Mini countertop vape vending machine, dual biometric

Mini Countertop Vape Vending Machine

The VMFS mini countertop vape vending machine is the only machine in the lineup with ID age verification. 9 slots, 99 items, 57 lbs, 50W from a standard outlet. Fits any counter. No freight. One person installs in 20 minutes.

The VMFS mini countertop vape vending machine is the only machine in the VMFS lineup with dual biometric age verification: facial recognition and ID scanning simultaneously. Nine slots, 99 items, 57 lbs, 50W from a standard outlet. Sits on any counter. No floor space. No freight delivery. One person installs it in under 20 minutes. This is the small vape vending machine for every location that has said no to every other machine. Facial recognition confirms age without a physical ID scan for buyers who prefer it. ID scanning provides the documented compliance record for operators in states that require it. Both methods run simultaneously. Browse all vape vending machines for sale.

Face + ID
Dual biometric. Only countertop with both.
57 lbs, 50W
Lightest in lineup. Standard outlet.
9 Slots
Right-sized for tight counter placements.
Mini countertop vape vending machine with facial recognition by VMFS USA
Dual Biometric. 57 lbs. 11 Inches Wide. Countertop.
Facial Recognition + ID Dual biometric verification standard.
9 Adjustable Slots Up to 99 items, operator-defined mix.
57 lbs Single-Person Install No freight. Standard outlet. 50W.
18.5-Inch Touchscreen Interactive display, ad capable.
Cards and Mobile Wallets Contactless tap, all major formats.
Compact vape operator ecosystem

Buying the machine is one decision

The mini countertop handles compliant sales in spaces no other machine fits. V Systems handles venue placement, vape compliance, and operator route.

VMFS Cloud

Fleet sales and verification logs

Every sale, facial recognition event, ID scan, and per-slot sell-through reports to the VMFS Cloud dashboard. No per-machine monthly software fee.

VPlaced

Licensed venue matching

VPlaced identifies counter placements at gas stations, bars, vape shops, hotels, and adult retail where 11 inches of width is the deciding factor.

VAdviced

Vape license compliance

VAdviced structures the placement agreement and Vape license compliance documentation for unattended vending in your state and jurisdiction.

VMarketed

operator brand

VMarketed builds the brand and venue pipeline for operators scaling a licensed vending route across multiple sites.

Age Verification Standard

Integrated ID scanner on every unit. See methods.

1-Year Warranty

Standard, extended available. See terms.

Financing Available

Monthly options. See options.

VMFS Support

Direct contact. Contact support.

The compact vape vending problem, solved

Mini countertop vape vending machine, dual biometric

Most compact vape vending machines offer one age verification method, usually ID scanning, as an optional add-on. Most are also too heavy, too wide, or too power-hungry for a countertop placement. Bars decline machines that consume back-bar surface. Gas stations decline machines that require dedicated circuits. Hotels decline machines that exceed freight elevator weight limits. The mini countertop vape vending machine addresses every constraint that has historically declined a vape vending placement. At 11 inches wide, 57 lbs, and 50W from a standard outlet, it fits where every other machine has been refused. Dual biometric age verification (facial recognition plus ID scanning) handles compliance without bolt-on hardware or subscription fees.

The mini countertop vape vending machine runs an 18.5-inch interactive touchscreen across nine adjustable coil slots in a 24 x 11 x 21.26 inch footprint. Dual biometric verification is the structural advantage: facial recognition uses biometric age estimation to confirm a buyer is of legal age in under two seconds without requiring physical ID. ID scanning reads government-issued ID and produces a documented compliance event for operators in states that require formal record-keeping. Both methods run from the same built-in system at no add-on cost.

Cards and all major mobile wallet formats are accepted including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless cards. Tap-to-pay processes immediately after age verification. No cash handling required at the counter installation. Single-person install in under 20 minutes: carry it in, plug into any standard 110-120V outlet, load 9 slots, and the unit is operational. Confirm state-specific age verification requirements with VAdviced and age verification methods. For wall-mount alternatives see the Wall Screen Vape. Browse the full vape vending machines collection.

