GS Caltex's app dubbed OWiN that allows contact-free charging and payment services at its 330 gas stations posted a 1,000 percent increment in monthly use in March, compared to December.
According to the company, the number of its app users increased by over 500 percent in the same period.
With the OWiN app, customers not only get to choose the type of fuel and amount in advance, but they also need not lower their car windows while availing of services.
As a bonus, customers get a 20 won discount per liter for using OWiN.
The company has been aggressively promoting the app.
From April 27 to May 31, up to 50,000 new users could avail of 3,000 won gas coupons. GS Caltex will also give away smartphones and GS Caltex gas coupons to 300 existing users.
GS Caltex is quick to adapt to market trends, including building a Total Energy Station in Gangdong-gu that refills all types of vehicles, whether gasoline, electric, liquefied petroleum gas, or hydrogen.
