Mercedes-Benz Introduces In-Car Fingerprint Payment with Mercedes pay+

Mercedes-Benz is pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation with the rollout of fingerprint-enabled in-car payments in Germany. Through the new Mercedes pay+ digital service, customers can now authorize and complete payments for services, digital upgrades, and even fuel—without ever reaching for their wallets or smartphones.

The integration allows customers to make secure payments using just a fingerprint sensor embedded in their vehicles. At partnered gas stations in Germany, drivers can authorize fuel payments directly from the car, eliminating the need for passwords or QR code scans. This represents a significant leap in convenience and security, thanks to biometric two-factor authentication.

“Mercedes-Benz becomes a software-driven company that provides a digital, seamless experience to customers. Therefore, our digital services have to be intuitive, convenient and secure. This is why we have established Mercedes pay+ as a modern and secure payment solution. As such, we are creating a completely new, enhanced customer experience. By introducing native e-commerce into the car, we are once again pioneers and at the beginning of a promising development,” said Franz Reiner, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Mobility.

Mercedes pay+ builds on the global ePayment platform Mercedes pay, allowing customers to purchase digital extras and on-demand hardware or software features directly from their vehicles through the MBUX infotainment system.

Backing this innovation is a world-first in the automotive industry: Mercedes-Benz is using Delegated Authentication and Network Token technology by Mastercard and Visa. This security infrastructure ensures payment data is encrypted using unique cryptograms, safeguarding sensitive card information.

Eligible Visa or Mastercard credit or debit cardholders can take advantage of this new feature by linking their cards to a Mercedes me account and activating Mercedes pay+ within the vehicle.

As Mercedes-Benz continues to evolve as a digital-first automaker, the company plans to expand native in-car fingerprint payments to additional services and across other European markets in the near future.