There are many synonyms for the term "pay stations." One of the most common synonyms is "payment kiosk," which is a free-standing device used for processing and accepting payments. Another synonym is "payment terminal," which is a device located in a fixed location and used for processing payments. "Payment machine" is another synonym that can be used to describe a device used for accepting payments. Additionally, "point-of-sale (POS) terminal" is another synonym that can be used to describe a device used for processing transactions. "Cash machine" is a synonym that frequently refers to ATMs, but can also be used to describe payment kiosks. Other synonyms include "self-service payment station" and "automated payment station".