Do fuel cards save you money?

Using a fuel card is an excellent way for a business to save money as it allows you to buy fuel at a discounted rate. Whether you run a small fleet of cars and vans, or a large fleet of mixed vehicles, you will be able to make significant savings.

How much can I save with a fuel card?

How much you can save will depend on how much fuel you use and where you use your card. Usually, cards that offer better coverage will be slightly more expensive than cards with a great discount.

Are there additional benefits to using a fuel card?

Some cards allow you to collect points on fuel purchases. Since fuel spend tends to be quite high, drivers can quickly build up a bank of points to use against items bought in-store such as drinks and snacks, which is a nice extra perk.

A fuel card can help you control spending

Using a fuel card gives you visibility of spend on fuel, allowing you to track fuel purchased by vehicle, date, and location. Cards can also be set up to pay for fuel only, or to cover limited, specified additional items. This helps reduce spend on unplanned extras.

Save on administration costs

Using a fuel card helps you streamline your administration, saving time, money, and hassle. It removes the need for drivers to keep and submit receipts for you to process. Instead, everything is itemised on one HMRC-ready monthly invoice – which is a huge benefit!

Fuel cards for local, inner-city travel

Some fuel cards are better suited to companies running smaller fleets travelling mainly locally. Your fuel card provider should be able to audit your drivers typical journeys and recommend a card that best suits your needs.

Fuel cards for long-haul motorway travel

Some fuel cards are better suited to fleets that do a lot of long-haul motorway driving. Your fuel card provider should be able to audit your drivers’ typical journeys. And with this information recommend a card that will work well for your business.

Fuel cards for HGV fleets

Fuel cards were originally set up to help companies running fleets of HGVs save money on diesel. Ask your fuel card provider what they can do to help you achieve the best possible rates and coverage for your HGV fleet.

Want to find out about a fuel card for your business?

A fuel card consultant can help you select the best fuel card for your business, ensuring your drivers have the coverage they need at the best possible price.