- Sasol has announced the rollout of a bespoke tipping solution, Tipped, as its fuel stations nationwide.
- It will allow drivers to tip petrol attendants straight from their smartphones.
- Tipped supports local mobile banking apps, as well as digital wallets such as SnapScan, Zapper, Spot, Telkom Pay, and VodaPay.
With tap-to-pay and contactless payments becoming increasingly popular options for those filling up on fuel, Sasol has announced the availability of a digital solution made with tipping in mind called Tipped.
Tipped is a digital tipping and payment solution for workers to receive gratuities, with the solution making use of a QR code and a digital wallet to facilitate the process.
Sasol explains that customers can simply scan a QR code presented by their attendant to pay a tip straight to their digital wallet.
“Running on the Masterpass payment rail, it supports mobile banking apps from most of the major banks as well as digital wallets such as SnapScan, Zapper, Spot, Telkom Pay and VodaPay,” it confirmed in a release shared with Hypertext.
The local fuel supplier also noted that its forecourt staff joined Tipped through a simple onboarding process that requires only proof of identification. Once they have the app, attendants can transact, transfer money to their accounts, and enjoy cashback rewards at affiliated stores.
“Partnering with Tipped aligns with our strategy at a time when our customers are embracing digital payments. We are pleased to be supporting an innovative, local female owned technology startup, following successful pilots of the solution at selected sites,” said Zanele Hadebe, VP of Strategic Marketing for Sasol Energy Marketing and Sales.
“Receiving digital tips helps safeguard attendants from cash crime risks and gives them control over their money. It also enables us to evolve towards a cashless environment, which reduces costs and security risks at our forecourts,” she added.
While it is unclear how well this solution will be received by motorists, Tipped pointed out that on average, its recipients average gratuities increased by nearly 40 percent.
“Through these small personal exchanges, each tipper can help correct our country’s economic imbalances. The secret of Tipped’s success is that it makes it simple and seamless for anyone to reward a receiver without downloading an app or jumping through any hoops,” highlighted Tipped CEO, Kimlynn Temple.
“We are excited that a major fuel brand like Sasol is standing behind our solution, which helps hardworking service industry employees and informal sector workers to improve their earnings. Sasol’s support, as our exclusive fuel station partner for the next year, is a major milestone to scaling our business,” they added.
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