Keep your customers charged and engaged
A compact, self-service power bank rental station for pubs, cafés and high-footfall venues. 8 power banks, no cables, no hassle, no staff time required.
Low phone battery creates friction for customers
When a customer's battery hits red, they start thinking about leaving. WattMate can help them stay longer and reduce those lost-sales moments.
Customers tend to stay longer
When their phone is charging, there's less reason to rush off. Dwell time has a direct link to spend.
Fewer charger requests
Reduces the "can I borrow a charger?" interruptions to staff. Customers sort it themselves.
Looks the part
A modern unit on your bar signals you've thought about the customer experience.
Compact footprint
Plug and go
Revenue potential
BUILT FOR YOUR VENUE
A common issue across hospitality venues — and a straightforward fix.
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Bars
- Longer sessions = more battery drain
- Customers sharing photos and videos throughout the night
- A modern unit adds to the overall experience
- Potential to generate passive income per rental
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Pubs
- Evening trade means phones are running low by 9pm
- Customers need a charged phone to order taxis, split bills and stay social
- Self-serve means no interruptions to bar staff
- High weekend usage with near-zero management
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Nightclubs
- Long nights are the highest-drain environment of all
- Dead phones mean lost connections, lost photos, no way home
- Reduces staff being approached for help with phones
- Works in low-light, high-noise environments without staff involvement
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Venues
- Bowling alleys, arcades, cinemas, live music venues
- Long dwell sessions create sustained demand
- Customers take the power bank with them and return it before leaving
- No management overhead for staff
Dead simple, that's the point
Three steps. Customers can scan a QR code or use contactless card and wallet payments — no app required for card payments.
Take it anywhere
They keep the power bank with them while they're in your venue — at the bar, at a table, wherever.
Return to the same station
When done, it slots back in, recharges automatically, and is ready for the next person. No staff involvement needed.
Scan QR or tap to rent
Customer scans a QR code via their phone, or taps a contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay on the built-in card reader.
Low risk to try.
Easy to scale.
Choose the arrangement that makes sense for your venue size and ambitions.
OPTION A
Revenue share
We place the unit at no upfront cost to you. Rental pricing is set centrally, and you receive a share of each transaction. Works well for high-footfall venues.
OPTION B
Fixed monthly rental
You pay a simple monthly fee agreed upfront, and keep the rental income generated. Predictable costs with full visibility. Good if you want to control the numbers.
OPTION C
Pilot install
Try the unit for a short trial period with low commitment. See real usage data before deciding on a longer arrangement. Ideal if you want to test before committing.
→ No upfront costs →Quick to install — no trades required →Easy to remove if not right for you →Remote support included
COMMERCIAL MODEL
Why I started this
I kept noticing the same thing in pubs and cafés around Auckland: customers hovering near the bar asking staff to charge their phone, or cutting their night short because their battery was nearly dead. It's a small friction point, but it happens constantly.
Power bank rental has been common in parts of Asia and Europe for a few years now. The hardware has matured, the payment tech works well, and the concept is straightforward. It seemed like the right time to bring it to NZ hospitality venues.
This is an early-stage rollout. I'm looking to work with a small number of pilot venues in Auckland to get real usage data and make sure the setup works well in practice. The arrangement is low-risk by design.
If you run a venue and are curious about trialling one, I'd be happy to have a no-pressure conversation. Get in touch below.