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QR Codes on Fuel Pumps

February 04, 2026 01:27PM
I remember back last summer (August 2025), the MSC that has the E/M gas stations embarked on a campaign to have shoppers remove the QR codes for Apple and Google off of the dispensers.
Since then, I have come across a few sites that never had those QR codes removed. I've also come across sites that still have the much larger (and older) QR code for E/M.
When I've come across these on the fuel dispensers, I've not cited those pumps for QR code violation and, the editors have not remonstrated me regarding the codes.
But, I wonder, should I be reporting them?
Has anyone come across those old codes and reported them/
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February 04, 2026 05:15PM
I don't do these shops, but is this part of the current guidelines or report? If not, I would say leave it bc it is a disconnect between the QR removal project and the current project, and that's something for the MSC or client to deal with. Just my opinion based on other projects I have done - I thought I was doing something helpful to mention there was old marketing info, and the editor took it out of the report.
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February 04, 2026 07:12PM
I still report the large Speedpass QR codes. I have been remonstrated in the past for not reporting them. I have not run across the Apple or Android stickers. Do they actually have QR codes on them? I probably would not report those until told otherwise.
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February 04, 2026 10:09PM
One of the selections to question 7 is political stickers, unauthorized decals or unauthorized QR codes. That should cover it.
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February 04, 2026 11:16PM
I think there is a mention of the codes that are acceptable in the current guidelines. I skimmed over it quickly, but did see it mentioned.

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February 06, 2026 03:03PM
@LIJake wrote:

One of the selections to question 7 is political stickers, unauthorized decals or unauthorized QR codes. That should cover it.

I have noted that! Thank you!

I suppose on future shops for E/M, I'll note those codes and cite them as a violation. Then just await the editor's reply.
And, regarding those E/M shops, has anyone ever noticed that in the reports we submit, there is the request for a photo of what you, the shopper was wearing? Not requested in that report is a photo of the shopper wearing their safety vest, just what you were wearing.
I realize the MSC is undoubtedly wishing to see the safety vest photo. Yet, I do remember there was a clothing issue - ala, no spaghetti straps, short tops, etc - the dress code was for "business casual".
It would behoove the MSC to just update the guidelines to a request for a photo of the shopper wearing their safety vest.
Apologies for being "anal" about these things - I just abhor ambiguous statements that cause editors to become zealous recklings.
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February 06, 2026 04:28PM
Lol. They used to want to see what kind of clothes we were wearing before the safety vest was required. I guess they never updated the question, or felt there was no need. This is another item in the "you are just supposed to know" category. If I were new I might take the photo in the restroom without the vest, before the reveal.

And the question still remains as to whether those stickers are considered unauthorized. The were authorized when they stuck them on.
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February 06, 2026 09:15PM
If it's the shop I'm thinking of there is a photo example of the safety vest on that clothing question.
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