  • Compact machines too heavy or wide for a bar counter, gas station register area, or hotel alcove
  • Single-method age verification (ID scanner only) that creates friction at staffed point-of-sale environments
  • Bolt-on ID scanners and subscription verification services that add hardware cost and recurring fees
  • Machines requiring dedicated circuits or freight delivery that disqualify hotel, bar, and gas station counter placements

From face scan to vape in under 10 seconds

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Customer Selects on 18.5-Inch Display
9 slots displayed at counter level. Product images, descriptions, prices. Buyer taps to select.
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Age Verified Before Payment
Facial recognition or ID scan, buyer choice. 21+ confirmed against T21. Logged to VMFS Cloud.
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Contactless Payment Processes
Cards or any mobile wallet processes the payment via tap. No cash handling.
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Coil Dispenses to Tray
Selected coil dispenses product to the drop-down tray. Buyer completes transaction at counter.
Mini countertop product range

Countertop vape vending machine, 9-slot product range

9 adjustable coil slots, up to 99 items, ambient temperature. Every age-restricted compact product below is supported. Dual biometric verification on every purchase.

Disposable vapes and pod systems

The 9 slots configure for the highest-turn vape SKUs at the specific counter placement. At a bar, a single disposable vape brand might occupy 4 slots for density. At a vape shop counter, 9 different products can represent the full premium display.

DisposablesPodsHigh-Turn9 SlotsDual Biometric

Nicotine pouches (ZYN, ALP, Lucy)

Standard nicotine pouch tin formats in the adjustable coil slots. Facial recognition can confirm age without the buyer producing a physical ID card. ID scanning provides the documented compliance record where required.

ZYNALPLucyFDA AuthorizedFace + ID

Cigarettes and compact tobacco

Standard cigarette packs in the coil slots. As a compact point-of-sale vending solution beside a tobacco display, this machine extends the self-service capability of a staffed counter position without consuming meaningful counter real estate.

CigarettesCompactPoint-of-Sale11-Inch Width

Mixed product configuration for the counter

All 9 slots are operator-defined. A gas station might run 4 cigarette slots, 3 vape slots, and 2 ZYN slots. A bar might run all 9 as vapes. A vape shop counter might run 9 different premium SKUs as a display-and-vend showcase. Every configuration resets at restock without tools.

Operator-DefinedAny MixNo ToolsQuick Reset

Premium accessories and consumables

Replacement pods, coils, and standard vape accessories in dedicated slots. Compact format suits a vape shop counter where buyers add accessories to vape purchases as a single transaction.

AccessoriesPodsCoilsCounter Add-On

Test-and-deploy route placement

At 57 lbs and single-person install, the mini is the lowest-risk test placement on any route. Move it to a new site, evaluate 30-day volume on the VMFS Cloud dashboard, and decide whether the site justifies a larger unit.

Route Testing30-Day TrialReversibleCloud Data
Full specifications

Mini countertop vape vending machine specs

Every specification for the mini countertop vape vending machine. All values confirmed.

Capacity
Slots
9 adjustable coil slots
Capacity
Up to 99 vape products
Temperature
Ambient, no refrigeration
Format
Floor standing
Delivery and refrigeration
Delivery
9 adjustable coil slots
Tray
Drop-down tray
Vend Speed
Standard vend cycle
Cooling
Ambient temperature
Interface and compliance
Display
18.5-inch interactive touchscreen
Age Verification
Integrated ID scanner
Compliance
Facial recognition + ID scanning
Remote Management
VMFS Cloud integration
Payment and power
Payments
Cards and mobile wallets, contactless
Power
110-120V standard outlet, 50W
Warranty
1-year standard, extended available
Compliance
State-specific, confirm before order
Build
Dimensions (H x W x D)
24 x 11 x 21.26 in
Weight
Approximately 57 lbs
Construction
110-120V standard outlet, 50W
Delivery
Single-person carry, no freight
Compliance note: Vape and nicotine vending regulations vary by state and FDA T21 (21+). Confirm at vmfsusa.com/pages/age-verification-methods and with VAdviced. 57 lbs single-person carry, no freight required.
In the Box
  • Mini Countertop Vape Vending Machine unit
  • Security Keys
  • Operator Manual
  • Power Cable
Compare compact vape vending machines

Compare compact vape vending machines at VMFS

Mini Countertop is the only countertop format in the lineup. If a wall mount or floor unit fits better, these VMFS alternatives are available.

