Age restricted vending
Instantly verify age and identity to dispense cannabis, tobacco, or alcohol in unattended environments with our age restricted vending technology.
Integrate our hardware and software into your machines, or work with our partners to purchase a turnkey solution.
Age restricted vending
Embed age verification technology inside your vending machine, kiosk, or locker
Catch fake IDs
ID authentication and the E-Seek M500 can detect up to 95% of fake IDs.
Reduce wait times
Unattended retail machines can speed up your checkout process.
Stay compliant
Our technology ensures you meet all regulations and guidelines.
No attendant needed
Save on labor costs by removing staff costs for routine purchases.
Age restricted vending
How does it work?
What is age restricted vending (ARV)?
Age restricted vending is the process of selling products that typically require age verification (alcohol, cigarettes, ammo) in an unattended retail environment such as a vending machine, kiosk, soda fountain, or unstaffed store.
Unattended retail is popular around the world, however there are no standards for unattended retail of age restricted products. Use in venues, at festivals, in hotel rooms, and in other difficult-to-staff environments we believe has the opportunity to open additional sales channels for businesses.
How does your age restricted vending technology verify age?
Verifying IDs at unattended retail machines relies on the integration of AI software, biometric analysis, and image processing applications. The customer inserts their ID, which is authenticated using white light, UV light, and infrared light. Facial recognition is then used to match the customer to the ID. If both checks are passed, our software gives the green light for the machine to proceed with the transaction.
What hardware is required?
We provide hardware kits that include an ID authentication device, capable of detecting up to 95% of fake IDs, a facial recognition camera, and a small computer. This hardware is then integrated into your machine upon fabrication, allowing customers to insert their ID, confirm their identity via face matching, and purchase age restricted products.
How do I integrate the software?
Our ARV software is easy to integrate. It takes over the interface on the screen during the age verification process, and then sends a “yes” or “no” signal to your vending software to allow the customer to complete the transaction. It is compatible with all widely used touchscreen vending software POS systems.
How age verification for unattended retail works
Verifying IDs in unattended retail environments relies on the integration of AI software, biometric analysis, and rapid image processing.
Customer inserts their ID into the scanner
The ID scanner captures dual-sided images in high resolution while simultaneously reading the information from the barcode to verify age. We utilize a best-in-class scanner capable of robust authentication. 95% of fake IDs will be detected at this stage.
Customer’s face is compared to the ID photo
Use the mounted on-unit camera, ARV technology compares the video image of the customer to the image on their ID. A series of randomized liveness checks confirm liveness and legitimacy. This step prevents usage of a false, borrowed, or stolen ID.
Embedded computer sends signal to proceed
A pass or fail result is sent to the vending software to allow the customer to complete the transaction. From ID insertion to delivery of the pass/fail result typically takes less than 15 seconds, providing fast, accurate age verification.
Age restricted vending FAQ
Does your ARV technology accept passports?
No, embedded scanners are only compatible with ICAO-sized cards such as drivers licenses, state IDs, and passport cards.
What are the PII requirements for age restricted vending?
Vendors can select what happens with their customer’s personally identifiable information (PII), depending on local data privacy and product industry regulations. The system does create anonymous, tokenized records to prevent looping and track against daily maximums in the cannabis vertical.
Is age restricted vending legal in my state?
Laws around unattended retail are constantly changing. We recommend checking our ID Scanning Laws Library to see what your state’s regulations are.
How do you ensure that an of-age individual doesn’t start a transaction that is then completed by a minor?
The age verification process is done as the final step just before checkout, to ensure that a legal individual is completing the purchase.
How much does a vending machine with an ID scanner cost?
Prices vary. We do not sell turnkey machines, but work with several manufacturers who develop and build vending machines for a wide variety of products. We would be happy to connect you with one of our vending partners.
Can I add ARV to an existing machine?
We can provide CAD specs that can be used to retrofit existing machines with age verification technology.
Add age verification to your vending machine
A vending machine with an ID scanner can be used to dispense cannabis, tobacco, alcohol, and other age restricted products. Integrate our ARV today.
