What Tangerpay does

Tangerpay is an Australian fintech that provides cashless payment infrastructure for self-service laundromats and adjacent unattended-service businesses. The core platform pairs a stainless-steel payment kiosk with a browser-based mobile app that supports NFC tap-to-pay and QR scan-to-pay, both of which operate independently and connect to machines via an IoT gateway device branded 'Pip'. The system enables two-way communication with connected washers and dryers, offline payment processing when connectivity drops, and PCI DSS Level 1 compliance, while integrating with 11 major commercial laundry machine brands and supporting Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express through a multi-payment-processor stack (Datacap, Netepay, Square, Stripe, PayPal, CardFlight, Moneris).

The business generates revenue through four streams: per-transaction PCI-compliant processing fees, hardware sales or monthly rentals of kiosks, NFC tags and IoT devices, modular SaaS subscriptions (owner dashboard, loyalty, signage, dryer rules, multi-site reporting), and wash-dry-fold revenue routed through CleanCloud and MyCleanPOS POS integrations. Pricing is quote-based and modular, with operators choosing either upfront hardware purchase or a monthly hardware plan alongside optional software modules. Go-to-market combines direct sales organized across four regional phone lines (North America, Asia Pacific/Australia, New Zealand, Europe), a 'Request a Free Quote' funnel, and channel partners CleanCloud and MyCleanPOS.

The customer base consists of SMB self-service laundromat operators, full-service wash-dry-fold laundromats, dry-cleaners, dog-wash operators, and strata or holiday-park facilities. Tangerpay is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, operates Tangerpay USA (US entity, EIN 84-2291020) for North American contracting, and claims availability in 91+ countries with 500,000+ daily transactions and over 1 million end customers served; the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding rounds.

Name

Tangerpay

Legal name

Tangerpay Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://tangerpay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tangerpay is an Australian fintech providing cashless payment systems — kiosks, NFC/QR mobile apps, and owner portals — for laundromats and adjacent self-service verticals across 91+ countries, monetizing via transaction fees, hardware, and modular SaaS subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laundromat Cashless Payment Solutions

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (52232)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Store Contactless & NFC Acceptance (Tap-to-Pay, EMV Contactless) (FSAMADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

mPOS & SoftPOS (Tap-to-Phone) Solutions (FSAMADAB), POS, SoftPOS & In-Person Acceptance Infrastructure (FSAGABAO), Card/App-Based Self-Service Laundromats (HSAJAAAB), Payment PIN Pads, Card Readers & NFC Contactless Devices (HDACAKAG)

Keywords

• Cashless payment systems
• Laundromat payment solutions
• Self-service kiosk platform
• Mobile NFC tap-to-pay
• Unattended retail payments

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Transaction/Payment Processing Fees: Tangerpay processes card, mobile wallet, and NFC payments for laundromat operators, earning a take rate on each transaction. The Sellers Agreement references a fee schedule (not publicly disclosed) and standard payout schedules to operators' nominated bank accounts. PCI DSS Level 1 compliant processors are used.
2. Hardware Sales (Kiosks, NFC Tags, IoT Devices): Tangerpay supplies proprietary kiosk hardware (stainless steel enclosures), NFC 'pucks'/tags, and IoT gateway devices (Pip) for machine connectivity. The website indicates customers can choose between an upfront hardware purchase or a monthly hardware plan, suggesting a hardware sales or rental model.
3. Software / Platform Subscription: Modular software pricing allows operators to choose only needed features or go 'all-in'. The Sellers Agreement references ongoing service fees and a 30-day notice period for fee changes, consistent with a SaaS subscription model.
4. Wash, Dry, Fold POS Integration: Through partnerships with CleanCloud and MyCleanPOS, Tangerpay provides integrated POS + payment solutions for full-service laundromats, adding processing revenue from wash-dry-fold orders managed through those platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tangerpay is a cashless payment platform purpose-built for laundromats and adjacent self-service businesses (dog wash, dry cleaning, holiday parks). It combines proprietary self-service kiosk hardware with a browser-based mobile payment app supporting NFC tap and QR scan payments that operates independently of the kiosk. The platform integrates with 11 commercial laundry machine brands, supports card and mobile wallet payments via PCI DSS Level 1 compliant processors, and includes an owner self-service portal for real-time analytics, loyalty programs, refunds, and remote machine control.

Product overview

Tangerpay is an all-in-one cashless payment platform for laundromats offering three core products: Kiosk (self-service payment terminal), Mobile App (NFC/QR-based smartphone payments), and Self-Service Portal (owner management dashboard). The platform is modular, allowing operators to choose individual solutions or combine them. Wash, Dry, Fold Solutions add full-service operational capabilities through partner integrations with CleanCloud and MyCleanPOS. Additional features include loyalty programs, promotions, memberships, vouchers, NFC tags, and 24/7 AI customer support. Tangerpay supports multiple payment methods (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Google Pay, Apple Pay) and integrates with 10+ major laundry machine brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tangerpay Kiosk Self-service payment kiosk for laundromats and adjacent self-service businesses that accepts card, mobile wallet (Apple Pay, Google Pay), and cash payments. Supports remote machine start, multi-machine start, NFC tap-to-pay, chip insert, and mobile wallet payments. Built with stainless steel enclosures for high-traffic environments.
• Tangerpay Mobile App (Laundry Payment App) Smartphone-based cashless payment solution that lets customers start laundry machines via QR code scan or NFC tap. Accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, and Amex without requiring app downloads or account creation. Operates independently of kiosk hardware.
• Tangerpay Self-Service Portal Web-based owner dashboard providing 24/7 access to store management tools including real-time transaction tracking, refund processing, pricing updates, machine usage analytics, revenue reporting, and loyalty program management for laundromat operators.
• Tangerpay Wash, Dry, Fold Solutions Integrated system for laundromats offering full-service wash-dry-fold operations that combines order management with automated machine activation and real-time customer communication, delivered via CleanCloud and MyCleanPOS POS integrations.
• Pip (Smart IoT Device) Smart IoT gateway device enabling plug-and-play installation of Tangerpay payment solutions. Works with all major commercial laundry machine brands and supports offline payment mode operation.
• Tangerpay NFC Tags Durable NFC 'puck' tags placed on machines for tap-to-pay functionality. Shaped for daily use and built to withstand busy laundromat environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ transactions processed daily across the platform
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration25 records

