Fuel Cards: Beware of hidden charges

Dec 11, 2023

Beware of hidden charges from your fuel card services supplier

The justification of using fuel cards is to avoid the admin nightmare of your drivers’ expenses. You are savvy enough to choose a fuel card that claims to control your fuel expenditure problem. But hang on a minute, are you really in control?

When did you last check your fuel card suppliers’ invoice?

Are you getting the best price for diesel and petrol?  Are you getting the best deal for charging your electric vehicles? Have they added loads of hidden extra charges, without your approval? Are you paying for services you havntt asked for and do not need?

Sneaky? Particularly when we are all supposed to be in it together during the cost of living crisis. At times like these, it is natural to want to keep fuel expenses down to protect the businesses, customers, and employees. You are relying on your fuel card supplier – but can you trust them?

Hidden charges 

Look out for the hidden “services” – these could be carbon counting; card protection; mileage counting or fleet tool kit. If you asked and approved for them then brilliant, but if not, you are needlessly paying for them with your hard-earned cash.

Finding a fuel card supplier that is right for how you wish to do business is as important as finding a fuel card that is right for your business. Check how much you are paying today. Trust is an essential factor, and if there is no trust, then do not trust your current supplier.

One supplier never has hidden charges!

Not all fuel card companies are the same, and there is an alternative Fleetmaxx Solutions.

  • We will give you a straight answer and fuel card solutions to your fleet.
  • We have no hidden charges or costs.
  • We have no levy transaction charges.
  • We will not put your account on an automatic price escalator.
  • We do give discounts to suit your business needs – that includes the major brands such as Esso, Shell and Texaco. Plus, specialist networks too, such as Diesel Direct and UK Fuels.
  • We have dedicated account managers, not anonymous call centre operators.

We have a selection of fuel cards that will match your needs

With our extensive range of fuel and EV charge cards giving you access to a vast filling stations network, we will ensure you get the right card that matches whatever journey your business takes your drivers on.

So, any time your current fuel card supplier fails and tries to sneak in hidden charges, you know what to do: call the team at Fleetmaxx Solutions, your trusted partner on 01367 704 910.

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