An automated system for controlling a fuel dispensing pump is disclosed. The system comprises debit card vending apparatus, said apparatus comprising automated means for accepting the payment either in cash, credit or IC cards, means for automated verifying of said payment methods and means for issuing a system's debit card, and gasoline pump controlling apparatus, said apparatus comprising automated means for controlling the operation of said fuel pump activity according to information obtained from said system's debit card. Means to allow a user of said debit card vending apparatus to enter required information are also provided. In accordance with the invention, two said apparatuses are located separately, each having its own microprocessor for controlling the tasks to be pe