Fuel Card Comparison

Shell Fuel Card and FleetCard™: Find the Best Fuel Card for Your Business

Choosing the right fuel card is essential for managing fleet expenses effectively. Here’s an overview of FleetCard and Shell Card to help you make an informed decision.

FleetCard offers a suite of features designed to help your business manage all fuel and vehicle expenses in the one place.

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FleetCard Offers:
  • Good discounts on fuel and vehicle related expenses, such as services and repair
  • Generous payment terms and is accepted at over 90% of fuel sites nationwide
  • Single tax invoice with all of your fuel and vehicle related expenses
  • No need to keep track of individual receipts
  • Significantly streamlining your administration
  • Excellent control with the ability to restrict fuel types and monthly spend limits at a card level.
  • With over 2,500 chargers across more than 1,600 charging sites nationwide and growing, FleetCard +Electric ensures worry-free charging. It includes fuel, EV charging and non-fuel purchases from our partners all on one invoice.

FleetCard™

Shell Card

Compare features

Discounts & Fees

Fuel discounts

Card fees per card

Transaction fees

Acceptance

Number of fuel sites nationwide

Number of fuel brands

Number of non-merchants

Accepting non-fuel merchant brands

Other services

Roadside assistance

Car wash

GPS fleet tracking

24/7 customer service

Reporting & management

ATO compliant invoice

Card management

  • Ability to restrict by fuel type
  • Ability to limit monthly spend

Flexible no lock-in contract (cancel anytime)

Payment terms

FleetCard™

6¢ p/litre*
at Shell & Coles
3¢ p/litre*
at FleetCard selected sites

$2.99*

$0.00*

6,100+

13

Shell & Coles Express, Ampol, EG, Caltex, BP, United, Woolworths, 7-Eleven, Mobil, Puma Energy, Metro, Liberty, Freedom Fuels, Westside

6,000+

14

Tyrepower, O'Brien Autoglass, Marshall Batteries, Mycar Tyre & Auto, Bridgestone, Bob Jane T Marts, JAX Tyres, Verizon Connect, Ultra Tune, Beaurepaires, Dunlop Super Dealer, Goodyear Autocore, ABS, Midas
Optional at card level

  • Ability to restrict by fuel type
  • Ability to limit monthly spend

Interest free credit period up to 51 days

Shell Card

6¢ p/litre* at Shell selected sites

$0.00*

$0.00*

1,300

2

1 Shell, Coles & Reddy Exress
Not offered
Not offered

  • Ability to restrict by fuel type

Flexible payment terms

FleetCard™

Shell Card

Discounts & Fees

Fuel discounts

6¢ p/litre*
at Shell & Coles
3¢ p/litre*
at FleetCard selected sites
6¢ p/litre* at Shell selected sites

Card fees per card

$2.99*

$0.00*

Transaction fees

$0.00*

$0.00*

Acceptance

Number of fuel sites nationwide

6,100+

1,300

Number of fuel brands

13

Shell & Coles Express, Ampol, EG, Caltex, BP, United, Woolworths, 7-Eleven, Mobil, Puma Energy, Metro, Liberty, Freedom Fuels, Westside

2

1 Shell, Coles & Reddy Exress

Number of non-merchants

6,000+

Not offered

Accepting non-fuel merchant brands

14

Tyrepower, O'Brien Autoglass, Marshall Batteries, Mycar Tyre & Auto, Bridgestone, Bob Jane T Marts, JAX Tyres, Verizon Connect, Ultra Tune, Beaurepaires, Dunlop Super Dealer, Goodyear Autocore, ABS, Midas
Not offered

Other services

Roadside assistance

Optional at card level

Car wash

GPS fleet tracking

24/7 customer service

Reporting & management

ATO compliant invoice

Card management

Ability to restrict by fuel type
Ability to restrict by fuel type
Ability to limit monthly spend

Flexible no lock-in contract (cancel anytime)

Payment terms

Interest free credit period up to 51 days

Flexible payment terms

*This comparison is for informational purposes only. Fees, terms and conditions are subject to change.

What do I need to apply for FleetCard™?

A valid ABN/ACN

Owner or directors details and drivers licence

Details of cardholders and vehicles

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Apply for a FleetCard via our online application in under 5 minutes, including a real time credit check.

Why should your business choose FleetCard™?

Acceptance

FleetCard is accepted at over 90% of fuel sites, +Electric charging stations across Australia.

Control

Total vehicle expense control through product restrictions and the abililty to monitor spend

Streamline

One monthly simple tax invoice to simplify your accounting

Savings

Everday fuel savings from our nationwide network of fuel sites and partners

Partners

Extensive non-fuel partner network includes servicing, tyres, parts, glass and more.

Testimonial

"Having on all-in-one card to manage business vehicles has improved our route efficiency and confidence in drivers. They don't worry about paper receipts or need to plan routes by fuel”

Chris Cameron
The Road Trip Founder

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I move my business fuel cards across to FleetCard

Applications take around 5 minutes to complete, including credit check. Once approved, you will receive your cards within 5-10 business days. Fuel cards arrive activated and are ready to be used to ensure a hassle-free experience.

Which card offers wider fuel station coverage across Australia?

FleetCard offers wider fuel station coverage across Australia, being accepted at over 90% of fuel stations nationwide.

Can I use my FleetCard at Shell?

Yes, you can. In addition to Shell, you can also use your FleetCard at over 90% of all fuel sites across Australia at all major brands including; Shell & Coles Express, Caltex, Mobil, BP, Woolworths, Liberty, United and more.

What are the main differences between the Shell Fuel Card and the Fleet Card?

The Shell Fuel Card and the FleetCard both offer businesses solutions for managing fuel expenses, but they have distinct features. The Shell FuelCard is a direct product from Shell, providing access to Shell stations with benefits like discounts and detailed reporting. In contrast, FleetCard acts as a reseller, offering broader acceptance across various fuel brands, including Shell stations, which can add flexibility for businesses with diverse fueling needs. When choosing between them, consider whether the specific benefits and reporting features of the Shell Fuel Card align with your needs, or if the broader acceptance and flexibility of the Fleet Card better suit your operational requirements.

Does FleetCard provide GPS fleet tracking? What kind of support do you offer customers?

Yes, FleetCard integrates with a GPS asset tracking and driver monitoring software providers which is useful for business' that need to track and optimise their fleet efficiency.