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Fleet Credit Card Guide
 

So you are in the market for a fleet credit card, well, there are numerous types on the market. The list is so broad I would not be able to tell you about all of them here. What I will try to do is give you a list of the more popular fleet credit cards and end this article before you get tired of reading.

Is that ok? Well then, let’s get started.

A Look at the Shell Fleet Credit Card

The cards offered by Shell are called the Fleet credit card and the Fleet Plus. Both cards share the following benefits:

• Online account management at any time with no additional cost

• Pay at the pump convenience

• Flexible payment terms is an option that can be used

• The Shell business cards are accepted at thousands locations

Below are the differentiating benefits of both business cards

Shell Fleet Credit Card

Shell Fleet Plus Card

Annual Fee

None

No info given

APR

22.49%

None

Option to Revolve

Yes

Sorry

Fuel Discounts

Sorry

1.5% – 3%

Assigned Card Per Driver

Yes

Yes

Detailed Monthly Transactions

Yes

Yes

Fuel and Oil Only

No

Yes

Security of assigned
Driver ID Numbers

Sorry

Yes

Fuel only

Yes

yes

Spending Restrictions

None

None

The Shell cards are popular for two main reasons:

  • Drivers won’t have to complete any fuel/vehicle reports
  • Drivers can access car washes and/or food marts for use at most locations

Now take a look at what Chevron Offers…..

The Chevron Business Credit Card

This Chevron credit card is accepted nationwide and comes with these benefits:

· Simplify your budgeting process

· Increase your security

· Enjoy more control over vehicle expenses

· Lower your administrative costs

· Turn-key system to control, monitor and analyze fuel expenses!

As a business owner, this card could be the answer to fleet management issues.

  • Each card can be custom-embossed for each driver, vehicle, department or project
  • Additional and customized embossed cards upon request
  • Monthly statements are customized
  • Use monthly statements to track each vehicle or driver's purchases
  • Online account management

So far so good, let’s see what else I can find for you.

Enterprise Fleet Credit Cards

With an Enterprise card you can enjoy the following benefits:

  • Manage and control your fleet expense and save cash while improving your bottom line
  • Use your fleet credit card at every major oil company
  • Use your card to consolidate travel, entertainment and procurement spending
  • Enjoy security and control via the fleet card service
  • Have cards assigned and restricted to specific vehicle operating expenses
  • Choose from various reports to help you analyze all your company expenses
  • Choose your report format. Paper or electronic
  • Online access to all the information you need for managing your portfolio

To find out more about how Enterprise can help and for more information on rates and APRs etc, you’ll have to contact them as their website was lacking in that area.

Have You Heard Of Fuelrite?

Fuelrite offers a card to take care of your diesel expenses. Here are the advantages of owning such a card:

  • The card is free
  • Receive discounts on all your gas at sites throughout the North Eastern US
  • You don’t have to worry about transaction, management or membership fees. It’s all free
  • Receive detailed tax and custom reporting as well as detailed fleet information.
  • Enjoy free electronic file transfers
  • Security is taken seriously, so enjoy tight controls by driver and vehicle
  • Access the professional account management and customer service experience
  • Oh did I mention The FUELRITE Card System is Free!

So that is the list of fleet credit cards I have for you. If none of them suits your needs, then take a look at a range of gas credit cards. Who knows you just might find the card you want within that category.

Alternatively you can search and compare other types of credit cards on the market.


Author: Jenniel Taylor-Samuel Posted: 2007-12-03
 
 

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