Compact Countertop DesignThe VL500 is a compact countertop unit built to sit at a fixed checkout position, with a "VALOR" branded top bezel that matches the rest of the Valor countertop line.
Integrated Thermal PrinterUnlike the printer-free VP550E, the VL500 has a built-in receipt printer — no separate accessory needed for a paper receipt at checkout.
Full EMV & ContactlessThe VL500 shares Valor's Dual Pricing transaction platform with the VP500 and VP550, both of which support full insert, swipe, and tap card entry alongside debit PIN and EMV/contactless acceptance.
Dual Pricing / Cash Discount ReadyThe VL500's home screen supports Valor's Dual Pricing mode, showing separate CARD and CASH prices side by side so a cash-discount or surcharge program runs right at checkout.
NMI Gateway CompatibleThe VL500 runs on CARDZ3N's supported gateway stack, so it fits alongside the rest of a merchant's NMI-based processing setup without a separate integration project.
Advanced Transaction MenuBeyond a basic sale, the VL500's Advanced Transaction Options menu covers Card Auth/Refund/Void/Ticket/Presale, Cash Sale/Refund, EBT Food and EBT Cash, and full Gift card handling.
Where the VL500 Fits
A compact countertop footprint with a built-in printer makes the VL500 a natural fit anywhere a merchant needs a dedicated, always-on payment station at a fixed counter position rather than a handheld or mobile device.
Quick-Service RestaurantsA fixed countertop unit with a built-in printer suits a QSR counter that needs a reliable, always-in-place payment station rather than a device staff carry around.Apply Now
Convenience StoresDual Pricing support and an integrated printer make the VL500 a straightforward countertop swap for a c-store running a cash-discount program at the register.Apply Now
General Retail CheckoutA compact countertop footprint with full EMV and contactless support covers a standard retail checkout counter without needing a larger dual-screen terminal.Apply Now
Service Counters & KiosksFor a dedicated service window or kiosk position, the VL500's fixed countertop design and built-in printer keep a single payment station self-contained.Apply Now
Compare Other Valor TerminalsNot sure if the VL500 or a mobile Android POS fits your counter better? See the full CARDZ3N terminal lineup, including the VP550, VP550C, and VP800.View Payment Terminals
Valor VL500: A Compact Countertop Terminal on the Dual Pricing Platform
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The VL500 is a compact countertop terminal with an integrated printer and a "VALOR" branded top bezel — built to sit at a fixed checkout position and run Valor's Dual Pricing transaction platform alongside the VP500 and VP550.
What the VL500 Is (and Isn't)
The VL500 is one of the more sparsely-documented devices in Valor's lineup: it appears only alongside the VP500 and VP550 in a single combined Dual Pricing quick-reference guide, with no standalone QRG or spec datasheet of its own. What is confirmed is that it's a compact countertop unit with an integrated printer and a "VALOR" branded top bezel — a fixed-position device, not a handheld or mobile terminal.
Because it's documented in the same guide as the VP500 and VP550, the VL500 runs the same Dual Pricing software experience as those two devices — the same Card/Cash home screen, the same transaction flow, and the same Advanced Transaction Options menu. The difference between the three devices is form factor, not software: the VL500 is the compact countertop option in that trio.
✓Compact countertop unit with an integrated printer and a "VALOR" branded top bezel
✓Shares Valor's Dual Pricing transaction platform with the VP500 and VP550
✓CARD/CASH home screen shows separate prices side by side for a cash-discount or surcharge program
✓Advanced Transaction Options cover Card, Cash, EBT Food, EBT Cash, and Gift
✓Available through CARDZ3N — pricing quoted per merchant
The Dual Pricing Card Sale Flow
In Dual Pricing mode, the VL500's home screen shows CARD and CASH prices side by side — the cash-discount or surcharge differential is baked directly into the two button prices customers see. A standard card sale on the VL500 follows the same seven-step flow documented for the VP500 and VP550: enter the transaction amount and select CARD, enter a Clerk ID if enabled, tap/insert/swipe the card, choose Credit or Debit if a debit card triggers that prompt, enter a PIN and tip if prompted, enter a cashback amount if prompted, then choose a receipt delivery method — print or SMS.
Advanced Transaction Options
Beyond a straight card sale, the VL500 reaches the same Advanced Transaction Options menu documented for the VP500 and VP550, via Menu → Payment: Card (Sale, Auth, Refund, Void, Ticket, Presale), Cash (Sale, Refund), EBT Food (Sale), EBT Cash (Sale), and Gift (Sale, Balance, Add Value, Activate, Deactivate).
This is the full menu tree shared across all three devices in the combined Dual Pricing guide — the VL500 doesn't lose any transaction type by being the compact countertop option in the group.
What's Documented and What Isn't
CARDZ3N's source material covers the VL500 in less depth than most of the Valor lineup. It has never had its own standalone quick-reference guide or spec datasheet — it appears only inside the combined VL500/VP500/VP550 Dual Pricing QRG, which documents the transaction flow above in full but not a device-specific processor, memory, or certification spec table.
What is confirmed, directly from the source material: a compact countertop form factor, an integrated printer, a "VALOR" branded top bezel, and the full Dual Pricing transaction flow and Advanced Transaction Options menu covered above. We'd rather tell you exactly what's documented than guess at specs — ask your CARDZ3N rep for the latest confirmed detail before ordering.
Pricing
The Valor VL500 is available through CARDZ3N with pricing quoted per merchant based on volume and equipment needs — CARDZ3N is the sole quoting and selling party, never a pass-through to Valor's own pricing. Ask your CARDZ3N rep for current pricing.
