By Amin Kef (Ranger)
NP Sierra Leone Limited (NP-SL) has launched a transformative initiative with the introduction of the Access And Energy Pass Card, designed to revolutionize the fueling experience and promote a cashless economy across the nation. This cutting-edge device aims to enhance energy management systems’ access and efficiency while ensuring a smooth flow of petroleum products.
The Access And Energy Pass Card is engineered to drive a cashless solution, protect cash sales amidst security breaches, provide real-time fuel balances, and ensure nationwide fuel availability with potential 24-hour service. The system prioritizes user flexibility and self-service capabilities, reflecting NP-SL’s commitment to modernizing the fuel industry.
The card features a user-friendly interface and robust security measures, including both online and offline functionality. It safeguards customer information with high-security protocols and sends instant SMS notifications for each transaction, ensuring transparency and accountability. Customers can recharge their cards at designated stations or the Head Office and reverse transactions if needed. Enhanced security includes One-Time Passwords (OTPs) for password changes, further protecting users from unauthorized access.
The Access And Energy Pass Card integrates seamlessly with customers’ mobile numbers, providing real-time transaction updates and empowering users with greater control over their fueling experience. For station owners, the card streamlines financial operations by directly crediting bank accounts for transactions processed through the card.
NP-SL’s initiative, aptly named “FUBU” (For Us, By Us), underscores the company’s dedication to a cashless future and addresses challenges identified through stakeholder feedback. Leon Aboko Cole, NP Sales Supervisor, highlighted the card’s role in fostering a cashless economy and enhancing security.
The Access And Energy Pass Card promises to usher in a new era of self-service convenience, allowing customers to fuel their vehicles independently without the need for pump attendants. Its user-friendly interface mimics an ATM screen, providing familiarity and ease of use, and its ability to function both online and offline ensures uninterrupted service.
The card’s flexible operation modes accommodate various conditions, including manual and online operations. Additionally, the card is linked to the customer’s phone number for real-time updates and includes a reversal feature to correct any errors in fund deposits.
NP-SL is piloting the Access And Energy Pass Card at several filling stations, including NP Cotton Tree, NP Campbell Street, NP Brookfields, NP Pademba Road, NP Sander Street, NP Regent, NP Kissy Road, NP Blackhall Road, NP Motor Way, NP Deepeye Water, NP Aberdeen, and NP Mambo.
With its comprehensive features and commitment to customer satisfaction, NP-SL is set to lead a paradigm shift in the fuel industry, promising increased efficiency, transparency, and unparalleled convenience.
