Abstract: A fee collection apparatus and methods defines a secure manner of collecting fees with electronic payments where there is no form of communication from the location of the fee collection apparatus such as telephone lines, Wi-Fi, or cellular networks, and where typically there is no source of grid power supply. Data from users is collected and stored in a remotely located kiosk, then securely transferred to a remote device operated by an operator such as a campground employee. The remote device is then transported to a location where telecommunications services are available (such as Wi-Fi, cellular networks) and is securely transmitted to a processing system (cloud or otherwise). Payment card data are transmitted to a financial transaction processor pursuant to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).

Abstract: A fee collection apparatus and methods defines a secure manner of collecting fees with electronic payments where there is no form of communication from the location of the fee collection apparatus such as telephone lines, W-Fi, or cellular networks, and where typically there is no source of grid power supply. Data from users is collected and stored in a remotely located kiosk, then securely transferred to a remote device operated by an operator such as a campground employee. The remote device is then transported to a location where telecommunications services are available (such as W-Fi, cellular networks) and is securely transmitted to a processing system (cloud or otherwise). Payment card data are transmitted to a financial transaction processor pursuant to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).