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Fuel your gas station’s growth with secure payment terminals

By: Moneris Team

January 07, 2026

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Secure, modern payment technology helps prevent fraud at the pump, increase profit margins and boost customer satisfaction. The right payment partner protects every sale, streamlines daily operations and builds stronger customer relationships.

With Moneris, you can turn every fill-up into a faster, more seamless experience that keeps customers coming back—all powered by secure transactions and integrated loyalty rewards.

Boost profits with secure payments

Fuel pumps are common targets for card skimming and other types of fraud. Modern secure payment terminals help prevent these threats.

Features like EMV chip and PIN, point-to-point encryption and tamper-resistant hardware make it harder for criminals to skim or clone cards.

Fewer fraudulent transactions mean fewer chargebacks and more revenue kept in your pocket. In short, investing in payment security pays for itself—protecting your profits and your peace of mind.

Fuel your station’s growth with fast, convenient transactions

Speed and convenience at the pump and checkout are key to maximizing sales. Today’s drivers expect to pay for gas quickly, so embracing faster payment methods, like tap cards and mobile wallets, can significantly improve service speed.

In fact, contactless tap-and-go payments now account for more than half of all in-person transactions in Canada. By making transactions frictionless, you can serve more customers per hour and drive more spending.

Here’s how faster, more convenient payment technology boosts sales at your gas station:

Shorter lines, more throughput: Serve more customers per hour by reducing wait times and speeding up each transaction—especially during busy periods—so you sell more fuel and store items in the same amount of time.
More in-store purchases: Encourage more customers to come inside for snacks, drinks and car washes by making checkout quick and effortless at the pump or counter.
Meet customer expectations: Deliver the fast and seamless payment experience that modern drivers expect, turning convenience into a reason they return to your station.
Accept every payment preference: Attract more customers by supporting contactless cards, mobile wallets and app payments so no sale is ever turned away.
Free up staff for service: Save your team time by eliminating slow terminals, allowing them to focus on serving customers and promoting higher-margin items.

Keep customers coming back by building trust

Customers want to know that their transactions are safe. In fact, more than half of consumers say they’re more likely to buy from retailers that protect their payment data. The best way to protect that data and build trust at your gas station is to provide secure payment terminals from a reputable partner.

Secure payment terminals build trust with both visible and behind-the-scenes security measures. Technologies like chip and PIN verification reassure customers that their payment is protected, and many modern terminals display tamper-proof seals or notifications that signal security.

Just as importantly, a reliable payment experience—one that works on the first tap or swipe, without errors or excessive waiting—shows customers you value their time and safety. When people feel confident that their card information is safe and that they can pay without hassle, they’re far more likely to become regulars and even recommend your station to others. In this way, trust at checkout directly translates to customer loyalty and long-term growth.

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Streamline operations with integrated payment systems

Running a profitable gas station isn’t just about making more sales; it’s also about saving time and money behind the scenes. This is where integrated payment systems shine.

By connecting your payment terminals with your other systems, such as point-of-sale software, inventory management and loyalty programs, you create a unified platform that simplifies daily operations and reduces costs.

Reduce errors with unified payments

Dramatically reduce the chances of errors and manual work when all your payment channels—from pay-at-pump transactions to in-store purchases—feed into one integrated system. There’s no need to reconcile separate pump and store sales records at the end of the day, because an integrated POS automatically tracks fuel and convenience store transactions together.

This automation saves you hours of paperwork and minimizes human errors, such as mistyping amounts or forgetting to record a sale. With a unified payment system, your staff can end the day with confidence that the numbers are accurate. The result is a smoother operation and lower labour costs, since employees spend less time on administrative reconciliation.

Grow sales with loyalty rewards integration

Payment systems with integrated loyalty rewards help entice customers to buy more than just gas while improving operational efficiency. An integrated system can prompt customers to enter their loyalty ID or phone number right at the terminal, ensuring they never miss out on points or fuel discounts.

That convenience also keeps customers engaged—and spending. In fact, loyalty transactions account for more than half of all sales at gas stations, according to one industry report, demonstrating the effectiveness of rewards programs in boosting spending.

