Caltex, the brand which Chevron Malaysia retails under has announced its partnership with Visa. The partnership makes Caltex the first fuel provider in Malaysia to introduce the Visa payWave system at their fuel service stations. Visa payWave is a contactless payment system where its cardholders can simply wave their cars in front of cardreaders.
This system is fast and convenient. There is no swiping, signing or PIN needed for transactions below RM250. But do keep your Visa card properly and securely folks. It still is a cashless payment system that could be used if stolen.
Anyway, to kick off the allowed usage of payWave, Chevron aka Caltex, together with Visa announced the “Wave & Win” promotion which starts from November 20, 2017 to March 19, 2018. Visa cardholders that purchase any Caltex fuel or Mart convenience store items using Visa payWave will stand a chance to win the grand prize of a Mercedes Benz C200 and RM10,000 StarCash. A total of 32 customers will also walkaway with monthly prizes of RM5,000 StarCash.
PRESS RELEASE
Chevron Partners with Visa for contactless payments acceptance and announces “Wave & Win” Promotion
Caltex to be the first fuel provider in Malaysia to adopt contactless payment technology
to make your journey better
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, November 22, 2017 — Chevron Malaysia Limited, which carries the retail
brand Caltex ® unveiled its partnership with Visa to be the first fuel provider in the country to introduce Visa
payWave at its service stations – a contactless payment technology aimed at saving Malaysian motorists’ time for a more enjoyable journey. Visa cardholders can wave their cards in front of readers for a fast, secure and hassle-free transaction to pay for Caltex fuel – no swiping, signing or PIN needed for transactions below RM 250.
“We are excited to partner with Chevron Malaysia Limited to introduce to Malaysians a faster and more convenient payment method - Visa payWave to Malaysian motorists. Today, Malaysians conduct more than
two million Visa payWave transactions a month and we have seen strong growth in Visa payWave transactions. With motorists now able to pay for their fuel with the wave of their cards at the petrol kiosk, we
believe more Malaysians will embrace the benefits of contactless payments. We are confident that the introduction of Visa payWave at Caltex service stations will fuel the growth of electronic payments and propel Malaysia to become a cashless society, in line with Bank Negara Malaysia’s vision,” said Visa Country Manager for Malaysia, KB Ng.
“At Caltex, we are always looking at ways to enhance the motorists’ journey so it is more enjoyable. Being
the first in Malaysia to adopt the contactless payment technology through our partnership with Visa, we are
confident motorists will be able to experience quicker service at our stations,” said Shahid Ahmed, Country
Chairman, Chevron Malaysia.
Ahmed added, “To excite customers to experience our latest innovation, we have also announced our
latest promotion which aims to provide value added benefits when they purchase any of our products at
Caltex stations.”
To kick off the partnership, Chevron, together with Visa announced the “Wave & Win” promotion which starts from November 20, 2017 to March 19, 2018. Visa cardholders that purchase any Caltex fuel or Mart convenience store items using Visa payWave will stand a chance to win the grand prize of a Mercedes Benz C200 and RM10,000 StarCash. A total of 32 customers will also walkaway with monthly prizes of RM5,000 StarCash.
For more information on the Caltex ‘Wave & Win’ promotion, visit www.caltex.com.my.
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