PayByCar, Inc., the mobile payments company responsible for providing pay-by-text payment solutions at gas stations in Massachusetts, will extend the program to more than 300 Global Partners operated retail fueling locations across New England, New York, and Virginia.
“As the nation’s first and only provider of an in-vehicle pay-by-text solution that leverages the millions of E-ZPass® transponders, PayByCar® is proud to announce our expansion of pay-by-text services at Global Partners’ over 300 retail, fuel, and convenience locations by the end of 2025,” said Kevin Condon, CEO and Founder of PayByCar.
In July 2024, PayByCar expanded its “Driven by E-ZPass”℠ non-toll payment program across the 20-state E-ZPass Group network. This allows over 59 million E-ZPass transponder owners to register on the PayByCar website (www.mypaybycar.com) and conveniently pay for fuel without touching the gas station keypad, using their transponders. For vehicles without a toll transponder, PayByCar offers its own non-toll sticker for easy enrollment.
At participating gas stations, PayByCar recognizes the vehicle transponder and sends a text message to the driver's phone. The driver simply replies with a pump number, and PayByCar automatically activates the pump, processes the transaction, charges the card on file (NOT the toll account), and sends customers an electronic receipt. To enroll, customers can text ENROLL to 617-249-7524 and follow the web link provided to complete mobile setup.
"At Global Partners, we are always looking for new ways to delight our guests and elevate their experience," said Mark Cosenza, Senior Vice President at Global Partners LP. "We’re excited to expand PayByCar across our footprint, providing our guests with the exceptional convenience and innovation they expect and deserve," Cosenza added.
Global Partners operates approximately 370 company-owned fueling stations and convenience markets across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Houston, Texas. These include its family of brands, Alltown Fresh, Alltown®, Xtramart, Honey Farms, and Jiffy Mart. PayByCar will be available in locations across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, and Virginia.
PayByCar’s technology will soon be available for other kinds of transactions such as paying for off-street parking, car washes, drive-thru restaurants, and in-store products at convenience stores.