Where do you pay?
'Paga' — 'PA-ga'. Two syllables; stress on first syllable.
Ask after fuelling at a self-service pump when it is not obvious where to go to pay — some stations have inside cashiers, some have outdoor machines.
'Si paga' uses the impersonal 'si' construction: literally 'one pays'. This is the standard Italian way to ask about payment locations in shops, stations, or any public space.
Si paga alla cassa?
Do you pay at the till?
Checks if payment is at an indoor cashier.
Si paga prima o dopo?
Do you pay before or after?
Fundamental question for self-service stations.
C'è una cassa automatica?
Is there an automatic payment machine?
Asks about unmanned payment kiosks.
Italian self-service petrol stations work differently depending on the chain. Some require prepayment (inserting cash or card before fuelling); others allow post-payment. Look for clear signage or ask an attendant.