Are you wondering whether you should choose the Shell Fuel Card or Fuelwise Fuel Card for your business?
Well, we have the answer for you. We have compared both fuel cards and reviewed the following information:
- Pricing
- Site Network
- Online Tools
- Card Charges
- TrustPilot Reviews
About The Fuel Cards
Shell has been operating in the UK for over a century providing fuel solutions to businesses and and non-businesses. There is over 1,000 Shell branded fuel stations in the UK providing fuel and electric vehicle charging points.
The Fuelwise Fuel Card is designed for small and large businesses, providing a safe, secure and convenient method for purchasing fuel. Fuelwise has been in business since 1989 and was Ireland’s first fuel card supplier. They have continued to expand their product portfolio and alongside fuel cards offer Telematics, Vehicle Cameras and Vehicle Check solutions.
Fuel Card Pricing
Both Shell and Fuelwise provider a fixed weekly price, which means that one price is sent each week which is valid at every site on their network.
Site Network
According to the Shell website, their fuel card is accepted at over 1,100 Shell branded fuel stations, plus a further 2,500 partner sites in the UK.
The Fuelwise Fuel Card can be used at 407 fuel stations in Northern Ireland, 1,600 in Republic of Ireland plus a further 4,000 stations in the UK mainland. This is a combined site network of over 6,000 fuel stations. Check out the Fuelwise Fuel Card Site Locator.
Online Tools
Shell Fuel Card provide their customers with access to Shell Fleet Hub.
Using this system their customers can access digital invoices, create fuel transaction reports plus access their fuel card details.
Fuelwise Fuel Card provide their customers with access to Velocity Fleet.
It is an online account management system designed for the fuel card industry and used by multiple providers.
Using Velocity, you can manage your fuel cards, access invoices, create bespoke reports, view your latest transactions and track your vehicles using GPS Vehicle Tracking.
Card Fee
No information on an annual card fee could be found for the Shell Fuel Card.
The Fuelwise Fuel Card has an annual card fee of £15.00.
Trustpilot Reviews
Shell has a 1.4 star rating on Trustpilot having received a total of 610 reviews, as of April 2025.
Fuelwise Fuel Card has a 4.5 star rating from a total of 104 reviews.
Review Overview
Let’s take a quick look at the comparison of Shell Fuel Card and Fuelwise Fuel Card in one table.
Shell Fuel Card | Fuelwise Fuel Card | |
Pricing | Fixed Weekly | Fixed Weekly |
Site Network | 3.600 sites | 6,000 sites |
Online Tools | Shell Fleet Hub | Velocity Fleet |
Card Fee | N/a | £15 per year |
Trustpilot Score | ||
Account Setup Fee | Free | Free |
*All information is correct at the time of publishing.
How Do I Get A Fuel Card?
The first step to getting a fuel card is by finding out how much you will save with Fuelwise compared to Shell Fuel Cards.
You can request a free diesel price quote by completing the form included below.
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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.
