Total Launches a Visa Payment Card Offering Rebates at Its Service Stations in France

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:

“The Total Visa card is a simple, innovative way for French consumers to reduce their fuel costs while continuing to enjoy the quality service offered at Total’s retail outlets, part of France’s biggest service station network.”

Total (Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT) is launching in France a Universal Visa card, in partnership with Sofinco, a subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole bank. The card entitles users to instant rebates on fuel at all Total branded service stations in France.

This international Visa card can be used to withdraw cash and as a deferred debit card, and holders will not have to change banks. In addition to the standard Visa insurance coverage, they will also be entitled to instant rebates of 3 to 9% on purchases at Total service stations, up to a ceiling of €1,200 a year, as well as free roadside assistance for two weeks after any purchase exceeding €40. At the express request of the holder, a credit option can be activated. The annual fee for the card is €12.50 the first year (no fee for the first six months) and €25 subsequently.

Michel Bénézit, President, Total Refining & Marketing said, “The Total Visa card is a simple, innovative way for French consumers to reduce their fuel costs while continuing to enjoy the quality service offered at Total’s retail outlets, part of France’s biggest service station network.”

Interested consumers can go to www.total.fr or call 0825 03 06 09 to sign up or obtain further information.

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