Compact Countertop
Mini Countertop Vape Vending Machine
The unit on this page. 57 lbs, 11 inches wide, 9 slots, 99 items. Dual biometric: facial recognition and ID scanning. 18.5-inch display. Cards and mobile wallets. 110-120V at 50W.
Best ForGas station counters, bar back-counters, vape shop point-of-sale, hotel alcoves, and every site that declines a larger machine for lack of space, weight, or freight access.
  • Face + ID dual biometric
  • 57 lbs, 11 inches wide
  • 9 slots, 99 items
  • 50W standard outlet
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Wall-Mounted Display
Wall Screen Vape Vending Machine
10 slots, 200 items, 32-inch display, wall-mounted, 132 lbs.
Best ForLocations with wall space and no counter restriction. More capacity and larger display.
  • 10 slots, 200 items
  • 32-inch HD
  • Wall mount
  • 132 lbs
View the Wall Screen
Wall-Mount Standard
Wall Vape Vending Machine
10 slots, 200 items, 32-inch display, wall-mounted, 150 lbs.
Best ForAlternative wall-mount option with ID verification standard.
  • 10 slots, 200 items
  • 32-inch display
  • Wall mount
  • 150 lbs
View the Wall Vape
Mid-Volume Floor
Full Screen Vape Vending Machine
30 slots, 400 items, 32-inch full HD floor-standing, 440 lbs.
Best ForLocations with floor space and higher volume demand than countertop scale.
  • 30 slots, 400 items
  • 32-inch full HD
  • 440 lbs
  • Advertising support
View the Full Screen
Custom Multi-Unit
Vape Vending Machine System
Pair this countertop unit with wall-mounted or floor-standing machines for complete coverage.
Best ForMulti-format venue coverage or route deployments combining counter, wall, and floor units.
  • Custom builder
  • Counter + wall + floor
  • Route or venue
  • Cloud-managed
Build your system
Right counter placements

Small vape vending machine, right counter placements

The small vape vending machine earns at every commercial location where a larger machine has been declined for lack of floor space, wall availability, or installation access. A gas station counter beside the register where tobacco products are already displayed. A bar where the bartender has 11 inches of back-bar surface and wants to sell vapes and ZYN without a full-size machine. A vape shop where the counter serves as a premium product showcase and a self-service machine beside it handles repeat purchases during busy periods. A hotel room-floor alcove where a 57-lb machine is the only option that fits without freight logistics.

The dual biometric verification is what makes this machine viable at staffed point-of-sale environments where a physical ID scan feels like an interruption to the buying flow. Facial recognition confirms age in under two seconds while the transaction is already in progress. The documented ID scan is available for operators who need the formal compliance record. Both options work simultaneously. VPlaced identifies counter placements at compliant adult sites. VAdviced handles compliance documentation.

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LocationWhy It Works
Gas Station Counters11-inch width beside register, impulse zone for tobacco and vape buyersTop Fit
🍸Bar Back-CounterFits the counter, facial recognition for fast buyer flow during serviceFast Verify
📱Vape Shop CounterPremium 9-SKU showcase, self-service for repeat buyers during peaksPOS Ready
🏨Hotel Floor Alcoves57 lbs fits where freight cannot go, 24-hour vape access24-Hour
🚬Tobacco and Cigar ShopsCompact complement to staffed display, after-hours capabilityAfter-Hours
🎶Nightclub VIP AreasCounter or surface mount in restricted-access adult areasVIP Ready
Who buys this machine

Who buys the mini countertop vape machine

Countertop vape vending for retail operators

Impulse purchase at the point of payment. The mini countertop machine sits beside the register and captures every buyer who has already decided to buy something before they leave.

