Nigerian digital commerce platform Interswitch has unveiled its Digital Forecourt suite to bring smart retail to fuel stations.

The suite is an integrated digital retail ecosystem to connect payments, operations and customer experiences seamlessly within modern fuel retail environments.

The unveiling took place at the NNPC Retail Business Transformation Summit last month in Abuja.

At the centre of the Digital Forecourt ecosystem is the pay-as-you-want capability, a flexible payment offering that lets shoppers choose how they pay for fuel and related services, across cards, transfers, USSD, QR, wallets and other payment channels, while empowering retailers to deliver faster, more convenient and customer-centric experiences.

The summit convened regulators, industry, technology providers and stakeholders to explore strategies shaping the future of retail energy in Nigeria. Discussions focused on digital innovation, customer-centric service delivery, operational optimisation, and the growing role of technology in building more efficient and future-ready retail ecosystems.

The Digital Forecourt suite aims to address evolving consumer expectations while improving operational efficiency, enhancing payment flexibility and streamlining service delivery in increasingly digital retail environments.

“True business transformation is not simply about adopting technology; it is about creating connected ecosystems that drive efficiency, improve experiences, and unlock new opportunities for growth,” said Chinyere Don-Okhuofu from Interswitch (interswitchgroup.com). “As industries continue to evolve, businesses must rethink how they engage customers, optimise operations and deliver value at scale. At Interswitch, we are focused on enabling this shift through payment and commerce solutions that are secure, seamless and built for the realities of modern business.”

She said the future of retail energy would depend on how effectively businesses integrate technology into everyday operations to improve accessibility, convenience and customer satisfaction.

Summit attendees experienced live demonstrations of the Digital Forecourt ecosystem, with the pay-as-you-want capability serving as an enabler of its flexible, customer-first payment experience. These engagements provided industry players and partners with practical insights into how digital infrastructure can drive operations and unlock growth opportunities within the downstream sector.