Car IQ partnered with BlueArrow Telematics to launch BlueArrow Pay, a digital payment solution that enables vehicles to connect directly to merchants and complete payments automatically.
“At Car IQ, we’ve seen a clear shift in the fleet industry toward digital, vehicle-driven payments and fleet operators are asking for solutions that are easier to manage and more secure,” says Sterling Pratz, CEO of Car IQ. “Our partnership with BlueArrow brings that vision to life, combining their decades of fleet expertise with our technology to deliver cardless payments at scale.”
“For over 25 years, we’ve been at the forefront of connected fleet technology, and one of the biggest pain points we continue to hear from customers is the complexity and risk tied to traditional fuel card programs,” says Stuart Lamm, president of BlueArrow Telematics. “With BlueArrow Pay, we’re delivering a fully digital solution that eliminates physical cards entirely. It’s designed to integrate effortlessly with our telematics platform and existing fuel validation tool, BlueArrow Fuel, giving fleets a smarter, more secure way to manage payments without changing how they operate.”
Key takeaways:
· BlueArrow Pay introduces a modernized fleet payment experience, eliminating the need for manual driver input or physical cards. Through the mobile app, drivers can easily find nearby fueling locations, select a pump, and begin fueling. For fleet managers, it delivers a fully automated, secure, and efficient payment process that reduces operational friction, lowers costs, and simplifies expense oversight.
· Powered by Car IQ’s Know Your Machine (KYM) platform, BlueArrow Pay authenticates each transaction using real-time telematics data rather than driver credentials. This innovation improves transaction security and reduces opportunities for fraud and administrative error. All payments are seamlessly processed through the Visa global network, delivering the trusted security and dependability fleet operators require at scale.
- BlueArrow Pay enables secure digital transactions at 75,000 fuel stations across the country, including all major fuel brands and toll networks.
- Receipts are automatically generated and logged as transactions occur, streamlining back-office processes and eliminating manual paperwork.
- From fuel to tolls and other vehicle-related services, payments are processed seamlessly—no need for multiple systems or cards.
- Each transaction is verified by the vehicle itself, dramatically lowering the risk of misuse or unauthorized charges. Fleets using vehicle-based payments see an average 13.6% reduction in fuel costs, including 12% savings from fraud prevention alone.
- BlueArrow Pay helps control spend by automatically blocking overpriced stations and guiding drivers to more cost-effective locations nearby.
- Drivers can locate fuel stations and activate the pump directly from the BlueArrow Pay app, no cards, no PINs, no hassle.
