UK: Certas Energy confirms acquisition of cashless payment provider SNAP Account

Fast-growing tech business allows HGV fleets to benefit from cashless payments through licence plate recognition software.

Leading UK fuel distributor, Certas Energy, has announced the acquisition of an innovative technology provider that allows HGV operators, managers and drivers to benefit from cashless transactions.

SNAP Account – an end-to-end processing and payment system for HGV fleets – uses licence plate recognition software to offer fleet operators an automated payment solution, removing the need for drivers to carry cash or keep track of receipts.

The firm already works with nearly 3,000 haulage companies and 70,000 drivers across the UK, offering a comprehensive package of services including parking, washing, toll payment and roadside assistance.

"This is an incredibly exciting acquisition for all of us at Certas Energy, combining our class-leading distribution services with an innovative and forward-thinking payment solution for HGVs,” Angus Blundell, Director of Marketing at Certas Energy.

Certas Energy is one of the largest distributors of fuels and lubricants in Britain, with an extensive and reliable delivery network comprising more than 150 depots, nearly 1,000 tankers and 2,500 employees.