  • 11-inch width fits the standard counter beside a tobacco display without changing the store layout.
  • Facial recognition allows sub-2-second age confirmation at a busy gas station counter where ID retrieval interrupts the flow.
  • 9 slots configured for the highest-turn tobacco and nicotine SKUs at that specific store.
  • Flexible financing options for multi-unit retail group deployments.

Small vape vending machine for bar operators

57 lbs and 11 inches wide. The only vape machine that fits on a bar counter without consuming the service area.

  • Carries in without freight. One staff member. Under 20 minutes to install.
  • Facial recognition confirms buyer age without requiring ID presentation at a busy bar service counter.
  • Cards and mobile wallets. Contactless tap payment for the bar demographic.
  • Contact the VMFS Customer Success Team for bar-specific setup guidance.

Mini countertop vape vending for route testing

57 lbs means testing a new placement costs nothing to reverse. If a location does not perform, the machine moves in 20 minutes. No freight cost, no installation cost, no sunk placement.

  • Lowest-risk test unit on any route. Move it in, assess volume for 30 days, move it out if numbers do not justify a larger machine.
  • The VMFS Cloud dashboard reports per-slot sell-through data for every location in the test period.
  • Use the vape vending machine system builder to plan the right machine for each site after testing confirms volume.
  • VPlaced evaluates counter sites for compliance and daily traffic before committing.
Real deployments

Mini countertop vape vending machine, operator results

Four deployments where the 57 lb single-person install, dual biometric verification, 11-inch counter width, or standard-outlet operation made the mini countertop vape vending machine the right choice.

$9,600/mo route
New Orleans, LA · Bar Route

Small vape vending machine for bar counter, New Orleans

Locations
12 bars
Per-unit volume
160 units @ $12.50
Per-unit net
$800/mo
Route total
$9,600/mo

"Twelve bars. None of them had room for a wall machine. This fits on the bar counter. That's the only reason we could place at any of them."

Route Operator · 12-bar route, 11-inch counter placement at each bar's service counter, New Orleans, LA.
$1,440/mo net
Denver, CO · Premium Vape Shop

Countertop vape vending machine for premium retail, Denver

Volume
240 units @ $15
Monthly net
$1,440
Use case
Staff peak coverage
Counter fit
11-inch width

"Frees counter staff from handling standard repeat purchases during peak periods. The 9-SKU showcase doubles as a display."

Shop Owner · Independent premium vape shop, machine for self-service during staff peak periods, Denver, CO.
$680/mo net
Miami, FL · Boutique Hotel

Mini vape vending machine for hotel, Miami

Volume
130 units @ $13
Monthly net
$680
Rooms
85
Install
Guest elevator carry

"Hotel freight elevator has a 56-lb limit. The 57-lb machine was carried up in the guest elevator by one staff member."

Hotel Manager · Boutique hotel, 85 rooms, machine in the lobby display nook, Miami, FL.
Warranty and Support

What's covered after you buy

Warranty

  • 1 year standard warranty included. Parts and labour.
  • 2 year extended warranty add on at checkout.
  • 3 year extended warranty for commercial deployments.
  • US warehouse parts inventory for fast turnaround. See warranty terms.

Delivery

  • White Glove delivery standard at 772 lbs.
  • Floor load rating confirmed before scheduling.
  • Pre-wired connections at the venue before delivery.
  • Shipping information at shipping page.

Installation

  • Vape license confirmed before delivery scheduling.
  • Pre-wired venue connections for power and network.
  • Operator first-vend walkthrough included with delivery.
  • Age verification setup per state compliance requirements.

Support After Go Live

  • US based phone and email at (305) 395-3997 or info@vmfsusa.com.
  • Direct contact not a ticket queue. Reply within 24 hours on business days.
  • Multi-venue route coordination on every order.
  • Financing at checkout via flexible monthly options.

Still have questions?

See the VMFS FAQ or browse the knowledge base.

