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Mini countertop vape vending machine, dual biometric

Mini countertop vape vending machine, 57 lbs

The VMFS mini countertop vape vending machine supports dual biometric age verification: facial recognition and ID scanning. 9 slots, 99 items, 57 lbs, 50W from a standard outlet. Fits any counter. No freight. Sets up on a standard outlet in minutes.

Face + IDDual biometric age verification supported
57 lbs, 50WLightest in lineup. Standard outlet.
9 SlotsRight-sized for tight counter placements.
Facial Recognition + ID, Dual Biometric Supported 9 Adjustable Slots, Up to 99 Items 57 lbs, Standard-Outlet Setup 18.5-Inch Interactive Touchscreen Cards and Mobile Wallets, Contactless Tap Facial Recognition + ID, Dual Biometric Supported 9 Adjustable Slots, Up to 99 Items 57 lbs, Standard-Outlet Setup 18.5-Inch Interactive Touchscreen Cards and Mobile Wallets, Contactless Tap
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 Supported

ID scanner supported 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.

Full specifications

Mini countertop vape vending machine specs

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

Slots9 adjustable coil slots
CapacityUp to 99 vape products
TemperatureAmbient, no refrigeration
FormatCountertop
Delivery9 adjustable coil slots
TrayDrop-down tray
Vend speedStandard vend cycle
Display18.5-inch interactive touchscreen
Age verificationSupported
MethodsFacial recognition and ID scanning
PaymentsCards and mobile wallets, contactless
Remote managementVMFS Cloud
Dimensions (H x W x D)24 x 11 x 21.26 in
WeightApproximately 57 lbs
Power110-120V standard outlet, 50W
InstallStandard-outlet setup, no freight
Warranty1-year standard, extended available
ComplianceState-specific, confirm before order

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, no freight required.

In the box

Mini Countertop Vape Vending Machine unit
Security keys
Operator manual
Power cable
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The compact vape vending problem, solved

Mini countertop vape vending machine, dual biometric

The VMFS mini countertop vape vending machine supports dual biometric age verification: facial recognition and ID scanning. Nine slots, 99 items, 57 lbs, 50W from a standard outlet. Sits on any counter. No floor space. No freight delivery. Sets up 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.

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 are supported 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. Setup takes minutes: 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

  • Customer selects on 18.5-inch display
    9 slots displayed at counter level. Product images, descriptions, prices. Buyer taps to select.
  • Age verified before payment
    Facial recognition or ID scan, buyer choice. 21+ confirmed against T21. Logged to VMFS Cloud.
  • Contactless payment processes
    Cards or any mobile wallet processes the payment via tap. No cash handling.
  • 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 a standard-outlet setup, 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
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 supported.
  • 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
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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.

  • Gas station counters

    11-inch width beside register, impulse zone for tobacco and vape buyers

    Top fit
  • Bar back-counter

    Fits the counter, facial recognition for fast buyer flow during service

    Fast verify
  • Vape shop counter

    Premium 9-SKU showcase, self-service for repeat buyers during peaks

    POS ready
  • Hotel floor alcoves

    57 lbs fits where freight cannot go, 24-hour vape access

    24-hour
  • Tobacco and cigar shops

    Compact complement to staffed display, after-hours capability

    After-hours
  • Nightclub VIP areas

    Counter or surface mount in restricted-access adult areas

    VIP ready
Who buys this machine

Who buys the mini countertop vape machine

Retail Operators

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.
Bar Operators

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. Under 20 minutes to set up.
  • 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.
Route Operators

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 compact 57 lb footprint, dual biometric verification, 11-inch counter width, or standard-outlet operation made the mini countertop vape vending machine the right choice.

$15,840/mo group
Atlanta, GA · Gas Station Group

Countertop vape vending machine for gas station, Atlanta

Locations18 stores
Per-unit volume190 units @ $11.50
Per-unit net$880/mo
Group total$15,840/mo

"The facial recognition is why our customers prefer it over a scanner. Nobody wants to dig out their ID at a gas station counter. Face scan takes two seconds."

Group Manager · 18-store gas station group, mini countertop unit beside register at each store, Atlanta, GA.
$9,600/mo route
New Orleans, LA · Bar Route

Small vape vending machine for bar counter, New Orleans

Locations12 bars
Per-unit volume160 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

Volume240 units @ $15
Monthly net$1,440
Use caseStaff peak coverage
Counter fit11-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

Volume130 units @ $13
Monthly net$680
Rooms85
InstallGuest elevator carry

"Hotel freight elevator has a 56-lb limit. The 57-lb machine went up in the guest elevator, no freight access needed."

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

What is covered after you buy

Warranty

  • 1 year standard warranty included. Parts coverage.
  • 2 year extended warranty available.
  • 3 year extended warranty for commercial deployments.
  • US warehouse parts inventory for fast turnaround. See warranty terms.

Delivery

  • Standard delivery at approximately 57 lbs.
  • Counter placement confirmed before scheduling.
  • Standard outlet connection at the venue, no dedicated circuit.
  • Shipping information at the shipping page.

Installation

  • Vape license confirmed before delivery scheduling.
  • Standard outlet connection 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 via flexible monthly options.

Still have questions?

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Common questions

Mini countertop vape vending machine FAQ

No answer here? See the full VMFS FAQ or contact VMFS support for compliance, configuration, and delivery on your specific counter.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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VMFS USA · Mini Countertop Vape Vending Machine · 9 Slots · 99 Items · 57 lbs · 11 Inches Wide
Facial Recognition + ID Scanning Supported · 110-120V at 50W · T21 Compliant · VMFS Cloud · 1-Year Warranty
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