TL;DR
PayRange’s acquisition of KioSoft is a big win for vending operators and anyone running vending machines (and other unattended retail machines). Expect faster innovation in cashless vending, smoother machine operations, and a stronger payment ecosystem.
PayRange acquired KioSoft (December 2025)
On December 1, 2025, PayRange announced it will acquire KioSoft, bringing together two major players in cashless payments and machine connectivity across unattended retail (including vending).
I recently caught up with David Ninesling from KioSoft (VP of Integration) to discuss the acquisition. He’s incredibly excited about what the future holds - especially what this means for operators running vending machines and unattended retail equipment that relies on modern, reliable payments.
One line from the announcement that really captures the moment:
“It’s about pushing the unattended retail industry forward, accelerating the digital transformation, and bringing many more machines online.”
And this part matters for anyone operating machines day-to-day:
“We’re looking forward to leveraging the skills and expertise of both organizations to modernize machines across the United States, Canada, and the world.”
3 reasons this is amazing for vending operators (and customers):
1) Faster innovation that hits uptime + revenue
Both companies have been building toward the same end goal: easier payments, better machine connectivity, and a smoother customer experience. Together, they’re positioned to move faster on improvements that actually impact vending machine uptime, payment reliability, and operator efficiency.
2) A more “end-to-end” cashless vending ecosystem
PayRange describes this as combining its mobile-first payment platform with KioSoft’s global footprint and operator network to deliver a more complete solution. Translation: fewer gaps, cleaner workflows, and a more unified experience for cashless vending payments and machine management.
3) Scale that should improve support + reliability
When platforms consolidate the right way, operators usually feel it through better infrastructure, better tooling, and stronger customer support. PayRange frames this as modernizing millions of machines - and that kind of modernization only happens with serious scale behind the product.
Final takeaway
You can still expect the same amazing quality from KioSoft, now with even more momentum behind the platform with their acquisition by PayRange.
Congrats to KioSoft, PayRange, and all current and future customers!
Check out their suite of machines here: https://kiosoft.com/