit card service provider, collaborated with Nayax Ltd. This partnership led to a significant 60% increase in cashless transactions for Nayax, driven by growing demand in EV charging and cashless payments. The collaboration aims to enhance the payment experience at EV charging stations, enabling companies such as Circle K and Couche-Tard to maintain a competitive edge by expanding their EV charging services. Nayax Ltd., based in Israel, specializes in comprehensive payment and management solutions for unattended and retail environments.

Major companies operating in the unattended terminals market are Zebra Technologies Corp., Worldline S.A., Euronet Worldwide Inc., Advantech Co. Ltd., ACI Worldwide, Adyen, Gilbarco Inc., Ingenico, PAX Technology, Fujian Newland Payment Technology Co. Ltd., VeriFone Inc., Castles Technology, SZZT Electronics Co. Ltd., Nayax, Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH, Invenco Group Ltd., BBPOS Limited, Payter, Unattended Card Payments Inc., Paralan Corporation, PayRange Inc., Electronic Cash Systems.

North America was the largest region in the unattended terminals market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the unattended terminals market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the unattended terminals market report are Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

The unattended terminals market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as banking services, retail services, payment services, and healthcare services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The unattended terminals market consists of sales of touchscreens, card readers, barcode scanners, cameras, battery backups, and buttons. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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