Cantaloupe Micropayment Trends Report 2025

This report presents an analysis of micropayment trends in the self-service retail sector for the year 2025. It discusses the significant shift towards cashless transactions, highlighting that 86.9% of all U.S. point-of-sale transactions were cashless in 2024. The report details the performance of various segments, including food and beverage vending, micro markets, and Smart Stores. It notes that micro markets and Smart Stores have seen higher average ticket sizes compared to traditional vending machines, with consumers spending 27% and 101% more, respectively. The report also examines the rise of contactless payment methods, which accounted for 77% of cashless sales at vending machines. Furthermore, it addresses the impact of inflation on pricing and consumer purchasing behavior, indicating that despite rising costs, sales in the vending and micro market sectors have continued to grow. The report concludes with predictions for 2025, forecasting an 8% increase in food and beverage vending sales.