Deliver faster payments and smoother service while reducing lines, freeing up staff and creating a better guest experience with our cash to card READYSTATIONs® perfectly suited for modern cashless cinema payments.
Smarter Payments, Better Cinema Experience
Cinemas aren’t just selling tickets—they’re selling time well spent. Guests want to enjoy the show, not stand in line. Families expect quick checkouts, and staff shouldn’t be stuck counting bills behind the counter.
That’s where cashless cinema payment solutions shine. With self-serve kiosks and tap-to-pay options, payments are faster, lines are shorter, and your entire operation runs smoother.
Are you ready to restore the magic of cinema?
Modernize Cinema Payments with Ready Credit’s Cinema Cash-to-Card Machine Kiosks
Give Your Audience an Experience They Won’t Forget
Streamlined Transactions
Our movie theatre ReadyCARD® prepaid debit cards reduce wait times, allowing guests to get to their seats so they don’t miss a minute of the action.
Flexible Payment Options
Cater to the payment preferences of all guests by offering an easy-to-use option for converting cash to a ReadyCARD® prepaid debit card right in your theatre lobby.
Operational Insights
Unlock real-time data and actionable insights with ReadyCARD® transaction reporting, helping you optimize food and beverage operations, track spending trends, and make smarter business decisions.
Increased Staff Efficiency
Free up the front-of-house staff and management from cash handling duties so they can focus on enhancing guest experiences.
Improved Security
Eliminating cash from your operations eliminates the need for armored car pickups, reduces the risk of theft and fraud, and creates an all-around safer environment for guests and staff.
Full Access for Every Guest
Enable cash-preferred visitors to access mobile ordering, digital kiosks, and self-service tools through Ready Credit’s cashless cinema payment solutions.
Get the eBook on Transforming Cinema Payments
Is your cinema ready for the next era of transactions? As guest expectations rise and operational costs climb, adopting smarter cashless cinema payment solutions isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a competitive advantage.
Our free eBook, “Lights, Camera, Cash Transactions?”, explores how going digital can help your cinema:
- Drive revenue with faster, frictionless transactions
- Reduce theft and shrinkage through secure, trackable payments
- Simplify audits and speed up reconciliation with real-time reporting
Ready to boost your profits and improve efficiency? Download our eBook and transform your cinema with the power of digital payments!
Success Stories From Our Cinema Partners
“Integrating Ready Credit’s systems into our operations aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing an exceptional cinema experience. This technology not only streamlines our processes but also ensures our guests spend less time waiting and more time enjoying their visit.”
Donald Terry,
SVP of Operations, Malco Theatres
“Venues still welcome cash payments; the method has simply evolved. This shift allows your managers to spend more time on guest-facing tasks, significantly reducing their office duties.”
Art Seago,
Cinema Industry Advisor
FAQ: Cinema Cash-to-Card Machine Kiosks
Ready Credit’s cash-to-card READYSTATION® machine kiosks streamline movie theater transactions, reduce wait times, and free up staff from cash handling, reducing the chance of theft, and allowing them to focus on enhancing the guest experience.
Guests who prefer to pay with cash can easily load funds onto a ReadyCARD® prepaid debit card using a kiosk in the movie theater lobby. They can then use the card for concessions, ticketing, and self-service stations without delays or restrictions.
Ready Credit facilitates access to the latest entertainment technologies, such as in-app ordering and self-serve kiosks, ensuring all guests enjoy a seamless and convenient experience. Our solutions allow every customer, regardless of payment preference, to fully participate in and benefit from the modern moviegoing experience.
Yes. By removing cash from daily operations, cinemas save on labor, reduce reconciliation time, and eliminate the need for armored transport services—all while improving payment security.
Customers can convert cash into prepaid debit cards. Mastercard ReadyCARD® can be used anywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted. Visa ReadyCARD® can be used anywhere Debit Visa is accepted. Unlike closed-loop systems, ReadyCARD® provides increased spending flexibility for guests.
READYSTATION® kiosks include real-time transaction monitoring and detailed reporting. This gives cinema operators insight into spending trends, helping optimize staffing, adjust inventory, and improve overall operational efficiency.
No, prepaid cards dispensed at cinema READYSTATION® kiosks are single-load only. Once the balance is used, guests can easily obtain a new card by loading cash at the kiosk again.
Cards remain active for several months or until the balance is spent. The expiration date is printed on the card. Guests can check their balance or view transactions anytime at RCBalance.com.
Note: A monthly $3.95 fee applies after 92 days of inactivity.
Yes. READYSTATION® kiosks can be branded with cinema logos and adapted to match lobby aesthetics. Operators can also adjust settings like maximum card load amount or issue type.
Absolutely. Whether you’re running a single-location indie theater or part of a national chain, our cashless payment system scales to fit your needs—without complex setup or infrastructure changes.
Visit RCBalance.com. Go to CONTACT US and select the ‘Lost or Stolen Card’ option.
READYSTATION® kiosks are designed for speed, with most transactions taking under 60 seconds. For high-traffic periods—like pre-show or weekend rush—multiple kiosks can be deployed across the lobby to keep lines moving efficiently and reduce guest wait times.
Ready to Transform Your Cinema Experience?
Schedule a consultation today to discover how Ready Credit’s cash-to-card READYSTATION® kiosks can simplify operations, reduce lines, and support fast, secure cashless cinema payments that keep your guests coming back.
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