Fuel expenses are one of the largest costs for any business which makes fuel cards for owner-operators all the more important. Choosing the right fuel card will provide you with an efficient and cost-effective method to manage your fuel costs.
In a time of fluctuating fuel prices, many owner-operators across the UK and Ireland are exploring fuel cards and the associated benefits they provide for their business.
In this blog post we will explain what fuel cards, the benefits you will receive plus tell you how you can get your own fuel card.
How Owner-Operators Can Use Fuel Cards
Instead of using cash or credit cards, both of which have their own risks, you can use a fuel card when purchasing fuel card.
The transaction is added to your account and your payment will depend on the payment terms you have agreed. This helps to reduce admin and will massively speed up your VAT reclaim process.
Check out our dedicated blog post where we discuss what fuel cards are.
Benefits Of Fuel Cards For Owner-Operators
Below are some of the ways you can benefit by using fuel cards:
- Discount fuel prices available
- Increased security and prevention of fraud
- Online Management Tools
- Reduce internal administration costs
- Simple invoicing with clear VAT separation
- No interest on purchases
- No need for receipts
Where Can Owner-Operators Use Fuel Cards?
Fuel cards are assigned to a site network which covers a wide variety of brands, this gives owner-operators plenty of choice and access to a large selection of sites.
The Fuelwise Fuel Card is accepted at over 5,250 sites (as of August 2023) right across the UK and Ireland. This is the largest independent site network of any fuel card provider. You can search for sites close to you by using own online site locator.
Why Owner-Operators Choose Fuelwise Fuel Cards?
Fuelwise is the perfect fuel card supplier for owner-operators and businesses of any size.
With access to over 5,250 sites this enables you to manage your cash flow, control costs and reduce time spent doing admin.
There are also no hidden charges as you simply pay for the fuel that you purchase. Plus, all transactions are interest free.
How To Get Fuel Cards
You can get fuel cards by completing the form below.
Once received a member of our team will be in contact.
Dominic Dysart
Dominic has been covering the fuel and fleet management industry for over six years, writing about topics such as Fuel Cards, Telematics and Vehicle Cameras.
