Card machines forIce Cream Vans
A £2.50 cone on card costs the same 1.25%, and the quiet winter months cost you nothing.
- 4G built in
- Free terminal
- £0 monthly bill
Every kind of round
Street rounds, beaches, events and school runs.
Street rounds
Card at the hatch so a cashless family still buys.
- Estates
- Rounds
- Evenings
Beaches and parks
4G works on seafronts and commons with no fixed line.
- Seafronts
- Parks
- Commons
Events and fetes
Busy summer weekends, with no bill through the winter.
- Fetes
- Shows
- Weddings
School runs
Small taps all afternoon with no minimum spend to enforce.
- School gates
- After school
- Sports days
Why ice cream vans choose Shift4 One
4G built in
Take payment on the seafront, at a school gate or deep in a park where WiFi simply doesn't reach.
Fast contactless taps
Clear a queue of ice creams and lollies in seconds so the van keeps moving through hot afternoon trade.
1.25% blended rate
The same flat rate on a £2 lolly or a £6 family order keeps your pricing straightforward.
Portable and cordless
Runs off its own battery through a full afternoon shift with no need to plug in near the serving hatch.
Shift4 One card machine used by ice cream vans
Built for ice cream vans
Built for ice cream vans working different pitches every single day
- Fits in a pocket or fixed to the serving hatch as you prefer
- Handles small ticket sizes without minimum charges
- 18 month contract, no early exit fees if the round changes
- Second terminal for a second van at £14 a month
Ice Cream Vans card machine questions
Does it work on a beach car park with no WiFi?
Yes. It has 4G built in, so it connects independently of any local WiFi on the pitch.
Can it handle a small sale like a £2 lolly?
Yes, there's no minimum transaction size, so you can take card for even the cheapest item on the menu.
What if the van doesn't go out due to rain?
It's no use no bill, so a day off the road doesn't cost you anything on the machine.
How long does the battery last?
It's built to run through a typical afternoon and evening shift without needing to be plugged in.
Can we run two vans on one account?
Yes, a second terminal for a second van is £14 a month with no separate contract needed.
Get your ice cream vans quote
First terminal free. Additional terminals £14/month. £0 monthly bill, no minimum monthly service charge. no use, no bill: no transactions in a month means no bill. Next working day, including Saturdays settlement and 4g and wifi built in.
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