Contact VMFS support
Verified operator reviews

Reviews of the mini countertop vape vending machine

What counter-placement operators say after deploying the mini countertop vape vending machine.

Verified Operator

This mini countertop vape vending machine fits perfectly inside our nightclub Customers love how quick and convenient it is during busy nights The machine looks modern and runs flawlessly every day

Verified Operator

We added this machine to our cocktail lounge and it immediately started attracting attention The touchscreen is smooth payments are fast and it works perfectly in a high traffic adult venue

Verified Operator

This vape vending machine has been a great addition to our bar Customers constantly use it late at night and the compact size makes it perfect behind the main counter

Common questions

Mini countertop vape vending machine FAQ

What is the mini countertop vape vending machine?

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The mini countertop vape vending machine is the smallest and lightest vending machine in the VMFS lineup. Nine adjustable coil slots, up to 99 items, dual biometric age verification (facial recognition and ID scanning), an 18.5-inch interactive display, cards and mobile wallet payment, 57 lbs, and 110-120V at 50W. It installs on any counter without freight delivery or installation assistance.

What makes this different from a standard countertop vape machine?

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The dual biometric age verification. Most compact vape vending machines offer one verification method, usually ID scanning, as an optional add-on. This machine includes both facial recognition and ID scanning as standard integrated features, not bolt-ons, not subscription services, not separate devices. Facial recognition allows sub-2-second age confirmation. ID scanning provides the documented compliance log.

Does facial recognition replace ID scanning?

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No. Both methods are available simultaneously. Facial recognition uses biometric age estimation to confirm a buyer is of legal age without requiring a physical document. ID scanning reads government-issued ID and produces a documented verification event. Operators in states that require a documented ID record can use ID scanning. Buyers who prefer not to produce physical ID can use facial recognition. Both log to the VMFS Cloud dashboard.

How quickly does the machine install?

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One person, under 20 minutes. The machine weighs 57 lbs, fits on any standard counter, and plugs into a 110-120V outlet at 50W. No freight delivery, no dedicated circuit, no installation team. Carry it in, plug it in, load the 9 slots, and the unit is operational.

What products can this machine sell?

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Vapes, disposable e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches (ZYN, ALP, Lucy), cigarettes, and any lightweight age-restricted product that fits the 9-aisle coil configuration. The mix is fully operator-defined and resets at every restock.

What payment methods are accepted?

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Cards and all major mobile wallets including contactless tap payment via Apple Pay and Google Pay. No cash handling at the counter installation. See payment system for terminal details.

What are the dimensions and weight?

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24 inches H by 11 inches W by 21.26 inches D. Approximately 57 lbs. 110-120V standard outlet at 50W. No freight required. See shipping information.

What warranty is included?

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1-year standard. Extended available. See warranty terms. VMFS support for post-purchase assistance.

What other compact vape vending machines does VMFS offer?

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The Wall Screen Vape Vending Machine has 10 slots and a 32-inch HD display for wall placements at 132 lbs. The Wall Vape Vending Machine is the alternative wall-mount option at 150 lbs. The Full Screen Vape Vending Machine is the floor-standing 30-slot format. Build a custom system with the vape vending machine system builder. Browse the full vape vending machines collection.

Is there a monthly software fee?

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No. VMFS Cloud is included with no per-machine monthly subscription.

Is financing available?

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Yes. Flexible financing options. Contact the VMFS Customer Success Team for multi-unit retail group pricing.

How does the route-testing use case work?

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At 57 lbs and single-person install, the mini is the lowest-risk test placement on any route. Move it to a new site, evaluate 30-day volume on the VMFS Cloud dashboard, and decide whether the site justifies a larger unit. If the volume does not materialize, the machine moves out in the same 20 minutes it took to install.

No answer here? See the full VMFS FAQ or contact VMFS support.

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9 slots. 99 items. Facial recognition and ID scanning. 18.5-inch display. Cards and mobile wallets. 57 lbs. 50W. Countertop. VMFS Cloud, no monthly fee. 1-year warranty.

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