Parkopedia, ThinxNet to boost in-car payments across Europe
The solution is available at more than 1400 fuelling stations in Europe and is integrated into Parkopedia’s new multi-domain payment platform.
Connected car solution providers Parkopedia and ThinxNet have partnered to improve the refuelling experience for drivers, automakers and fuelling stations across Europe, through intelligent connected solutions that enable drivers to pay for their fuel directly through their vehicle head unit.
As part of the single API, which powers the ‘pay-at-the-pump’ application of Parkopedia’s payment platform, ThinxNet uses cloud-based technology to ensure payments at the fuel pump can be seamlessly completed from inside the vehicle.
ThinxNet’s solution is currently available at more than 1,400 fuelling stations in Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands, with more to follow in Luxembourg, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain and the rest of Europe.
Parkopedia’s new multi-domain payment platform is an extension of the company’s existing parking payment solution, which is currently in use by various global automakers.
Sandra Dax, CEO at ThinxNet, said: “The partnership with Parkopedia is a logical next step for us to fulfil our vision of hassle-free, secure and reliable transactions around the car. We are convinced that a seamless in-car experience is a key driver for the adoption of connected services like digital fuelling.”
Once on-site, the platform activates the pump, initiates the transaction and safely manages the payment from the vehicle. Discounts and loyalty offers can be applied automatically, as well as the mailing of electronic receipts - delivering a heightened level of connected service to drivers and simplifying management for automakers.
“We are delighted to integrate essential pay-at-the-pump fuelling services for drivers into our recently announced payment platform. Our relationships with key connected vehicle service providers are a vital aspect of why we are already the market leader for in-vehicle parking payments,” said Hans Puvogel, COO at Parkopedia.
