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Courier fuel cards
Enjoy access to 86% of fuel stations across the UK
Save money on fuel with guaranteed discounts
Reclaim VAT using HMRC-compliant invoices
How fuel cards can help couriers
Fuel cards are game-changers for couriers. They offer far more than a traditional business payment card, including discounts on fuel purchases, simplified expense management, as well as a range of security features. There are many options to choose from, each offering their own unique benefits, from fuel cards for self employed couriers, large organisations and businesses operating in Europe.
With a fuel card, you can easily track your business’ fuel usage, find potential areas for cost savings, and protect your company from the risk of fraud. What’s more, many courier fuel cards offer additional perks such as weekly fixed pricing, pump discounts, loyalty points and HMRC-compliant invoices.
Best fuel cards for couriers
When it comes to choosing the right fuel card for your courier business, there are several factors to consider. The ideal card should offer a wide network of fuel stations to accommodate your diverse delivery routes, competitive fuel prices to help you maximise your profit margins, and additional benefits such as loyalty points or rewards to enhance your overall value proposition.
Fleetone fuel card
The 4,100 stations in its network, including 70% of motorway stops, ensure that you can easily find fuel wherever your deliveries take you. What’s more, Fleetone offers guaranteed savings of up to 10p per litre, perfect for those who require frequent refuelling.
Fuelplus fuel card and Fuelplus Hybrid
An excellent courier fuel card option, Fuelplus allows you to easily refuel during your deliveries without having to deviate from your route, with access to supermarket stops such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda Express, as well as competitive weekly fixed fuel prices.
Texaco Fastfuel card
With access to over 3,800 stations nationwide, including supermarket stops, Texaco fuel cards are an excellent choice for couriers who are always on the go. Also benefit from the choice between weekly fixed rates and discounts at the pump.
BP Plus fuel card
BP Plus allows you to choose between guaranteed pump discounts and weekly fixed pricing options, as well as earning BPme reward points each time you refill at any of their 3,400+ stations.
Esso National fuel card
Fill up at over 3,600 locations in the UK, including major brands such as Esso, Shell and BP. The Esso National card is a great fuel card for couriers looking for extensive coverage, easy access to major brands and cost savings on fuel.
Shell Multi-Network fuel card
Earn Shell Go+ loyalty points and access over 3,000 stations nationwide, whilst benefiting from flexibility of choice between weekly fixed rates and discounted pump prices.
Benefits of courier fuel cards
Save Money
Enjoy competitive pricing, whether it's pump discounts or weekly fixed rates, to reduce your fuel costs and improve your bottom line.
Streamline Administration
Speed up admin tasks with our online portal and app, which provide HMRC-compliant invoices for easy management.
Extensive Coverage
With coverage in 97% of UK postcode areas, including even the most rural locations, courier fuel cards ensure you can always find a convenient refuelling spot. Also benefit from our e-route planner, allowing you to optimise your routes and minimise fuel consumption.
Increase visibility
Manage your cards, invoices, transactions, alerts, and spending limits effortlessly online. Gain valuable insights into your couriers’ fuel usage with detailed reports.
Promote Sustainability
Reduce your environmental impact by accessing EV charging points, sustainable fuels, such as HVO and carbon offset options.
Convenient Refuelling
Refuel at major supermarket stops, making it easy to top up while dropping off or picking up packages.
Benefits of fuel cards for self employed couriers
It’s not just large delivery companies who benefit from the use of fuel cards, they’re also indispensable for many small businesses and sole traders looking to save money and improve efficiencies.
Keeping track of expenses is one of the main challenges for self employed couriers, and the administrative responsibilities can often feel overwhelming and time consuming. That’s where fuel cards for self employed couriers can help. Your fuel card will be linked to the Radius Velocity portal, where you can download usage reports and HMRC-compliant invoices, taking the stress out of your tax returns.
A dedicated card just for fuel payments prevents you from having to check through your personal or business bank accounts to reconcile your fuel expenses. Self employed couriers also benefit from all of the other perks of fuel cards, including guaranteed discounts on fuel.
Courier fuel card management made simple with Radius Velocity
Radius Velocity provides everything you need to manage your couriers’ fuel consumption in a way that’s effective, efficient and beneficial for both the business and your drivers. By consolidating fuel purchases into a single account, Radius Velocity empowers managers to track fuel usage, identify cost-saving opportunities, and gain better control over fuel expenses. The app and online portal offers enhanced security features, including the ability to block lost or stolen cards and request replacements. Additionally, the platform provides HMRC-approved invoices for streamlined administrative tasks.
Frequently asked questions
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