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Cerence Inc. AI for a world in motion announced that it has broadened its Cerence Pay partner ecosystem with the addition of ryd pay the largest cross-brand solution for mobile payments directly at the gas pump. Together the companies will enable voice-powered fuel payments throughout Europe directly from the car.Backed by strategic global companies including Mastercard Mercedes-Benz and AXA ryd pay enables digital payment at gas stations either by app or via the cars infotainment system allowing drivers to pay for fuel services and in-store purchases without having to leave their cars. ryd pay is currently live as a standalone application and is used by major OEMs to offer a bespoke payment solution within their branded in-car experience. It is available to drivers in Germany Benelux Switzerland and Austria and will be available throughout the EU in the coming months.Designed to meet the increasing demand for faster safer and more convenient payment options Cerence Pay helps OEMs offer superior experiences by enabling secure voice-powered in-car transactions. By adding ryd pay to the Cerence Pay ecosystem OEMs can now make contactless in-car fuel payments even easier. The integration means drivers do not have to enter new credentials or open the app on their smartphone or headunit to initiate payment. Instead they can simply speak their request and the transaction is authorized by voice biometrics cutting down time and keeping drivers focused and aware of traffic around them.By adding ryd pay to our Cerence Pay ecosystem we can make secure voice-powered transactions available to more consumers and give our OEMs flexibility in how they integrate and offer payment options to best meet the needs of their drivers said Nils Lenke VP GM of Apps Cerence. With the car becoming more connected than ever before it only makes sense to offer drivers contactless payment for services whether thats fueling up getting a coffee or parking. We add a layer of convenience by letting drivers use their voice to initiate payments and ensure security by authenticating them at the same time through voice biometrics.We envision a future where hassle-free secure and reliable interactions are initiated through all of your connected devices from your smartphone to your car. We are enabling OEMs and merchants to offer better experiences that drive customer loyalty and separate them from their competitors said Sandra Dax CEO of ThinxNet the makers of ryd pay. With the addition of the AI-powered voice capabilities of Cerence Pay customers can more securely and conveniently initiate and authenticate transactions. We are excited to partner with Cerence to bring even more powerful in-car experiences to the roads together.