Can I use a card at the self-service pump?
di-stri-bu-TO-re — five syllables, stress on fourth
When using an unattended pump outside staffed hours.
Italian self-service pumps usually accept credit and debit cards, but may not accept foreign prepaid cards or require a PIN rather than contactless.
Il distributore accetta carte straniere?
Does the pump accept foreign cards?
Asking about foreign cards
Come funziona il self-service?
How does the self-service work?
Asking for instructions
Il self-service e disponibile di notte?
Is the self-service available at night?
Checking overnight availability
Many Italian petrol stations are only staffed during weekday hours. At nights and weekends, only the automated self-service pumps are operational.