subject: Fuel Cards Control Drivers Expenses [print this page] Fuel cards are payment cards for diesel, petrol and other fuels at filling stations. Therefore, A diesel card or a petrol card is also known as a fuel card. Now-a-days, the expenses of drivers are too much in purchasing fuels which is bothering companies too. Rapid increase in the prices of fuels has become a major problem for all.
To minimize this burden of expense, Ireland has found a solution and that is the proper usage of diesel cards or fuel cards. This is the best way to manage and control your expenses for fuel. You can get an excellent quality of petrol and diesel in Ireland at affordable rates. Below are several reasons for and against the use of petrol cards and Diesel cards in Ireland.
Advantages of a Diesel Card/ Petrol Card in Ireland Over Credit Card
Heavy discount on fuel prices
Diesel cards in Ireland help to reduce drivers expenses
You can use your card to access all the site networks throughout Ireland
No need to give cash to drivers
Provides fraud prevention
Increased security
Getting Itemized invoicing showing details such as time, date, quantity, vehicle registration etc. to reduce the costs
E-Billing also offered. Get your invoice through email
Online account management is easy and free of charge. So, you can save time
Good for both small as well as large fleet operators
Weekly pricing is fixed that makes it very cheap and convenient.
Invoices are VAT approved
Diesel fleet fuel cards have smart chips to prevent cloning, control volumes and transactions per day or week. It also controls the number of times incorrect pin entries are allowed
Smart chip technology also helps in customizing the filling patterns
Offers of reward schemes
Fleet efficiency and MPG reporting
Minimize administration time via management tools
Minor Disadvantages of Diesel Card/ Petrol Card
Diesel card cancellation/ stopping periods can sometimes be longer
Credit periods are usually shorter
Monthly or Annual card provision charge sometimes applied
These disadvantages are minor so can be avoided and can make the use of fuel cards to make your business cost effective by deducting the extra expenses.
