What the VTAP100 PRO is — and what "PRO" adds
The VTAP100 PRO is DotOrigin's professional NFC reader family for mobile wallet passes. Like the standard VTAP100, every PRO model is Apple VAS and Google Smart Tap certified, so it reads loyalty cards, tickets, membership cards and access passes straight out of Apple Wallet and Google Wallet — no app open on the customer's phone.
The PRO difference is where the tap is handled. A standard VTAP100 behaves like a keyboard: it types the scanned pass data into whatever it's plugged into. The VTAP 100 PRO instead sends each tap to your server (or DotOrigin's optional VTAP Cloud) for processing. That unlocks the things larger deployments need:
- Central validation — access rules and loyalty logic live in one place, not on each till
- Fleet management — monitor, configure and update every reader remotely via VTAP Cloud
- Network deployment — readers work away from a POS: doors, gates, kiosks, vending machines
- BLE beacon features (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth models) — surface the customer's pass on their lock screen as they approach
VTAP100 PRO models compared
| Model | Form factor | Connectivity | Power | Best for | Price (USD) |
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| VTAP100 PRO – USB, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth | Cased desktop reader | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (BLE beacon) | USB | Smart venues, counters without network cabling, beacon features | $433.35 |
| VTAP100 PRO – PoE | Cased desktop reader | Ethernet | Power over Ethernet | Fixed installations — doors, turnstiles, reception desks | $433.35 |
| VTAP100 PRO – PoE & USB | Cased desktop reader | Ethernet + USB | PoE or USB, with failover | High-traffic points that need redundancy — gates, busy tills | $443.48 |
| VTAP100 PRO Reader Board – USB / Wi-Fi / BT | Embedded board (no case) | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB | Kiosks, vending machines, smart lockers, IoT builds | $423.23 |
| VTAP100 PRO Reader Board – PoE | Embedded board (no case) | Ethernet | Power over Ethernet | Networked kiosks, ticket gates, fixed terminals | $423.23 |
All prices are single-unit; volume pricing and GCC delivery are quoted directly — talk to our team. Driving gates or relays? Add the VTAP100 I/O expansion board.
Which VTAP100 PRO should you buy?
- Counters and smart venues, no cabling: the Wi-Fi & Bluetooth model — quickest to deploy, and the only cased reader with beacon features.
- Doors, turnstiles and fixed desks: the PoE model — one Ethernet run for power and data, no local PSU.
- Gates and tills that can never go down: the PoE & USB model — dual power and connectivity with automatic failover.
- Kiosks, vending and custom hardware: the Wi-Fi/BT reader board or PoE reader board — the same PRO electronics without the case.
- Just one till, no server integration? Save ~$180 and take the standard VTAP100 USB instead.
VTAP100 PRO — frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the VTAP100 and the VTAP100 PRO?
The standard VTAP100 is a plug-and-play USB reader: it types scanned pass data into your POS like a keyboard. The VTAP100 PRO adds server-based tap handling — each Apple Wallet or Google Wallet pass read is processed by your backend or VTAP Cloud, so validation, logging and access rules are managed centrally across every reader you deploy. The PRO models also add network connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or PoE depending on the model).
How much does the VTAP100 PRO cost?
From the Wally store: the embedded PRO reader boards are $423.23, the Wi-Fi & Bluetooth and PoE cased readers are $433.35, and the PoE + USB redundancy model is $443.48. Volume pricing is available — request a quote.
Does the VTAP100 PRO work with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet?
Yes. Every VTAP 100 PRO model is Apple VAS and Google Smart Tap certified, so it reads loyalty cards, tickets, membership cards and access passes issued to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet — including every pass created with Wally.
Do I need the PRO, or is the standard VTAP100 enough?
If you have one or two counters and your POS just needs the scanned pass ID, the standard VTAP100 USB at $252.98 is usually enough. Choose the PRO when you're running multiple locations or readers and want central validation, when the reader must sit on the network away from a till (doors, gates, kiosks), or when you want VTAP Cloud fleet management and BLE beacon features.
Does Wally ship the VTAP100 PRO in the UAE and GCC?
Yes — we ship DotOrigin hardware across the UAE, the wider GCC and internationally, with direct quotes, volume pricing and free rollout consultation from our team in Dubai.
Buy the VTAP100 PRO from Wally
Wally supplies DotOrigin hardware with direct quotes, volume pricing and free rollout consultation — and every reader pairs with Wally wallet passes for loyalty, ticketing, membership and access. Get a quote or browse the full NFC hardware store.