Sole Traders
At Fuelmate we recognise the importance of sole traders and small businesses to the economy. That’s why we’re committed to helping you find the most competitive fuel card solution to fit your business, in addition to providing you with all the on-going support you need to ensure you can spend less time on managing your fuel expenses and more time developing your business.
In smaller companies capital can be more precious than in larger ones. Our Small business fuel cards can help to reduce expenses and make daily operations more efficient. Our range of fuel cards allow you or your employees to pay for fuel in a fast, efficient, and secure way, whilst also enabling you to monitor and manage all of your petrol and diesel expenses under one account.
Best fuel cards for sole traders
We know that every organisation has its own unique requirements when it comes to fuel. Factors such as fleet size, work patterns and geography are influences in choosing the right fuel card for your business. Our partnerships with all the major UK network providers ensure we have an option suitable for your current and evolving business needs regardless of your fleet size and make-up.
Compare fuel cards and find your perfect match with our comparison tool
Contact us to discover how we can help find the perfect fuel card solution
For more information on how we can assist you in selecting the right card call us on 0800 158 3582. You can also apply for a fuel card using our online application form.
Fair and transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Control your usage
In addition to PIN protection you can also set a range of rules and limits to your fuel card account to help control usage and improve security.
Monitor your activity
Full online account management provides access to all your transactional information. You can also manage cards and view invoices.
We are here to help
When you contact us we can ensure you have the best solution based on your fuel spend and operational requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover our full range of FAQs here
How do fuel cards work?
For an in-depth explanation on how fuel cards work, please check out our guide dedicated to the topic.
To summarise:
Fuel cards work as an alternative payment method for fuel. Each card can be allocated to a driver or a vehicle within a business (including sole traders) and is used at an appropriate fuel station based on the fuel network the card is compatible with. All the driver needs to do is pay for the fuel in the same way you would with a credit or debit card at the cashier. No receipts need to be kept by the driver. In addition to capturing the litres purchased, the card will also prompt for vehicle odometer and registration data, which will be included in your transactional data. The company will then be invoiced for all transactions on the card, in one efficient bill.
What can you buy with a fuel card?
Most branded fuel cards can only be used to purchase fuel, except for a few cards which can be used to pay for toll roads. AdBlue and gas oil can be purchased on the majority of fuel cards too.
Our expenses card: Expensemate+ is optimised for fuel purchasing, as well as having the functionality to purchase wider business expenses. To find out more, and apply for an Expensemate card you can visit our website.
How do I apply for a fuel card account?
To apply for an account, you can give us a call on: 01482 387 777. One of our sales executives can provide you with any further information, and go through an application on the phone, or send the forms via email. You can also apply via our website with our online application form.
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