Yes, ARCO takes Apple Pay as a payment method, and you should expect any ARCO gas station in any available US state to accept the digital wallet.
And if you're looking to use Apple Pay at any ARCO gas station, I'll show you the steps you need to set up Apple Pay and use it to pay for your gas.
What ARCO Gas Station Accept Apple Pay?
ARCO has gas stations throughout states like Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, and all gas stations you'll find in these states accept Apple Pay.
This makes ARCO one of the leading gas stations to accept Apple Pay throughout the country.
"We continue to expand to other states", says ARCO on their FAQ page—meaning you should just be expecting to see their presence in more states that haven't been mentioned yet.
For sure, the best way to find an ARCO gas station that accepts Apple Pay near you is by using their official station locator.
How to Set Up Apple Pay to Use at ARCO
The good thing with Apple Pay is that it is already available (or let me say pre-installed) through the Wallet app on your iPhone, provided you're using a supported or compatible device—that is, you're using at least an iPhone 6 or newer.
ARCO also has a requirement when it comes to the type of card you'll be linking to your Wallet to make sure that they'll accept your digital payment. You'll have to link a debit card to your Apple Wallet since it supports just debit mobile payments.
That said, now that you know what's required, let's see how to set up Apple Pay for ARCO.
- Open the Wallet app on your phone and tap the plus button.
- Select "Debit or Credit Card", then "Continue".
- Now, you'll have to link your debit card to the Wallet either automatically (using iSight to scan your card details) or manually by entering your card details in the Wallet where required.
- After you're done entering your card details, just follow the remaining instructions to complete the process.
If everything is done well, the process should take just a few seconds or minutes to complete, and you should be ready to use Apple Pay at ARCO.
How To Use Apple Pay At ARCO
Now that you have Apple Pay ready, it should be a straightforward process to use it for your ARCO gas payments.
The process starts from the payment screen and finishes on your phone, so you need to follow the steps properly in that order to make sure you're doing the right thing.
So to pay for your gas at ARCO with Apple Pay:
- Select the Debit key on the payment screen.
- Open Apple Pay on your phone.
- Select the debit card you would like to pay with.
- Place your mobile device within 1-3 inches of the Mobile Payment Reader on the PIN Pad or dispenser and hold it there for 2-5 seconds.
- Follow all prompts on the PIN Pad or payment screen.
As earlier mentioned, ARCO gas stations only support mobile debit payments, so you'll need to make sure you select your linked debit card as the funding source at the time of the payment if you have more than one type of card linked to your Apple Wallet.
Does ARCO Take Google Pay?
Yes, ARCO does take Google Pay at all of its gas stations, just like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.
What Other Payment Methods Does ARCO Accept?
ARCO accepts both traditional and digital payment methods. As traditional options, you have credit or debit cards and cash. And as for the digital payment options, they accept mobile wallets or tap-to-pay options like Google Pay and Samsung Pay, besides Apple Pay.
Also, you can use the ARCO PumpPASS prepaid cards if you have one, and this one comes with benefits you won't find with the other payment methods listed earlier.
Final Thoughts
ARCO gas stations do accept Apple Pay as a payment method, and this guide compiles all the steps you need to set up Apple Pay and use it conveniently for your gas payments.
Bonus Tip: If you're an ARCO rewards member, you can link your ARCO Rewards card to your Apple Wallet app. This way, you'll automatically earn points on every Apple Pay purchase you make at ARCO.