M2M (machine-to-machine) payment describes the direct, automated communication between payment terminals and banks - without any manual intervention. For retailers, payment service providers and operators of vending machines or self-service solutions in particular, a stable connection is crucial to ensure secure, fast and uninterrupted transactions.
With an M2M SIM, POS terminals are connected at all times regardless of the network and enable reliable card payments - whether in stores, at petrol stations, in vending machines or at mobile retailers.
This means maximum flexibility, reliability and easy scalability for anyone developing or using smart payment solutions.
As an LTE backup, for vending machines, digital price tags, the connection of merchandise management systems or or or - our M2M and IoT SIM cards are already being used successfully by many well-known retailers and retail chains in their solutions and IoT applications.
M2M SIM cards enable stable and secure wireless communication for a wide range of retail applications. They ensure that payment terminals, digital displays, remote maintenance systems, and IoT devices remain connected at all times —regardless of location or fixed internet connections.
Whether for contactless payments, inventory level notifications, or LTE fallback—M2M SIMs ensure reliable data transmission and guarantee smooth operation in retail stores, vending machines, or mobile sales points.
Whether for payment terminals, the temporary sales stand at the strawberry field or vending machines set up around the world: Our M2M SIM offers access to the strongest local network for all retail applications anytime and anywhere, both at home and abroad. In border regions, the networks of neighboring countries are also taken into account to guarantee even better coverage.
You receive all data from your POS systems, alarm systems or merchandise management systems in real time - regardless of whether the M2M SIM is the main connection or the backup. We offer different data tariffs to suit every application, from a shared data pool for all active M2M SIM cards to a KB-precise pay-as-you-go tariff.
Your benefits of M2M SIM cards at a glance:
With our IoT SIM in your stores and payment systems, you benefit in particular from these features:
Use all mobile networks in EU with national roaming in one contract
Over 485 networks in 189+ countries, in addition networks of neighbouring countries near the border
2G, 3G, 4G (LTE), 5G and the LPWAN technologies LTE-M, NB-IoT
Online portal with real-time data, automatable via our extensive API
One large data pool for all active M2M SIM cards, to compensate for consumption fluctuations of individual SIMs
Standalone monthly SIM activation/deactivation, no cost for inactive IoT SIMs.
Prevent third-party use and misuse of the M2M SIM with IMEI-Lock
Securely access end devices with static private IP addresses via VPN tunnel
Companies of all sizes and across all industries rely on WhereverSIM and use our M2M SIM card in more than 1,500 projects to connect their devices, even in challenging locations.
As a member of the Federal Association of the German Vending Industry (Bundesverband der Deutschen Vending-Automatenwirtschaft ) we are in regular professional exchange with industry experts and can thus tailor our services precisely to the requirements for vending machines.
More than 20 years of experience, 100% focus on customers. WhereverSIM stands for reliable and secure SIM card solutions for a wide range of retail applications - from vending machines and checkout systems to alarm systems.
We connect end devices worldwide to the Internet. Together with strong international partner companies, we are continuously developing our services, always at the cutting edge of technology, always with the needs of our corporate customers in mind, always at eye level. Perfectly suited as an LTE backup or main connection for retailers of all sizes.
Competent service and support in and from Germany.
All services are hosted in Europe and are subject to the strictest data protection regulations.
With 2-factor authentication, you can protect access to your WhereverSIM portal.
