Where Can You Pay for Petrol at the Pump in Brisbane?

Paying for petrol when you have kids in the car can be a bit of a nightmare. Gone are the days when a helpful attendant would pump your petrol and process payment for you. The best way to avoid the “un-win-able” situation of leaving your kids in the car or taking them with you to pay is to use a Pay at the Pump Petrol Station. If you are still in two minds, then check out our related article Can You Leave the Kids in the Car While You Get Petrol?

What pay at the pump petrol stations mean to you

If you have seen the signs when you fill up but are yet to Pay at the Pump due to not really being sure what to do, then below is a quick step-by-step guide of what you can expect.

1. You will need a credit or debit card with a PIN.
2. You will need to estimate the amount you will be filling up so a pre-authorisation check can be completed. This is to confirm you have the funds available to purchase as once the petrol is in your car it isn’t coming out!
3. The pre-authorisation check will hold the amount you enter e.g. $70 but it will only deduct the actual amount you spend. For example, if you input $70 but only pump $60, you will only be charged the $60.
4. You will receive a receipt, and if the pump you are using runs out of paper, all you need to do is pop the card you used for payment into one of the other pumps and choose the re-print receipt option.
5. This seems like a lot of instructions, but it’s pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. 

Important things to be aware of when you are using the Pay at the Pump service

1. In most cases, the surplus funds are immediately released back onto your card, but there are some situations where the financial institutions you use may delay this process, so just bear this in mind if you have a limit on your card or are living pay-to-pay on a debit card.
2. Your bank statements may make it look like two amounts have been debited from your account, but rest assured that the account will only be debited once, as the initial pre-authorisation transaction will be cancelled before the actual transaction.
3. If you have any concerns about the amounts or a delay in the cancellation of the pre-authorisation, contact your financial institution, NOT the service station.

Apps that allow you to pay at the pump from your car

Since Covid hit a couple of years ago and contactless payments became more critical, most petrol stations now have apps that allow you to pay for your fuel via an app on your phone while still in your car.  In most cases, you simply just need to download the relevant service station’s app, register your information and then, when paying for fuel, enter your bowser number and hit ‘pay’ on your phone. 

Different stations use different apps and systems so be sure to download the app before heading out to fill up.  Not only will it save you time and avoid you having to leave the kids in the car, many apps also off fuel discounts for the first few pumps, let you pre-order food and drinks and even get your rewards points added too.

Stay in your car at these Service Stations in Brisbane

Ampol Service Stations

Ampol Service Station are another one that has jumped on board the app fuel pay option.  Download the Ampol app and start using FuelPay for contactless payments at participating Ampol Foodary locations. Enjoy all the perks by adding your Everyday Rewards Card to collect points on fuel purchases through FuelPay . You can also use the in-app site locator to find your fuel fast, where to use FuelPay and enjoy the latest in-app Ampol Foodary shop offers.

7-Eleven Service Stations

Yes, even the 7-Eleven service stations now offer Pay and Go service for fuel.  Again, you must download their ‘My 7-Eleven‘ app and register your details first.  To use the Pay and Go feature, you will need to upload a pic so that they can recognise you in-store.  The app not only allows you to pay for your fuel at the pump but also contains different fuel and product offers, as well as a fuel lock option to help you lock in your best fuel price for up to seven days.  You can find a list of participating 7-Eleven stores on the app.

Costco Service Stations

Costco is the other provider of Pay at the Pump petrol in Brisbane. To access this service, you need to be a member of Costco.

BP Service Stations

BP Service stations now have the BPme app that lets you pay for fuel contactless from the comfort of your car. Simply open the app in your car before you fill up to select your pump and payment method – Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal. Then you’re ready to refuel and go! BP Plus card holders can also pay for fuel from the comfort of their vehicle via the BP Plus app.

There is also the option to pre-order food, drinks or products from the station up to 30 minutes before arrival.  Use the BPme store locator to find your nearest BPme Pre-order location. 

There is also a Pay at the Pump option at BP on Milton Road (next to Mcdonald’s), not far from Milton Playground.