Buckaroo and Drive Launch Partnership for Payments at Fuel Stations and Car Wash Locations

Buckaroo and Drive, the industry association for independent entrepreneurs operating fuel stations and car wash locations, have entered into a partnership focused on payment services. Through this collaboration, Drive members gain access to payment solutions and industry-specific terms tailored to the day-to-day operations of fuel stations, car washes, and self-service wash bays.

A Complex Payment Environment

Fuel stations and car wash locations operate in a complex payment environment. Payments are made at the checkout, through unattended payment terminals, in self-service wash bays, and increasingly online. Many business owners also manage multiple locations and different payment flows. A reliable payment process and clear insight into transactions, payouts, and costs are therefore essential to daily operations.

"The retail sector of tomorrow requires smart, innovative payment technology," says André Braakman of Drive. "Together, Drive and Buckaroo help entrepreneurs move forward."

Greater Visibility Through a Single Payment Platform

Through this partnership, Drive and Buckaroo combine their expertise in the mobility market and payment services. As a result, Drive members can manage both their in-store and online payment flows more efficiently through a single payment platform.

"For fuel stations and car wash locations, payments are a business-critical part of daily operations. Business owners need to be able to rely on a payment process that works seamlessly while maintaining full control over transactions, payouts, and administration. Together with Drive, we're bringing our payment expertise closer to the realities of independent entrepreneurs in this sector. To me, that's paying attention: understanding what businesses truly need and translating that into a solution that works," says Tamás Fogl, CEO of Buckaroo.

Payment Solutions for Every Type of Business

Every business has different payment requirements. Some Drive members operate a single staffed location, while others manage multiple sites, unattended payment terminals, and various sales channels.

Buckaroo supports Drive members in selecting and implementing payment solutions that fit their operations. These may include card payments at the checkout, payments at unattended terminals, online payments, and direct debits.

All payment flows can be managed through the Buckaroo payment platform, giving business owners a centralized overview of transactions, payouts, and performance across locations.

Industry-Specific Benefits for Drive Members

As part of the partnership, Drive members receive access to terms and conditions specifically designed for the industry, including:

• Competitive rates for card payments
• Payouts within 24 hours, seven days a week
• 24/7 access to transactions and payouts through the Buckaroo payment portal
• Fast, direct support through short communication lines
• A dedicated account manager for Drive members
• The option to keep existing payment terminals where technically possible

This enables business owners to modernize their payment infrastructure without necessarily replacing their existing payment terminals.

Better Insights and Easier Reconciliation

Through the Buckaroo payment platform, Drive members can view received payments and scheduled payouts at any time. Businesses with multiple locations can compare payment flows and performance across sites, making it easier to monitor payments, manage financial administration, and reconcile transactions and payouts.

Supporting Day-to-Day Operations

Buckaroo supports both in-store and online payments and offers fixed as well as mobile payment terminals. This allows payment solutions to be tailored to both staffed and unattended locations, whether a business operates a single site or multiple branches.

Drive members can find more information about the available payment solutions and partnership benefits through the Drive website.