A pay station refers to a device or machine that provides payment services to customers. It can be a kiosk, a vending machine, or a payphone. Other synonyms of pay station include payment terminal, payment kiosk, payment machine, and payment booth. Payment kiosks are generally self-service machines that allow customers to pay for utilities, parking, bills, or purchase tickets. Payment terminals, on the other hand, can be handheld devices or countertop machines that debit funds from a customer's bank account. Other terms used interchangeably with pay station include payment point, payment center, payment platform, and payment hub. Overall, these terms all refer to a place or device where customers can pay for products or services.