Mini Pay BOXX
The Mini Pay BOXX is Parking BOXX's compact parking pay station — built for facilities that need unattended payment in a smaller footprint. Configurable for credit card, bill, and coin payment, with contactless tap and mobile wallets on the card reader. CloudEASE connected for real-time reporting and remote rate management.
As a direct manufacturer, Parking BOXX includes one warranty, one support team, and no reseller markup. Custom colors and branding available. Parking Made Easy®.
Compact Payment, Full CloudEASE Integration
The Mini Pay BOXX delivers the core payment and management capabilities of the Parking BOXX product line in a smaller enclosure. For facilities where island space is limited, transaction volume is lower, or a second unit is needed for an overflow or secondary exit lane, the Mini Pay BOXX fits where full-size units cannot.
The Mini Pay BOXX is part of the Parking BOXX full-featured gated system, so it works with entry ticket dispensers and barrier gates and requires gates. A pay station for lots without gates is called a Smart Parking Meter.
Payment Acceptance
The Mini Pay BOXX accepts credit and debit cards through an EMV-certified reader handling chip insertion and contactless tap. Mobile wallets — Apple Pay and Google Pay — pay via NFC at the same card reader without additional hardware. The Mini Pay BOXX can be configured with credit card, bill, and coin acceptance in any combination, and tokens are available as an option. It does not give change. For facilities that need change dispensed, the Big Pay BOXX offers optional bill and coin acceptance with change.
Ticket and Plate Processing
Barcoded tickets issued at entry dispensers are read and validated at the Mini Pay BOXX. The unit calculates the parking fee based on entry time from CloudEASE and presents the total to the driver. Payment authorizes exit — either through a validated exit ticket or by communicating directly with the exit lane barrier gate. In LPR-enabled facilities, the driver enters their plate number instead of a physical ticket.
Remote Management via CloudEASE
The Mini Pay BOXX connects to CloudEASE via Ethernet or cellular. All transactions record in real time. Operators update rate schedules, monitor hardware status, and run revenue reports from any browser — no on-site visit required. Maintenance alerts push automatically when the unit requires attention.
Right-Sized for the Application
Not every facility needs the cabinet size and change-dispensing cash handling of a flagship pay station. The Mini Pay BOXX is the right tool for smaller lots, secondary lanes, and facilities transitioning to unattended payment for the first time — delivering the essential payment and management functions without the cost or size of a full-feature unit.
Built for Outdoor Use
The Mini Pay BOXX is a powder-coated stainless steel kiosk with drill-resistant locks and a thermostatically controlled heater, rated from -40°F with the heater to 122°F (50°C). A UPS backup protects the electronics with surge suppression and automatic voltage regulation, and the unit keeps operating off-line if the network or internet is lost. It is designed for year-round outdoor deployment without a shelter, with a 12-inch LCD, and is CSA, PCI, ADA, and AODA compliant.
Network connectivity is Ethernet where facility infrastructure exists, or a cellular modem where running a new cable is impractical. Both deliver the same real-time CloudEASE reporting. CloudEASE monitors receipt paper level, card reader status, network connectivity, power status, and transaction errors, and alerts designated staff by email or SMS before parkers run into a problem. The slim 15-inch-wide profile fits narrow islands.
Where the Mini Pay BOXX Is Deployed
Moderate-traffic surface lots are the most common deployment: a lot of 50 to 150 spaces, or fewer than 200, does not need a full pay station lineup, and one or two Mini Pay BOXX units handle the volume while keeping equipment cost proportional to revenue. Secondary and overflow areas next to a primary garage use a Mini Pay BOXX at an unmanned exit to manage revenue across the whole footprint, and campus and business park satellite lots use the cellular option to avoid trenching new conduit or pulling network cable. Facilities with mixed lot sizes manage Mini and Big Pay BOXX units from the same CloudEASE account.
Mini Pay BOXX vs. Big Pay BOXX
Both units connect to CloudEASE and accept card and mobile payment. The key differences are change dispensing, physical size, and deployment scenario.
| Feature | Mini Pay BOXX | Big Pay BOXX |
|---|---|---|
| Credit / Debit / Tap | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile Wallets (Apple / Google Pay) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cash | Configurable: card, bill, and coin in any combination (no change given); tokens optional | Optional: bills and coins with change dispensed |
| Receipt Printer | ✓ (automatic or optional) | ✓ (automatic or optional) |
| Display | 12-inch LCD | 12-inch LCD |
| Barcode Scanner (1D and 2D/QR) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabinet Size | Slim: 60 x 15 x 12 in (h x w x d) | 31 x 20 x 72 in (w x d x h) |
| CloudEASE Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Best For | Low–medium volume, secondary lanes, tight spaces | High-volume, cash-heavy, flagship locations |
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Parking BOXX manufactures every component of your parking system — pay stations, barrier gates, ticket dispensers, LPR cameras, and CloudEASE software. Factory-direct pricing. Custom branding. One warranty. Parking Made Easy®.