Can You Use Apple Pay at Arco Gas Stations?

I don’t know about you, but I love the convenience of tapping my iPhone to pay with Apple Pay.

As an Arco regular, I was curious – can you use Apple Pay to purchase gas and snacks at Arco stations?

The short answer is yes, most corporate-owned Arco locations accept Apple Pay. However, some franchisee-owned locations may not.

Read on and I’ll explain more about paying with Apple Pay at Arco pumps and in-store!

How Apple Pay Works at Arco

At Arcos that accept Apple Pay, you can use it in two ways:

At the pump – Hold your iPhone or Apple Watch near the credit card reader on the gas pump to tap and pay.
In the convenience store – Tap your iPhone to pay for snacks, drinks and other items inside.

Transactions are quick, secure and don’t require your actual credit card. Just authorize with Face ID or Touch ID.

While most corporate Arcos take Apple Pay, some franchisee-owned locations may not. Here’s why it can vary:

Upgrading payment terminals is expensive – Older pumps may not have new NFC readers.
Technical issues with NFC readers – Malfunctioning can prevent Apple Pay from working.
Franchise owner preference – Individual owners decide which payment methods to enable.
Low local demand – In some areas, few customers use phone payments so it’s not prioritized.

But across the country, Apple Pay acceptance at Arco continues to grow.

Contact your local station for specifics on their payment options before your visit.

To ensure a smooth experience paying with your iPhone at Arco, follow these tips:

Activate Apple Pay before fueling up.
Know whether your Arco takes Apple Pay or call ahead and ask.
Check for the Apple Pay or contactless payment logo on the pump or in-store terminal.
Have a backup credit card handy in case Apple Pay doesn’t work.
Make sure your iPhone has sufficient battery life and internet connectivity.

Apple Pay acceptance is rapidly expanding at Arco gas stations nationwide.

With just a quick tap, you can pay for gas and convenience items easily.

But before heading to Arco, take a moment to check if they accept Apple Pay to avoid any hiccups.

With more and more pumps and stores coming online for contactless payments, Arco is leading the way in fast and convenient fueling!

Let me know if you have any other questions about using Apple Pay at Arco!