Why Become an IFSF Member?
Membership that Delivers Real Value — For You and Your Customers
Technology is evolving fast — and so are your customers’ expectations. Whether you’re delivering fuel, powering EVs, enabling convenience services, or developing new platforms, IFSF membership helps you stay ahead by removing technical barriers, unlocking choice, and reducing operational costs.
By joining the International Forecourt Standards Forum (IFSF), you gain far more than access to standards — you gain a competitive edge
Benefits for Retailers
Cut Costs, Improve Flexibility, Futureproof Your Sites
Managing and upgrading forecourt technology doesn’t have to be complex or costly. IFSF standards make it possible to seamlessly integrate devices from different vendors, reducing installation time, maintenance costs, and long-term operational risks.
As a retailer, IFSF membership helps you:
- Drive down total cost of ownership by enabling plug-and-play compatibility across POS systems, dispensers, EV chargers, payment terminals, and more.
- Avoid vendor lock-in and choose the best-fit technologies for your evolving business model.
- Respond faster to market change with flexible, scalable, and interoperable systems.
- Improve uptime and service quality, enhancing the customer experience at every touchpoint.
- Prepare for the future of mobility with early access to new standards and insight into emerging technologies.
Benefits for Suppliers
Accelerate Development, Increase Market Reach, Build with Confidence
For technology providers, IFSF membership streamlines product development and makes integration with global retailers faster and easier. You’ll spend less time building custom interfaces and more time innovating where it counts.
As a supplier or solution provider, IFSF membership helps you:
- Reduce R&D time and cost by adopting proven, internationally recognised standards.
- Accelerate time to market with implementation tools and technical support.
- Strengthen your sales proposition with IFSF-compliant solutions that retailers trust.
- Collaborate in working groups to shape standards that reflect your technology roadmap.
- Gain visibility through joint marketing, events, and industry-wide partnerships.
Benefits for Your Customers
By using IFSF standards, your business becomes more responsive, resilient, and aligned with customer expectations:
- Shorter queues, faster service through integrated payment and loyalty systems.
- More choice of services, such as EV charging or digital receipts, without disruption.
- Greater reliability and uptime due to interoperable and upgradable infrastructure.
- Consistency across locations, even in multi-brand or cross-border retail networks.
How to Join
Becoming a member is quick and easy.
- Apply online: Join as a Technical Associate Member
- Want to discuss other membership levels? Contact us at admin.manager@ifsf.org or call +44 (0)1787 221025
Membership Options
Whatever your role in the fuel and convenience ecosystem, there’s an IFSF membership level to suit your organisation:
Full Member – £14,000/year
Open to fuel retailers, oil companies, and major retail groups. Full Members can appoint a Director to the IFSF Board and play a direct role in guiding technical strategy and future developments.
Technical Associate Member – £500–£4,000/year
Typically suppliers and solution providers. Gain access to working groups, implementation tools, and the opportunity to contribute to and adopt IFSF standards. Pricing varies by company size and engagement level.
Associate Member – £5,000/year
For brand-owning fuel retailers who are not Full Members. Enjoy access to key tools, insights, and collaboration opportunities to align your operations with global best practice.
Partner Organisation – £2,500/year
Ideal for organisations in adjacent industries — such as payment providers, EV infrastructure firms, and standards bodies — looking to collaborate and extend IFSF standards into their domains.
Event Contact (Free)
Stay in the loop with IFSF news, updates, and events. For individuals or companies wanting to explore involvement before committing to full membership.