Esso has an extensive network across the UK with over 1,200 fuel stations, making its fuel cards a consistently popular choice for fleet drivers. While all their fuel cards offer competitive rates for Esso fuel, it can be worth exploring the options available to find which card will suit your fleet best.
Our guide will take you through the ins and outs of an Esso fuel card to help you make an informed decision.
How to use an Esso card
Once you receive your Esso fuel card, it will already be active and ready to use. Our site locator helps you to find the nearest fuel station that accepts your Esso card so you can plan your journeys in advance. Esso fuel cards work the same as any other fuel card; however, if you’ve never used one before, it can be puzzling at first.
Fuel cards are designed to make purchasing fuel simpler and easier than giving drivers in your fleet cash or company cards.
The physical fuel card will be printed with the company name and vehicle registration number on the front if required; an additional signature strip along the back of the card, and the requirement of a PIN provides additional security. Magnetic strips allow fuel card providers, such as Right Fuel Card, to capture information and data on how the card is used.
The captured data can then be passed onto fleet managers or decision-makers who can assess how fuel is being consumed, and how often refills are required and can accompany and complement any other telematics gathered.
At Right Fuel Card, we compile the information surrounding your drivers' fuelling activity into easy-to-read reports that can be accessed online. Our online account management system allows you to view your fuel transactions, monitor usage, print invoices, and manage PINs for all your Esso fuel cards.
How does an Esso fuel card work?
An Esso fuel card works as a secure, cashless way for drivers to pay for fuel and approved vehicle-related products at Esso stations. When a driver refuels, they simply present their Esso fuel card at the till or pay-at-pump and enter their unique PIN to authorise the transaction.
Each transaction is automatically recorded, capturing key details such as fuel type, location, date, time and cost. This removes the need for drivers to submit fuel receipts and reduces the administrative burden for businesses managing multiple vehicles.
All fuel purchases are then consolidated into a single weekly invoice, making it easier to track spend and manage cash flow. With access to online reporting, fleet managers can monitor usage, spot unusual activity, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency across the fleet.
Which Esso fuel card is right for you?
An Esso fuel card gives businesses greater control over their fleet and expenses, as well as other benefits.
The Esso Card Commercial (also known as the Esso Truck fuel card) is designed for HGV fleets that want to focus on fuel price and quality. Providing a fixed weekly diesel price, drivers can access Esso's network of 1,200 fuel stations, including 250 HGV-accessible locations.
While the Commercial Card is known as Esso's Truck Card, it's compatible with all vehicle types, which is worth bearing in mind if your fleet includes multiple types.
Why choose Esso cards?
Esso fleet cards come with a range of benefits that are useful for both drivers and fleet owners.
In addition to Esso petrol and diesel, Esso's fuel cards can be used to purchase lubricants and AdBlue to keep your fleet vehicles in top condition on the road; however, a surcharge will apply. Not only that, but a well-maintained vehicle will run more smoothly and efficiently, improving fuel economy and requiring fewer stops.
You can also keep your fleet sparkling clean with an Esso fuel card, as your drivers can use it to pay for car washes that can be found at 870 Esso stations across the UK.
In addition to all the perks that Esso fuel cards offer, drivers can also benefit from a rewards program that allows them to collect Nectar points if they fill up at participating Esso-branded service stations. Diesel and petrol purchases can lead to Nectar points at nearly 1000 Esso stations in the UK.
Esso fuel card benefits
Using an Esso fuel card offers a range of practical benefits for businesses of all sizes. One of the main advantages is cost control, with fixed weekly pricing helping to protect your business from fluctuating pump prices and making fuel spend easier to forecast.
Esso fuel cards also improve visibility and control over how fuel is used. Detailed reporting allows you to track driver behaviour, mileage patterns and refuelling frequency, supporting better decision-making and helping to reduce unnecessary fuel costs.
Security is another key benefit. PIN-protected cards, vehicle or driver restrictions, and spend controls help reduce the risk of misuse or fraud compared to cash or company debit cards.
Finally, the size of Esso’s UK network means drivers can refuel conveniently while staying on approved routes, reducing detours and downtime. Combined with access to premium fuels and additional services such as AdBlue and car washes, Esso fuel cards offer a simple, reliable solution for everyday fleet management.
What fuel can I buy at an Esso Station?
Buying fuel from Esso stations lets you choose their specialist Synergy petrol, a fuel designed by engineers to clean your vehicle from the inside out. Using bespoke molecules that can reduce engine deposits, Esso's Synergy petrol can undo and prevent the dirt built up in places like your intake valves.
Synergy Supreme+ 99 is another of Esso's premium fuels that can benefit your fleet, providing the same cleaning molecules and adding molecules designed to reduce friction in your engine, helping moving parts operate more efficiently.
Esso provides a great selection of fuels at thousands of stations up and down the country, and offers excellent benefits for your company, fleet and drivers, making it a popular choice for businesses. If you're interested in exploring how an Esso fuel card can benefit your company, speak with our team today.
