Yes, you can pay with your phone at many gas stations using tap-to-pay (NFC) terminals, dedicated brand apps (ExxonMobil, Shell), or digital wallets like Apple Pay/Google Pay. Simply tap your phone on the pump's reader, scan a QR code, or use the app to select your pump number and pay.
Yes, you can pay at the pump with your phone using NFC tap-to-pay (like Apple Pay/Google Pay) at compatible pumps or by using major brand apps (Shell, ExxonMobil, Phillips 66, etc.) that link to your digital wallet or bank for in-app payments, often via QR codes or pump numbers, offering contactless, convenient fueling from your car.
Many major gas stations like Shell, ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, 7-Eleven, Circle K, and QuikTrip support mobile payments, either directly via their brand apps (e.g., Shell App, Exxon Mobil Rewards+, QT Pay) or through standard NFC/tap-to-pay with Apple Pay/Google Pay at pumps with NFC readers, or inside convenience stores, offering contactless convenience and often fuel savings. You can use your phone to pay at the pump (often by scanning a QR code or using the app) or inside the store, with many brands offering discounts for app-based payments.
Don't use your mobile phone. If you drop your mobile phone, a spark can be produced when the batteries are knocked loose. This could be hazardous because of the flammable vapours produced by petrol products.
Yes, you can pay at the pump with your phone using NFC tap-to-pay (like Apple Pay/Google Pay) at compatible pumps or by using major brand apps (Shell, ExxonMobil, Phillips 66, etc.) that link to your digital wallet or bank for in-app payments, often via QR codes or pump numbers, offering contactless, convenient fueling from your car.
Risk of incendive sparking - Mobile phones are not designed and certified for use in explosive atmospheres which exist temporarily around the pump and nozzle during refuelling as well as around the fill and vent pipes during petrol deliveries.
You have 2 ways to tap to pay in a store: Unlock your phone and hold it near the reader: You can tap the terminal when your phone is unlocked, even when the Google Wallet app is not open. If prompted, use your Android screen lock to verify the payment.
Ignition Risk:
Mobile phones, though essential in our daily lives, can generate sparks. Factors like a damaged battery, static electricity, or even a faulty charging cable can lead to sparks. In the presence of fuel vapours, this seemingly harmless spark can quickly escalate into a dangerous situation.
While cell phones haven't been shown to ignite fires at gas stations, static electricity has. When you gas up your car, you're likely careful not to spill a single drop (gas is expensive!). Still, gas vapors hang out around the pump nozzle, even when it's inserted in your gas tank.
Yes, you can get gas and pay later using "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) apps like Sezzle, Klarna, and Zip, which let you split gas purchases into 4 interest-free payments (over 6 weeks usually) at participating stations like Chevron, Texaco, and Shell, by creating a one-time virtual card in the app to use at the pump or inside.
PayPal is famous for this, but Google Wallet and Venmo have web interfaces, too. Samsung Pay can only make web payments if you link a Visa Checkout account, but it works on the company's phones and (very well) on its smartwatches. Apple Pay works on the Apple Watch, as you might expect.
To pay with your phone, set up a digital wallet like Apple Pay (iPhone) or Google Wallet/Pay (Android), add your debit/credit cards, ensure your phone's NFC is on, then simply unlock your phone and hold the back near a contactless payment terminal (look for the symbol) to tap and pay.
You can use Google Pay (now integrated into the Google Wallet app) for tap-to-pay in millions of physical stores where you see the contactless or Google Pay logos, online at websites/apps like Uber, Airbnb, DoorDash, and Instacart, and for public transit in many cities. It works globally in supported countries for in-store payments and online purchases by securely using your linked cards and payment methods.
Can I pay contactlessly at Exxon and Mobil stations? Yes, you can pay with Exxon Mobil Rewards+ app or use a digital wallet on your smartphone to tap and pay at the pump with Apple Pay.
To pay with your phone, set up a digital wallet like Apple Pay (iPhone) or Google Wallet/Pay (Android), add your debit/credit cards, ensure your phone's NFC is on, then simply unlock your phone and hold the back near a contactless payment terminal (look for the symbol) to tap and pay.
Highway driving that exceeds 60 miles per hour uses more fuel. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), every 5 miles driven above the 60 mph level is equivalent to paying 20 extra cents per gallon for gas.
Driving ten miles can feel like a quick jaunt or an eternity, depending on your speed and the road conditions. If you're cruising along at a steady pace of 60 miles per hour—often considered a comfortable highway speed—you'll cover that distance in just about ten minutes.
Yes, you can pay at the pump with your phone using NFC tap-to-pay (like Apple Pay/Google Pay) at compatible pumps or by using major brand apps (Shell, ExxonMobil, Phillips 66, etc.) that link to your digital wallet or bank for in-app payments, often via QR codes or pump numbers, offering contactless, convenient fueling from your car.