The German firm has just presented Mercedes Pay+a secure payment system that allows authentication using the fingerprint sensor built into Mercedes vehicles such as the EQE, EQS, C-Class, S-Class and GLC.

Mercedes-Benz is the first car manufacturer on the market to integrate the Visa Delegated Authentication and Cloud Token Framework technologies, which provide an additional level of security for the exchange of confidential payment information.

Mercedes Pay+: easy to use

In practice, users can activate and subscribe to digital services directly from the MBUX infotainment system: connectivity or comfort programs such as vehicle pre-conditioning, or even advanced navigation services that provide weather information or available parking spaces.

The Mercedes Me Store also offers an option unlock hardware components on demand pre-installed in the car. For example, remote parking assistance, adaptive high beam assistance, or even steering the rear axle with an increased steering angle.

Adding these features and services can easily be paid for viadigital printing user To do this, he must hold a Visa credit card and link it to their Mercedes Me account before they can activate Mercedes Pay+ in the MBUX infotainment system. The Mercedes Pay+ service is already available launched in Germanyand shall extend toother European markets during 2023. Other payment card systems will also be added to the service later.

Mercedes Pay+: making payments in the car is easier

Today, Mercedes offers functions that simplify everyday life: for example, you can pay for a full tank directly from the car using the Mercedes Me application or the MBUX system, using a PIN code. In a few months, the Mercedes Pay+ service will also be compatible with this function, which will allow pay for a full tank of fuel with just the touch of a finger on the fingerprint reader. The same will apply to electric vehicle charging sessions.

“Mercedes-Benz is becoming a software-driven company that delivers a seamless digital experience for customers. Therefore, our digital services must be intuitive, convenient and secure. That’s why we made Mercedes pay+ a modern and secure payment solution. In this way, we create a completely new and improved customer experience. By introducing native e-commerce in the car, we are once again pioneers and at the beginning of a promising development.”– said Franz Rainer, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Mobility

According to a recent study by Juniper Research, global in-car payment transactions are expected to reach more than 4.7 billion by 2026. fuel payment will be the most common use of app payments in the next few years, accounting for nearly half of all transactions.