Unattended payments. Fully connected.
SurfAlone enables unattended payments for vending, parking, and transport with zero compromise on performance or control. It supports all major interfaces, and connects directly to the Surfboard Platform for a frictionless, autonomous checkout experience.
Made for movement
- š EV charging & parking systems
- š„¤ Vending & smart retail
- š Ticketing & transport kiosks
- šŖ Unattended self-service stations
Built for self-service
The SurfAlone is built to thrive in the toughest conditions. With full MDB + RS232 connectivity, it's the go-to terminal for vending, EV charging, transport ticketing, and kiosk environments that demand reliability, speed, and security.
No middleware. No custom drivers. Just plug in, connect to the Surfboard API, and go live - with the same functionality, loyalty logic, and payout features as every other Surfboard device.
Tough outside, smart inside
Engineered for unattended environments, SurfAlone combines durability with intelligence. Its IK10 impact resistance, IP65 protection, and -20?C to +70?C operating range ensure total reliability - indoors or outdoors, rain or shine.
Adaptive brightness and built-in sensors automatically detect light and presence, optimizing visibility and energy efficiency - keeping the screen readable day or night.
Smarter customer interactions
The 5-inch multi-touch display delivers a smooth, modern user experience with anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coating.
Indicator lights guide users clearly through each payment step, ensuring frictionless transactions - even in high-traffic, unattended setups.
Equipped with dual cameras, SurfAlone supports both 1D/2D code scanning and QR-based payments - bringing the same rich payment experience customers expect from attended terminals.
Supported Payment Methods
Here are the payment methods we support across our platform:
From registration to payments in the blink of an eye
It's very straightforward to get started. Register your developer account, get access to your keys, order terminals for your merchants, and register them upon arrival. Then you are up and ready to go.
//Register Terminal
POST /merchants/:merchantId/stores/:storeId/devices
curl -X POST "YOUR_API_URL/merchants/:merchantId/stores/:storeId/devices" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "API-SECRET: YOUR_API_SECRET" \
-H "MERCHANT-ID: YOUR_MERCHANT_ID" \
-d '{
"registrationIdentifier": "250901",
"terminalName": "Kiosk One"
}'
Specifications
For partners and press
SurfAlone image kit
4 cleared photographs of the SurfAlone, product shots and in-use shots, ready for your site, deck, or store listing. No request needed.
4 files Ā· ZIP Ā· brand guidelines
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SurfAlone unattended terminal, device shot JPG surfalone-product.jpg - SurfAlone built into a vending machine PNG surfalone-vending.png
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SurfAlone on an EV charging station PNG surfalone-ev-charging.png -
SurfAlone in a public transport setting JPG surfalone-train-station.jpg
Use the files as supplied, keep each shot with the product it shows, and don't imply a partnership that isn't there. Full terms and the logo kit are on the press kit.
Bring unified payments outdoors
Our other payment devices
Take a look at our other products which includes both hardware-, and software-based payment terminals
SurfPrint
SurfPrint K
SurfTouch
SurfTouch Retail
SurfPad
SurfMini
SurfXpress
Tap to Pay on iPhone
Tap to Pay on Android
Build it yourself
Step-by-step developer guides for everything on this page.
Integrate traditional card-present terminals through Surfboard's unified API. From account setup to live payments in one guide.
Read guide In-store Ā· GuideRegister a terminal to a store before it can take payments or receive a partner POS app. Covers rotating codes, QR/registration links, pre-shipped codes, and in-app registration for SoftPOS.
Read guide In-store Ā· GuideManage payment terminals and devices via the Surfboard API. Register in-store and online terminals, configure settings, and handle device operations.
Read guide Online Ā· GuideReceive real-time event notifications via webhooks. Subscribe to order, payment, logistics, and merchant application events with automatic retries and signature verification.
Read guide