AI capability2 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CleanCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationCleanCloud is an enterprise-grade laundry management and POS platform. Tangerpay integrates with CleanCloud to provide automated machine activation when orders move through wash/dry workflow stages. Staff no longer need to manually start machines — Tangerpay triggers the correct machine as the order status updates. CleanCloud provides the front-end POS, order tracking, customer notifications, and reporting, while Tangerpay handles the payment and machine automation layer.
• MyCleanPOS (DCCS)coreTechnology or IntegrationMyCleanPOS is a cloud-based laundry and dry clean POS from DCCS (Cloud-based Laundry & Dry Clean POS). Tangerpay integrates with MyCleanPOS to automate machine activation when orders move between production stages, eliminating manual coin handling for full-service operations. MyCleanPOS handles POS, pickup/delivery scheduling, garment tracking, and reporting while Tangerpay powers the machine payment and activation layer.
• Match with NatureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMatch with Nature offers biodegradable detergent sheets for laundromats. Tangerpay promotes this partner as part of its sustainability ecosystem, recommending the product to laundromat operators as an eco-friendly add-on. The partnership allows laundromat customers to purchase Match with Nature detergent sheets via Tangerpay kiosks/vending machines. This is a co-marketing relationship where both companies position themselves as jointly modernising the laundromat experience.
• Orange Sky (Charitable Partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTangerpay has partnered with Orange Sky, a charitable organisation, to enable laundromat owners to turn every laundry payment into a charitable donation. Laundromats can participate in community giving campaigns where a portion of transactions support Orange Sky's laundry services for people experiencing hardship.
• DatacapcoreTechnology or IntegrationUS-based payment processor supporting Tangerpay's provision of payment services in the United States. Datacap is one of several payment processors that enable Tangerpay to accept and process card payments from US customers.
• Humble PaymentscoreTechnology or IntegrationUS-based payment processor supporting Tangerpay's US payment processing infrastructure alongside other processors including Datacap, CardConnect, PayPal, and Stripe.
• CardConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationUS-based payment processor (subsidiary of Fiserv) supporting Tangerpay's US payment processing infrastructure. Part of the processor stack enabling PCI DSS compliant card acceptance.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayPal is a payment processor integrated with Tangerpay for both US and Australian markets, enabling PayPal as a payment method for laundromat customers alongside card and mobile wallet options.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe is a payment processor integrated with Tangerpay for both US and Australian markets, supporting card payment acceptance as part of Tangerpay's multi-processor approach.
• SquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralian payment processor integrated with Tangerpay's AU payment infrastructure alongside PayPal, Stripe, Till Payments, and Latpay.
• Till PaymentscoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralian payment processor integrated with Tangerpay's AU payment stack, part of the multi-processor approach for Australian laundromat operators.
• LatpaycoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralian payment processor integrated with Tangerpay's payment infrastructure for the Australian market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PayRange: Mobile payment platform purpose-built for unattended retail including laundromats, vending, and amusement. Closely comparable to Tangerpay on target vertical (laundromats), customer (SMB operators), and core offering (cashless payment activation on machines).
• Cantaloupe (formerly USA Technologies): Provider of cashless payments and IoT telemetry for unattended retail, including laundromats. Competes head-to-head with Tangerpay in enabling cashless transactions and remote machine management for laundry operators.
• Setomatic Systems: Long-established manufacturer of coin and cashless payment systems for laundromats and car washes. Overlaps with Tangerpay on cashless reader hardware, machine activation, and central kiosk payment models.
• KioSoft (LaundryLinx / PaymentLinx): Kiosk-based cashless payment and IoT solutions for the laundry industry, including central kiosk readers and mobile app options. Direct competitor on product form factor (centralized kiosk + mobile) and vertical specialization.

Others

• CleanCloud: Enterprise laundry management and POS platform that integrates with Tangerpay for machine activation. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor — overlapping end customer (laundromat operators) and complementary product surface.

Broad incumbents

• Worldline (Ingenico): Major payments terminal and acceptance provider with global SMB footprint. Comparable as an established payments hardware and processing incumbent whose terminals could be deployed in unattended retail settings.
• Square (Block): Broad SMB payments and POS platform. While not a laundromat specialist, Square's hardware readers and software stack represent a credible adjacent competitor as it moves deeper into unattended and SMB cashless use cases.
• Stripe: Payments infrastructure provider powering many SMB cashless flows. Relevant as an incumbent whose Tap to Pay and terminal products could expand into unattended SMB verticals like laundromats.

Emerging players

• Cents: POS and payments platform specifically built for the laundry and dry cleaning industry. Overlaps with Tangerpay on the wash-dry-fold workflow and SMB laundromat operator target customer.
• Nayax: Global provider of cashless payment and telemetry solutions for unattended retail (vending, laundry, kiosks). Comparable on the IoT-enabled unattended payment thesis, though more diversified across verticals than Tangerpay.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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