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# Contact-Free Gas Payments
ExxonMobil and Waze Have Teamed Up for Contactless Fuel Payments

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-08-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contactless-fuel-payment
References: [csnews](https://csnews.com/exxon-mobil-teams-waze-offer-contactless-fuel-payment) & [exxonmobil](https://exxonmobil.com)

[ExxonMobil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandom-fuel-kit) and navigation app Waze have teamed up to offer consumers contactless fuel payments to help them enjoy a more seamless experience when stopping to fill up the tank. The new payment option will be available for drivers at the 11,500 [Exxon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exxon-mobil-smart-card) or Mobil stations across the US and will work seamlessly by displaying the option through the Waze app as soon as the vehicle comes to a complete stop at the pump. Drivers can then simply select their fuel pump number or aim their smartphone at the posted QR code to make their payment in a matter of moments.

The contactless fuel payment option from ExxonMobil and Waze will accept a wide range of payment options, and even connects with [Exxon Mobil Rewards+](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuel-loyalty-program) for added perks.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 25% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Contactless Fuel Payments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a universal payment platform that enables contactless fuel payments at gas stations across different brands and navigation apps.
- **Seamless Payment Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a seamless payment integration between navigation apps and various services, such as parking, fast food, and car washes, to provide a consolidated payment experience for consumers on the go.
- **QR Code Payments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a QR code payment system that allows customers to make payments quickly and securely without the need for physical cards or cash at a wide range of businesses beyond just gas stations.

### Where This Applies

- **Gas Stations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement contactless payment systems at gas stations to enhance convenience and speed up the fueling process while reducing physical contact and wait times.
- **Navigation Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate payment options into navigation apps to expand their functionality beyond route guidance, offering added value and convenience to users.
- **Mobile Payment Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop secure and user-friendly mobile payment solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into various industries, enabling contactless transactions and enhancing customer experiences.

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