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PhrasesAt the Petrol StationIl distributore accetta Telepass?
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Il distributore accetta Telepass?

Does the petrol station accept Telepass?

Pronunciation

TE-le-pass — stress on first syllable, borrowed word

When to use it

When you want to pay for fuel using a Telepass payment device.

What it means

Telepass is Italy's electronic motorway toll system, but it can also be used for payments at participating petrol stations and car parks.

Variations

Posso pagare il carburante con Telepass?

Can I pay for fuel with Telepass?

Asking about Telepass payment

Questo distributore e convenzionato con Telepass?

Is this petrol station affiliated with Telepass?

Checking affiliation

Come funziona il pagamento con Telepass alla pompa?

How does Telepass payment work at the pump?

Asking for instructions

Mini Dialogue

Il distributore accetta Telepass? — Si, siamo convenzionati. Avvicini il dispositivo al lettore sulla pompa e aspetti il segnale.

Does the petrol station accept Telepass? — Yes, we are affiliated. Bring the device close to the reader on the pump and wait for the signal.

Cultural Note

Telepass has expanded from toll payment into a broader mobility platform in Italy — it can now be used for parking, fuel, ferries, and even some supermarkets.