In-Car Payment: Mastercard and Skoda Auto enable payments via infotainment
No more going to the counter and waiting to pay after refueling: The Pay-to-Fuel service offers drivers a simple and convenient way to pay via the infotainment screen in their Skoda vehicle using their credit or debit card.
The car identifies participating stations and displays them
Participating gas stations offering this service in Germany are displayed via the vehicle's GPS system. If it is a station of a Pay-to-Fuel partner, the vehicle automatically recognizes it. On the app on the vehicle's display, the gas station is confirmed and the number of the used pump is entered. The amount of fuel filled is then confirmed on the infotainment screen, and the payment is automatically processed via debit or credit card. All common cards are accepted. A payment confirmation is then displayed in the MySkoda app and on the vehicle display, and the journey can continue without a trip to the counter.
Available for all Skoda vehicles with Amundsen or Columbus infotainment system
The Pay-to-Fuel service is available for all Skoda combustion engine models sold in European markets. Besides an up-to-date Amundsen or Columbus infotainment system with a 9.2-inch or larger touchscreen, an active Skoda Connect account with enabled remote access is required for the service. Via the MyŠkoda smartphone app, users can enter and verify their debit or credit card just once. The service is offered in cooperation with Mastercard, Parkopedia, and the German FinTech company Ryd, the largest in-car payment network in Europe. Dr. Peter Robejsek, Country Manager Germany at Mastercard, emphasizes:
"We are very pleased to collaborate with Skoda Auto to advance secure and convenient innovations in the field of in-car payments. The new Pay-to-Fuel service marks a significant step towards an integrated payment system that meets the individual needs of customers and will soon be available in all current Skoda models."
Already possible in six European countries
The Pay-to-Fuel service is available not only in Germany but also in five other European countries, including Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Austria, and Switzerland. Portugal and Spain will follow soon. An introduction to the Czech market is also planned.
What does this mean?
Never having to trudge to the cashier and wait in line: This is an interesting, time-saving alternative, especially for many company car drivers.
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