ExxonMobil’s Speedpass+ App Gets an Upgrade

IRVING, Texas --ExxonMobil is updating its Speedpass+ mobile payment app, enabling use of the app with Ford vehicles equipped with Ford Sync 3 and the Apple Watch to purchase Synergy fuel and car washes at about 10,000 Exxon and Mobil stations in the United States.

"With these updates to the Speedpass+ app, consumers now have even more options to pay for fuel while sitting in the comfort of their car, either using Ford Sync 3 or the Apple Watch," said Matt Bergeron, vice president of marketing for ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties Marketing Co. "This is more than a cashless payment app; it is a platform that earns and redeems Plenti loyalty points and manages receipts. With ExxonMobil’s heritage and commitment to innovation, the Speedpass+ app continues to bring new benefits to its users."

Introduced in early 2017, Ford’s AppLink technology in Sync 3 allows Speedpass+ app users to use the in-vehicle touchscreen and voice commands to authorize payment, making it the first fuel-payment-connected car application in the United States. Ford owners can also use the app to check how much fuel is left in the tank when they are away from their car.

In addition, Apple owners can now use the Speedpass+ app on their Apple Watch. Consumers can select their pump and authorize payment with a few clicks of their watch. "We are always looking for ways to give Exxon and Mobil consumers a safe, clean, convenient and quick way to fill up, and mobile payments are helping us to redefine the consumer shopping experience at the pump," said Bergeron.

ExxonMobil is introducing several other new updates to the Speedpass+ app, including the option to use the new Apply and Buy feature in the app to apply for an ExxonMobil Smart Card, a private-label credit card issued by New York-based Citibank N.A. Once an application is approved, the card will be automatically added as a payment option within the app. For a limited time, new accounts will receive a savings of 20 cents per gallon for the first two months, then 6 cents on every gallon after that.

These Smart Card saving benefits can also be combined with points earned through the Plenti Loyalty Program. To earn Plenti points with each Speedpass+ transaction, consumers can simply link their Plenti account with their Speedpass+ account. And for consumers who don’t yet have a Plenti account, they can sign up from within the Speedpass+ app to begin earning points immediately.

"We are focused on providing consumers with the best possible experience at our Exxon and Mobil stations. This includes making the process to earn and use Plenti points completely seamless," said Kim Kemper, U.S. loyalty manager for ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties Marketing Co. "The Speedpass+ app makes earning and redeeming Plenti points as easy as possible."

All Speedpass+ app transactions are secure and use an encrypted token to protect the consumer’s data. Consumers can select their payment method from several options, including major credit cards, debit cards, ExxonMobil Smart Cards, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

ExxonMobil, based in Irving, Texas, is one of the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company. It uses technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. The company is one of the largest integrated refiners, marketers of petroleum products and chemical manufacturers.

Information provided by CSP magazine.