7 Common Myths About Fuel Cards Debunked

Are you considering a fuel card but concerned about the potential drawbacks? Rest assured, we’re here to help. At InterFuels, customer satisfaction is at the core of our values and we appreciate our customers’ concerns. In this blog, we will be debunking 7 common myths about fuel cards to help give you peace of mind when considering our fuel cards for your business. 

1. Fuel Cards Are Only Suitable For Large Business Fleets: Fuel cards are highly beneficial for businesses of all sizes, small, large, or somewhere in between. So long as your business has a fuel requirement of 500 litres or more, signing up for InterFuels fuel cards can be extremely useful in minimising your business’ fuel expenditure by offering cost savings on pump prices. 

Are you a small business considering fuel cards? Check out our Advice Hub article about the best fuel cards for small businesses.  

2. Fuel cards are expensive and come with hidden fees: One of our mottoes at InterFuels is that we're 'free to join and free to leave’. This is because we do not apply fees to our fuel cards or fuel card prices, nor are you tied into a contract when signing up for our fuel cards. Our fuel cards have helped businesses save an average of £1,320* per annum with no hidden fees. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide a transparent service for our customers whilst also saving their businesses money. 

*This annual average cost saving is based on an average InterFuels drawing account of 2,200 litres per month, with an average saving of 5ppl. 

3. Fuel cards are difficult to manage and require tedious paperwork: A key feature of having a fuel card(s) with InterFuels is our online account management. When using InterFuels fuel cards, you will be sent weekly invoices via email and can also track your fleet’s fuel usage on our useful online account management system. This removes the need for paper invoices and also streamlines account management, 

4. Applying for fuel cards is a time-consuming process: Applying for InterFuels fuel cards is quick and simple! All you need to do is fill out our online enquiry form. After filling out the form, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your fuelling requirements and which fuel card will be best for you and your business. 

5. Fuel cards are only for diesel vehicles: At InterFuels, we offer a range of fuel cards to meet your fleet’s needs. Whether your fleet requires diesel or petrol - we’ve got you covered. All of our fuel cards cover diesel, however, if you’re looking for fuel cards that cover petrol, we recommend the Shell Fleet and Fast Fuel fuel cards. Both cards provide excellent national coverage, as well as brilliant cost savings on petrol. 

6. Fuel cards have limited coverage in rural or remote areas: Our fuel cards offer extensive national coverage, making sure that you won’t be caught short when you need to refuel! If you’re interested in signing up for fuel cards, but concerned about fuel station coverage, our expert customer service team can recommend the best cards for you and your fleet. You can contact us by submitting a fuel card quote or by submitting a contact form. You can also give us a call or drop us an email with your enquiries and we will get back to you within 24 hours. Alternatively, you can use the e-route site locator to identify the fuel stations closest to you. 

7. Fuel cards are not environmentally friendly and promote excessive fuel consumption: Fuel cards are simply a payment method that provides drivers convenience when paying for fuel. Fuel cards have no direct impact on fuel consumption or the environmental friendliness of vehicles. The environmental impact generated by fuel depends on fuel consumption, and how the vehicle is used and maintained. Instead, fuel cards help to promote efficient and responsible fuel usage by providing businesses with the tools to track their fuel expenses, as well as monitor the business’ fuel consumption.

For more information about how eco-friendly driving practices and fuel cards can help your business achieve its sustainability goals, click here.