Key Takeaways
- JazzCash and Wafi Energy Pakistan have partnered to enable digital payments at 450+ Shell stations.
- The deployment marks a significant step towards a cashless retail ecosystem in Pakistan.
- Both companies aim to introduce new digital use cases and enhance payment experiences.
JazzCash has partnered with Wafi Energy Pakistan to facilitate seamless digital payments at over 450 Shell service stations across the country, enhancing convenience for customers. This collaboration reflects a growing trend towards QR-based transactions in retail settings.
The partnership was officially launched at an upgraded company-operated Shell station in Lahore, which now features enhanced facilities such as Shell Select, premium washrooms, EV charging services and other partner-led amenities designed to cater to customer needs.
Speaking at the event, Arif Mahmood Chaudhary, Head of Public Sector Partnerships for JazzCash, highlighted the company's commitment to expanding digital payment acceptance across everyday use cases. He stated that enabling QR payments at fuel stations is a crucial step towards accelerating financial inclusion and supporting Pakistan’s transition to a cashless economy.
Zubair Shaikh, CEO of Wafi Energy Pakistan, acknowledged JazzCash’s contribution by demonstrating the solution firsthand. He praised the partnership as it supports the broader shift towards digital transactions in Pakistan's retail sector.
The deployment of JazzCash RAAST QR at Shell stations is part of a larger initiative to make payments more convenient and secure for customers. According to Chaudhary, this collaboration aligns with both companies' focus on innovation and delivering practical solutions that meet evolving consumer needs.
Looking ahead, the partnership aims to introduce new digital use cases and enhance the overall payment experience across Wafi Energy’s Shell fuel station network. Both organisations are committed to building on this momentum to further support Pakistan's shift towards a cashless retail ecosystem.
The partnership between JazzCash and Wafi Energy Pakistan underscores the growing importance of digital payments in everyday transactions, particularly at service stations where convenience is paramount.
This partnership reflects JazzCash’s commitment to expanding digital payment acceptance across everyday use cases and making transactions convenient for customers nationwide.
Arif Mahmood Chaudhary, Head of Public Sector Partnerships, JazzCash
The upgraded site includes Shell Select, premium washrooms, EV charging, oil change services and other partner-led facilities designed to support everyday customer convenience.
Wafi Energy Pakistan’s CEO Zubair Shaikh, CEO of Wafi Energy Pakistan
