Understanding Cash Only Error Codes: V00, V01 & V02

Nayax device showing Cash Only or Cashless Out of Order? Identify your error code - V00, V01, or V02 - and follow the step-by-step guide to restore cashless payments via Nayax Core or MoMa.

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Cash Only / Cashless Out of Order

Cash Only is a general out-of-order message. The error code displayed alongside it tells you exactly what is wrong. Identify your code below and go straight to the fix.

AUDIENCEOperatorsPLATFORMNayax Core · MoMaPROTOCOLMDB
Not sure which error code you have?

Check the screen of your Nayax device. The code (V00, V01, or V02) appears alongside the Cash Only message. Select the matching card below to open the step-by-step guide.

How to Use This Guide

Each Cash Only error code has a different root cause and a different fix. This page helps you identify the right code and directs you to the dedicated troubleshooting guide for that error.

If you have already resolved your issue or are not sure which code applies, use the quick reference table further down this page to compare all three error codes at a glance.

V00
No Signal
  Cash Only Error Codes: V00 / V01 / V02
  No MDB communication between the Nayax device and the vending machine. The device is online but not receiving a signal from the VMC. Check cables, the machine board, and device parameters.
CablesVMC BoardReset ParametersNayax CorePOS Device
V01
VMC-Side
  Cash Only Error Codes: V00 / V01 / V02
  MDB connection is inactive and waiting for initialization from the vending machine. The cashless device cannot process vending until the VMC completes its startup sequence.
MDB Flags06 Ignore + Pre SelectionMoMaNayax Core
V02
Reader Off
  Cash Only Error Codes: V00 / V01 / V02
  The VMC sent a READER DISABLE command. Cashless payments are blocked until the machine issues READER ENABLE. Usually caused by an open door, service mode, or pending cash credit.
READER DISABLEMachine RestartService ModeCash Credit

What to Expect in Each Guide

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What the error code means

A plain-language explanation of what is happening between your Nayax device and the vending machine.

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Known causes

A list of the conditions that typically trigger this error, so you can work from most to least likely.

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Step-by-step troubleshooting

Numbered steps with platform options where relevant -- Nayax Core Management Suite, MoMa, or the POS device directly.

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Escalation path

Clear guidance on when to contact Nayax Support or your machine manufacturer if self-service steps do not resolve the issue.

Quick Reference: V00, V01 & V02 at a Glance

Code What it means Primary cause First fix to try Guide
V00 No MDB signal from the vending machine to the Nayax device Wrong or faulty cable; cashless not enabled on VMC board; wrong protocol on device Check and reseat VMC and MDB cables Open guide ›
V01 MDB connection inactive, waiting for VMC initialization VMC not completing startup sequence; MDB Flags not set correctly Set MDB Flags to 06 Ignore + Pre Selection Open guide ›
V02 VMC issued READER DISABLE; cashless payments blocked Open machine door; service mode active; pending cash credit; board fault Close door, clear cash credit, restart the machine Open guide ›

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