Are you looking for an unbiased opinion of DCI vs CSC vs Fuelwise Fuel Cards?
These three fuel cards are ideal for businesses that operate company vehicles and require a solution for purchasing fuel. But which is the best fuel card for Ireland?
This blog post will review DCI vs CSC vs Fuelwise to see which fuel card is best for your business.
Table of Contents
- What is a Fuel Card?
- Company Introductions
- Site Network
- Online Tools
- Telematics
- Final Verdict
What Is A Fuel Card?
A fuel card is a method of payment for drivers that enables owners or managers to track spend, limit usage and help improve the management of their vehicles. We have put together a brilliant post detailing how to use a fuel card.
DCI vs CSC vs Fuelwise: Irish Fuel Card Comparison
Before comparing the fuel cards, let’s get an overview of what each fuel card does and how they work.
DCI
Diesel Card Ireland have been serving customers for over 25 years and provide fleet management tools to help businesses manage their fleets.
CSC
The CSS Fuel Card provides fuel card solutions to customers across the UK and Ireland and have been trading for over 25 years.
Fuelwise
Fuelwise is Ireland’s original fuel card supplier and were established in 1989, providing integrated Fuel & Fleet Management systems to a wide range of businesses for over 30 years.
Site Network
Having access to a large network of fuel stations is important when choosing a fuel card supplier. It’s important to check the breakdown of sites rather than the total number, for example how many provide HGV facilities or 24 hour opening.
DCI
The DCI network is divided amongst their range of cards, for example Pump Saver and Main Route. They have a total of 1,600 sites in ROI and over 400 in NI. Your access to sites will depend on the type of card you select.
CSC
The CSC Fuel Card can be used at over 3,500 sites across the UK and Ireland.
Fuelwise
Fuelwise Fuel Cards are accepted at over 6,000 sites across the UK and Ireland, available through a single card solution. There is over 1,500 sites in Ireland and 4,300 sites in the UK.
Online Tools
Managing your fuel cards can be difficult to keep track of. You have to monitor transactions, usage and keep records of your Card Numbers and PINs. Choosing a supplier who can provide a system to do this should be a priority.
DCI
DCI Fuel Card provide customers with access to Velocity Fleet, tailor built for the fuel card industry. Using this system you can manage cards, create reports and access historical invoices.
CSC
CSC offer a system that enables customers to view invoices, export transactions and view fuel card data.
Fuelwise
Similar to DCI, Fuelwise provide customers with access to Velocity. Customers of Fuelwise can also integrate GPS Telematics, Vehicle Cameras and Daily Vehicle Checks into this system.
Telematics
GPS Tracking and Telematics devices come in all shapes and sizes, with different features available.
DCI
DCI offer a GPS Tracking solution that provides vehicle information analysis. You can choose from self-install or professional installation.
CSC
CSC don’t provide any GPS Vehicle Tracking solutions.
Fuelwise
Fuelwise provides an integrated Fuel Card and Telematics system that is managed through one system. This integration can reduce fleet management costs by up to 20% per vehicle annually, alongside providing detailed driver and vehicle metrics.
Irish Fuel Card Comparison Table
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the DCI, CSC and Fuelwise Fuel Cards to help you determine which best suits your business needs.
Fuelwise Fuel Cards | DCI Fuel Cards | CSC Fuel Cards | |
Pricing | Weekly | Weekly | Bands |
Site Network | 6,000 sites | 1,900 sites | 4,400 sites |
Online Tools | Velocity Fleet | Velocity Fleet | CSC Online |
Card Fee | £15.00 | £18.00 | N/a |
Account Setup Fee | Free | Free | Free |
Trustpilot Reviews Score | N/a |
Final Verdict
When it comes to fuel cards it’s important to consider more than just the price. It’s important to consider access to sites, management tools and vehicle tracking integrations.
Whilst DCI and Fuelwise have a similar number of sites, Fuelwise provides one price at all sites. DCI however, offer numerous cards with different prices for different sites. CSC have considerably less sites across the UK and Ireland when compared to the other two.
All three suppliers provide customers with access to an online management system. This enables customers to access transactions and generate reports.
CSC don’t provide any GPS Tracking integration. DCI offer both a self-install and professionally installed solutions, compared to Fuelwise who offer an integrated Fuel Card and Telematics system that can reduce fleet management costs by up to 20% per vehicle annually.
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Marketing Manager at Fuelwise
Dominic has been covering the fuel and fleet management industry for over seven years, writing about Fuel Cards, Telematics, and Vehicle Cameras. In 2023 he was awarded the Excellence In Marketing award at the Causeway Chamber Business Awards, followed by the Best Use Of Social Media In Service/B2B at the 2024 NI Social Media Awards. You can connect with Dominic on LinkedIn here.
