# Automotive Rewards Apps Speedpass+ Helps Motorists Pay for Fuel and Car Washes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-03-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedpass References: [nfcworld](https://www.nfcworld.com/2017/03/23/351183/esso-customers-get-mobile-payments-rewards-1000-canadian-gas-stations/) & [esso](https://www.esso.ca/en/speedpassplus) Across Esso brand gas stations in Canada, motorists may now use the Speedpass+ app as a way to pay at the pump for fuel or a [car wash service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weigels-auto-spa), while also collecting loyalty points. The app makes it possible for drivers to make the most of cloud-based technology and avoid "waving or tapping a smartphone at a pump or payment device," as fuel retailer [Imperial Oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperial-outdoors-ob120) notes. The free-to-download Speedpass+ app can be linked with a variety of payment devices, including credit cards, Esso gift cards and more. When it comes to getting a receipt for one's payments, customers also have the option to get them directly at the pump, paperlessly via email, or both. App users also have the ability to choose which [loyalty program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fidme) they would like their points to be added to: Esso Extra or Aeroplan Miles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cloud-based Payment Technology:** Implementing cloud-based technology for payment transactions allows for convenient and seamless transactions at gas stations. - **Mobile Loyalty Programs:** Integrating loyalty programs into mobile apps provides an enhanced user experience and encourages customer loyalty. - **Paperless Receipts:** Offering paperless receipts through email reduces waste and provides a digital record of transactions for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Fuel Retail:** Fuel retailers can leverage cloud-based payment technology to streamline the fueling process and enhance customer satisfaction. - **Mobile App Development:** The growing demand for mobile loyalty programs presents opportunities for mobile app developers to create innovative solutions for businesses. - **Digital Payment Solutions:** Providing paperless receipts and convenient payment options aligns with the evolving landscape of digital payment solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [User-Friendly Fuel Loyalty Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuel-loyalty-program.md) - [Custom-Made Loyalty Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/txb-loyalty-app.md) - [Rejuvenated Fuel Loyalty Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuel-loyalty-app.md) - [Rewarding Gas Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exxon-mobil-smart-card.md) - [Loyalty-Based Fuel Savings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-north-energy.md) - [In-Car Fuel Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-pay.md) - [Mobile Convenience Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kum-go1.md) - [Contactless Car Wash Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-wash-subscription.md) - [Gas Station Payment Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuelman-and-comdata-cards.md)