Shell launches new payment facility

Royal Dutch Shell Plc has teamed up with payment solutions provider China UnionPay for a new payment facility at its retail stations in Beijing, as part of the energy giant's efforts to expand its network in China.

The new payment service, called Shell EasyPay, enables customers to complete the entire payment and invoice process without having to leave their cars.

Not surprisingly, Shell's efforts come close on the heels of China's largest refueling service provider Sinopec Group's reform to spruce up its gas stations with multi-functions like car maintenance, shopping and fast food restaurants.