Mercedes-Benz & Mastercard Introduce Pay by Fingerprint at Service Stations

Mercedes-Benz is joining forces with Mastercard to introduce embedded in-car payments at the point of sale. 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.

The fingerprint sensor integrated into the MBUX infotainment system enables biometric two-factor authentication.

Digital payments at service stations using the fingerprint sensor will be possible with Mastercard debit and credit cards in current Mercedes-Benz models.

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.

Payment will be made automatically and the driver will be able to leave the gas station without having to walk to the checkout area.

The invoice is then sent to the customer by e-mail.  

 Fingerprint payments from the car will be extended soon to other vehicle-related services and to other European markets.

Franz Reiner, Chairman of the Board of Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG., says: "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. We are pioneers in native in-car payment and are already working on the integration of further services." 

Jorn Lambert, Chief Digital Officer at Mastercard, adds: "Digital payments are coming of age, and consumers want to embrace new forms that are infused into their everyday experiences and activities. Through our dynamic payments technology, we are proud to work hand in hand with Mercedes-Benz to bring safer, smarter, and more intelligent commerce experiences to its vehicles. We look forward to our continued efforts to drive further innovation in this area in Germany and around the world." 

Contactless payment via Mercedes me Fuel & Pay and fingerprint sensor is now possible at over 3,600 cooperating gas stations in Germany.