MasterCard, Mercedes-Benz team up for in-car payments
Published on: Sep 27, 2023
Customers will be able to use a fingerprint sensor in their car to make convenient and secure digital payments at more than 3,600 service stations in Germany.
Mercedes-Benz drivers in Germany can now start the fueling process directly from their vehicle and pay digitally by fingerprint with no need to enter a PIN or authenticate via mobile device.
The native in-car payment service via Mercedes pay+ is now live with Mastercard debit and credit cards in current models. Contactless payment and fingerprint sensor is now possible at over 3,600 cooperating gas stations in Germany.
"With Mercedes pay+, we are making everyday life easier for our customers. From now on, they can pay their fuel bill directly from their car using their fingerprint – simply, securely, and conveniently. An intuitive payment process and a best-in-class customer experience lay the foundation for the success of digital offerings," said Franz Reiner, Chairman of the Board of Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG.
When a driver reaches a connected service station and switches off the engine, the Mercedes me Fuel & Pay service will start automatically on the MBUX infotainment system. Once started, the driver can simply select the appropriate gas pump. The system will calculate the maximum total amount based on the current fuel price and the amount of fuel when the tank is full.
Rather than authorizing the payment via a mobile device, the driver will complete their transaction seamlessly through fingerprint authentication.After refueling, the driver will see the amount of fuel refueled and the invoice amount to their Mastercard debit or credit cards on the MBUX display.
