How to use apple pay for gas

You can now use Apple Pay instead of cash, debit card, or credit card to pay for gas at your favorite station. However, some gas stations allow Apple Pay at the pump only while others are at the cashier.

Thanks to the innovative Apple Pay tech, I rarely carry my wallet to the gas pump. All I need is my iPhone or Apple Watch, and I’m good to go.

Do gas stations take Apple Pay? Here is a complete list. You ask I provide.

What Gas Stations Allow Apple Pay?

Here is a list of various gas stations that take Apple Pay. I have also listed whether the payment method is accepted at specific or all locations at the gas stations.

1. 7-Eleven
2. ARCO. Link your debit card to your mobile wallet to make payment.
3. BP/ Amoco. You need to use the BPme app.
4. Chevron. Takes Apple Pay at all locations.
5. Circle K. Apple Pay is only available at specific locations.
6. Citgo. Apple Pay is only available at specific locations.
7. Conoco. Apple Pay is only available at specific locations.
8. Cumberland Farms. Takes Apple Pay at all locations.
9. Delta Sonic. Takes Apple Pay at specific (most) locations.
10. Exxon Mobil. Requires the use of Rewards+ app. Accepts Apple Pay at most locations.
11. Kum & Go. Pay using iPhone app.
12. KwikTrip. Apple Pay is only available at specific locations.
13. Meijer. Apple Pay is only available at specific locations.
14. Phillips 66. Apple Pay is only available at specific locations.
15. QuikTrip. Apple Pay is only available at specific locations.
16. RaceTrac. Accepts Apple Pay at all locations.
17. RaceWay. Accepts Apple Pay at all locations.
18. Red Apple
19. Sheetz. Accepts Apple Pay at specific (most) locations.
20. Shell. Accepts Apple Pay at specific (most) locations.
21. Speedway. Accepts Apple Pay at all locations.
22. Sunoco. Accepts Apple Pay at specific (most) locations.
23. Texaco
24. Valero. Apple Pay is only available at specific locations.
25. Wawa

How To Pay For Gas with Apple Pay?

You can use your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch to pay using Apple Pay. The method is safe since you don’t have to share your debit or credit card info with the retailer. A unique transaction code replaces the credit card number for each payment.

Here’s how to use Apple Pay at the gas station.

• Check for the contactless symbol at the station.
• On your device, go to Apple Wallet.
• Double press the side button.
• You’ll be asked to verify. If your phone has Face ID, double-press the side button, then authenticate with your face or passcode. If your phone has a Touch ID, rest your finger on the ID sensor.
• Place your device on the symbol.
• The payment is made.

You can use your phone to find gas stations that take Apple Pay. To do so:

• Go to Maps.
• Type Gas stations nearby in the search bar.
• A list of gas stations appear. Select the station of your choice.
• Tap Useful to Know. This will tell you whether Apple Pay is accepted at the station or not.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why Isn’t Apple Pay Working At The Gas Station?

You first have to confirm that the gas station you are at is accepting Apple Pay. If it does, then cross-check that you are presenting your phone to the payment terminal the right way. Next, confirm that you have linked a valid account, debit card, or credit card to your Wallet App. Finally, check whether the app is down for whatever reason.

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Conclusion

More entertainment and travel businesses, fast food places, grocery stores, and gas pumps are now accepting Apple Pay. While most gas stations allow you to transact using cash, credit, and debit cards, the above-listed gas stations have gone a mile further to add Apple Pay. Apple Pay is quick, convenient, and easy to use.

What’s even better is that you don’t have to share your credit card number with the retailer, making it super safe. You no longer need to carry around your purse or wallet at the gas pump. Apple Pay has your back!

You don’t want to spend a lot of time at a gas station. And Apple Pay does help you achieve that by speeding up the process to pay for the gas. It not only saves time, but is also quite convenient, once you get the hang of it.

First things first, Apple Pay is accepted at all major gas stations that include Shell, Costco, Chevron, Exxon, Wawa, Arco, etc.

Apple Pay works using NFC technology. So all gas stations accepting Apple Pay will have the “Tap to Pay” symbols displayed on the gas pumps (Apple Pay logo or the NFC Wi-Fi symbol)

However, you may run into gas pumps that do not provide the Apple Pay option. This is more to do with the local pump owner than the company.

To pay with Apple Pay at the gas station, hold your iPhone near the NFC reader at the pump (Wi-Fi/NFC symbol) that will launch the Apple Wallet automatically, authenticate yourself using touch id or face id, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the payment.

An alternative way you can explore that works for some gas stations that have their own app – Download the respective Gas Station App (where supported) on your mobile, then add Apple Pay as the payment method in the app and complete the payment on mobile itself.

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Let’s see the detailed steps to do this.

Contents

• Way 1: How to Use Apple Pay at Gas Station [Steps]
• Way 2: Using Apple Pay as the payment method in the Gas Station App
  • Using Apple Pay at Exxon Gas Station [App Method]
  • Using Apple Pay at Shell Gas Station [App Method]
  • Using Apple Pay at Chevron Gas Station [Normal Method]
  • Using Apple Pay at the BP Gas Station [App Method]
• Take into account the hold charges when paying with Apple Pay (using Apple Cash or Debit Card) at Gas Station
• List of Gas Stations that take Apple Pay
  • How to set up Touch ID & Face ID for Apple Pay-

Way 1: How to Use Apple Pay at Gas Station [Steps]

Way 1: Using the NFC reader at the Gas Pump

• Step 1: Line up your vehicle against the gas pump
• Step 2: Look for the Apple Pay logo or NFC symbol (Wi-Fi symbol- usually in white font on black background) on the gas pump which means that you can pay using Apple Pay.
• Step 3: Hold your iPhone near the NFC symbol which should open up the Apple Pay app automatically on your iPhone.
• Step 4: Depending on the iPhone, you can verify using the Touch Id, Face id or pass code to authenticate yourself which activates the pump.
• Step 5: Next follow the instructions on the pump screen display and proceed with filling the gas, once it gives you the message.