By tying your payment system to your loyalty program, you gain a real-time view of customer purchase history and preferences. That means you can personalize promotions, like offering a discount on a car wash during checkout, to drive additional sales. In short, integrated loyalty features help increase revenue per customer and keep them coming back—all with minimal effort from your staff.

Simplify payment management and reduce costs

Integrated payment systems can also reduce your technology overhead and improve reliability. Rather than dealing with multiple devices and service providers—such as one for pump card readers, another for inside terminals and one for online sales—you can work with a single, unified solution.

Fewer moving parts mean fewer maintenance fees and a simpler training process for employees. It also means a single point of contact for support, which can shorten downtime if any issues arise. All your transaction data funnels into one dashboard, giving you instant insights into sales trends, peak hours and inventory needs across your entire operation.

This holistic view enables you to make informed decisions that cut costs, whether it’s optimizing staff scheduling or identifying slow-moving products in the convenience store. Overall, an integrated system streamlines your operations, helping you focus on growth instead of admin.

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Ensure your gas station’s long-term growth with Moneris

Moneris offers gas stations a secure and reliable payment platform that makes operations simpler and more profitable. Our payment terminals come equipped with robust security features, including EMV chip encryption and fraud monitoring, to help prevent skimming and chargeback losses at the pump.

They also support lightning-fast transactions and the latest payment methods—from contactless tap cards to mobile wallets—ensuring your customers never face unnecessary waiting or hassle during checkout. And because our solutions integrate seamlessly with point-of-sale systems and loyalty programs, you get a unified view of your fuel and in-store sales without extra complexity or cost.

We also back our technology with 24/7 support and deep payment expertise to keep your systems running smoothly. Payments should be an empowering force in your business; a tool that not only processes transactions but also protects each sale and strengthens your customer relationships.

By partnering with Moneris, you can focus on running your gas station and serving your community, knowing that every transaction—whether at the pump or in the store—is secure, efficient and helps fuel your bottom line.

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FAQs

You can reduce skimming risks by using tamper-proof, EMV-compliant terminals that encrypt card data at the source. Point-to-point encryption and chip-and-PIN technology help block data interception and unauthorized access.

Secure payment systems that alert you to tampering and encrypt every sale are a smart investment. With Moneris, you get terminals built for high-security fuel environments that help protect both your business and your customers.
Contactless and mobile wallet payments speed up service and help grow sales by reducing lineups and keeping transactions moving. They also reduce wear on card readers and improve terminal uptime, which saves money on repairs. Moneris helps you accept a wide range of modern payments so your gas station stays efficient and ready for the future.
A reliable gas station payment system should offer fraud protection, contactless support, POS integration and fast transaction speeds. It also needs to handle daily wear, provide 24/7 uptime and be easy for your staff to use. Choosing the right system means less downtime, fewer service calls and better customer experiences. Moneris offers systems designed for Canadian gas stations, backed by round-the-clock support and security-first engineering.
Yes! Secure terminals reduce chargebacks, speed up service and help increase store sales through loyalty prompts and smooth checkouts. Customers also trust stations that offer fast, reliable and secure payment options, making them more likely to return.

Moneris helps you turn every transaction into a smarter one that protects margins and builds customer loyalty without adding complexity.

Key takeaways

Prevent fraud and chargebacks and protect your profits with secure payment terminals.
Serve more customers per hour and sell more products with faster transactions.
Earn repeat business and customer loyalty with modern payment tools.
Reduce manual admin, connect loyalty programs and simplify daily operations with integrated systems.
Increase gas station revenue and long-term growth with the right payment processing system.

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Moneris is a leading provider of payment processing solutions in Canada. Our blog is your go-to resource for insights into the ever-evolving world of payments. We cover everything from the latest industry trends and technologies to practical advice for businesses of all sizes. Our blog's mission is to spotlight small businesses and provide resources that help them succeed in today's economy. Blog articles are written by members of Moneris' in-house marketing team with support from internal product and industry experts.