In a remarkable move that is set to bring much-sought-after relief to thousands of commercial drivers, one can now deploy their Ghana Card and their credit worthiness to buy fuel on credit.
While many oil marketing companies are set to launch the project, one of them, Star Oil, has already embraced the concept, which has, once again, earned former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia plaudits.
This is because of Dr Bawumia’s relentless campaign for a credit scoring system in Ghana using the Ghanacard.
The 2024 Presidential Candidate championed the Ghana Card as a benchmark to avoid instant cash payments for those who cannot afford, and make life easier for people.
In a Facebook post on Monday, December 8, Star Oil announced a scheme dubbed, Fuel Now, Pay Later, which combines the Ghana Card and the Credit Scoring System and allows drivers to buy fuel on credit.
First, a driver will have to download the MyCreditScore app and then use their Ghana Card to register and verify their identity.
Once that is complete, the system will determine the credit rating of the individual and he will be able to buy the fuel on credit from selected Star Oil stations and pay later through their mobile money accounts.