This works for all gas stations accepting Apple Pay.

Way 2: Using Apple Pay as the payment method in the Gas Station App

There is another method that works at certain gas stations where you can complete the payment using the gas company app. Many companies have their own apps which you can use to fill the gas and make the payment- like Exon Mobile Rewards+ App, Shell Speedway App (using Pay at the Pump), BPme: BP & Amoco Gas Rewards App.

For this, download the app for the gas company where you will fuel on your phone, complete the sign-up, add Apple Pay as a payment method in the app and then complete the payment in-app at the station, without having to use the NFC reader on the gas pump.

Exxon and BP have apps that allow them to use ApplePay within the app. The Exxon app allows you to scan a QR code at the pump.

Using Apple Pay at Exxon Gas Station [App Method]

• Step 1: Download Exon mobile app & Link your Apple Pay as payment method in it . Steps -After downloading the Exxon Mobil app, tap on “Account,” then scroll to “Payment method” option. Select “Add a new payment method” and choose “Apple Pay.”
• Step 2: Be sure your Apple Card is set as your default card with Apple Pay in the Wallet app
• Step 3: Allow the app to access your location when you’re using it
• Step 4: When you’re near a gas station, select “Pay Now” in the drop down menu on the app
• Step 5: Select the pump number you’re at and then it should authorize.

It will automatically charge your card the correct amount after you’re done filling up.

Using Apple Pay at Shell Gas Station [App Method]

Shell Pay at Pump is a mobile fuel payment feature available in Shell App. Using this, you can pay for fuel using your mobile quickly from your car without needing to use the reader at the gas pump. It is available at most Shell stations. Follow the steps below to use Apple Pay within the Shell app to make payment at a gas station:

• Step 1: Download Shell App and add “Apple Pay” as payment method in it
• Step 2: Once you enter the pump and line your car against the gas pump, open Shell App and confirm the pump number
• Step 3: Select your payment mode as “Apple Pay” for your fuel quickly without queuing up in store
• Step 4: Wait for the ‘Start Fuelling‘ message to appear.
• Step 5: Proceed to Fill Up the fuel and the charge gets debited automatically from your selected payment method after you are done filling up

Using Apple Pay at Chevron Gas Station [Normal Method]

You can use Apple Pay by the normal method by holding your iPhone or Apple watch near the Apple Pay Logo or NFC symbol on the gas pump.
This triggers the Apple Pay app, authenticate using touch id or face id and then follow any instructions on-screen at the gas pump.

While Chevron does have its own app, it, unfortunately, does not allow Apple pay to be added as a payment method as of now.

Using Apple Pay at the BP Gas Station [App Method]

You can use Apple Pay at a BP gas station using their app.

Download the BPme Rewards gas app on your iPhone, open the gas app and & add “Apple Pay” as a payment method.

You can check-in at participating BP or Amoco gas stations on the app, once you enter the gas station, select your fuel pump from the comfort of your car.

Also, remember that some of the gas stations require you to pay with your debit card when you use Apple Pay. For example, most ARCO gas stations accept Apple Pay only when a debit card is used.

Take into account the hold charges when paying with Apple Pay (using Apple Cash or Debit Card) at Gas Station

While using Apple pay at a gas station using the scan method, you may choose to use Apple Cash as a payment method, instead of a linked credit card.

While this method works well, do note that you have sufficient balance in your Apple Cash account to cover any hold charge. This can even the case, if you choose to pay with your bank debit card or Apple Cash balance.

Hold charge is an estimated amount (usually up to $150) that gets debited to check if you have an adequate balance in your Card or Apple Pay wallet, since the amount of gas is not known beforehand.

It puts a temporary charge on for an amount that can be much higher than fuel you have filled.

This hold charge gets reversed later and only the amount payable for the fuel is actually debited.

List of Gas Stations that take Apple Pay

• ARCO
• BP
• Caseys
• Chevron
• Citgo
• Conoco
• Costco
• Cumberland Farms
• Exxon
• Kwik Fill
• Kwik Tup
• Meijer
• Philips 66
• Quik Trip
• Race Trac
• RaceWay
• Shell
• Sheetz
• Speedway
• Sunoco
• Texaco
• Valero
• Wawa
• 7-Eleven

Note: Not all gas station locations may accept Apple Pay. So have a back up plan.

How to set up Touch ID & Face ID for Apple Pay-

Apple Pay works using either your Touch ID (for models up to iPhones 7)

To set up Touch Id, follow the steps below:

• Go to Settings App on iPhone (Gear Icon)
• Next tap on “Touch id & Passcode”
• Enter your Passcode on being prompted
• Next tap on “Add FingerPrint”
• Place your finger on iPhone Home Button and follow the instructions

To set up Face id follow the steps below (for iPhone 8s and above):

• Go to Settings (Gear Icon) on iPhone
• Next tap on “Face id & Passcode”
• Enter your Passcode on being prompted
• Next tap on “Set up Face id”
• Next tap on “Get Started” and Position your Face in front of the camera. Follow the instructions to move your face around the circle and complete the face id

WRAP UP

So there you have all the easy ways to use Apple Pay at a gas station. You can either use the NFC reader at the pump or make the payment within the gas app (if the gas company offers one) using Apple pay as a payment method.

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