Total Launches a Visa Payment Card Offering Reb...

TOTAL S.A.
                  

               Total Launches a Visa Payment Card Offering Rebates

                        at its Service Stations in France

Total is launching in France a Universal Visa card, in partnership with Sofinco,
a subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole bank. The card entitles users to instant
rebates on fuel at all Total branded service stations in France.

This international Visa card can be used to withdraw cash and as a deferred
debit card, and holders will not have to change banks. In addition to the
standard Visa insurance coverage, they will also be entitled to instant rebates
of 3 to 9% on purchases at Total service stations, up to a ceiling of EUR 1,200
a year, as well as free roadside assistance for two weeks after any purchase
exceeding EUR 40. At the express request of the holder, a credit option can be
activated. The annual fee for the card is EUR 12.50 the first year (no fee for
the first six months) and EUR 25 subsequently.

Michel Bénézit, President, Total Refining & Marketing said, 'The Total Visa card
is a simple, innovative way for French consumers to reduce their fuel costs
while continuing to enjoy the quality service offered at Total's retail outlets,
part of France's biggest service station network.'

Interested consumers can go to www.total.fr or call 0825 03 06 09 to sign up or
obtain further information.

Total is one of the world's major oil and gas groups, with activities in more
than 130 countries. Its 96,000 employees put their expertise to work in every
part of the industry - exploration and production of oil and natural gas,
refining and marketing, gas & power and trading. Total is working to keep the
world supplied with energy, both today and tomorrow. The Group is also a first
rank player in chemicals. www.total.com