SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PROCESS TRANSACTIONS AT RETAIL FUELING FACILITIES

摘要

Embodiments of a component (also, "a transaction gateway" and "transaction gateway component") that integrates with a transaction system to facilitate transactions (e.g., purchases) that occur at retail fueling facilities. These embodiments addresses a gap that exists between the transaction system and electronic commerce systems (often recognized as "digital wallet" and "e-wallet" systems). This gap can prevent use of electronic commerce technology to complete transactions to purchase fuel, products, and services during a visit to the retail fueling facility. In one embodiment, the transaction gateway provide the infrastructure necessary to allow the transaction system and the e-commerce system to exchange data. This exchange facilitates the financial transaction that is necessary for the end user to initiate and pay for products and services using the e-wallet technology, often through software (or "application") for use on a mobile device.