Upgrade Your Illinois Dispensary: Debit Payments Boost Revenue and Speed Checkouts

Illinois has a thriving cannabis market, with 240+ adult-use dispensaries and a strong medical program. Over 25 operate in Chicago alone. Yet most dispensaries still rely on cash, slowing checkout, creating security risks, and frustrating customers. ATMs help, but bring maintenance headaches, costly cash pickups, and downtime. Now there’s a smarter solution for in-store and delivery sales: it boosts convenience for customers and revenue for dispensaries.


Our Dispensary Cashless ATM debit solution is designed for cannabis retailers .

“Customers insert their debit card, enter a PIN, and the transaction processes like a cash withdrawal. Purchases round up to the nearest $5, with cash back at the counter. At CBS, we also support ancillary companies serving dispensaries, from product suppliers to service providers. CBS also supports ancillary businesses across the cannabis supply chain with standard credit card processing, from small corporations and partnerships to non-profits and publicly traded companies like Trulieve and Leafly. CBS has the experience to serve the full cannabis ecosystem.”
— Catherine M. Zito, CEO, Cannabis Business Solutions, Inc.

Why Debit Cards Work for Illinois Dispensaries

• Handle less cash to reduce risk and overhead
• Increase sales with higher average transaction amounts
• Speed up checkout for a smoother customer experience
• Enhance safety for staff and customers
• Access real-time reporting through an easy online dashboard for one or multiple locations
• Stay fully compliant with Illinois adult-use and medical regulations
  
  

Seamless Integration with Cannabis-Ready Terminals

The platform works smoothly with existing ATM and POS systems, including Treez, Flowhub, MyBudPOS, Dutchie, and more. Our smart, compact terminals are portable, EMV and PCI certified, and can be used at the counter or for delivery. They accept chip, tap, swipe, and PIN debit cards, and also support tips and reporting.

Revenue Potential

Unlike traditional processors that charge 3% to 7%, this solution allows you to earn revenue from every transaction:

• Processing fee: $2.75 per transaction
• Customer fee (set by the dispensary): $3.50
• Dispensary profit: $0.75 per transaction

At 300 transactions per day, that’s over $80,000 per year added to your bottom line!

How CBS Stands Apart

Some platforms, like AeroPay, CanPay, and Dutchie Payments, use ACH-based processing and are limited to dispensaries on specific POS and e-commerce systems. They also require customers to download an app and link their bank account. While compliant, these options create extra steps that slow down the checkout experience.

The CBS Cashless ATM Debit solution provides a faster, more familiar experience

• Customers insert a debit card and enter a PIN
• No apps, no accounts, no extra steps
• Works with multiple POS systems, not just one provider

Learn More

For more info or a complimentary consultation and free application, visit cbscannabis.com