Cut your fleet fuel card costs
If your business runs vehicles, fuel is often the second biggest cost after wages, and the fuel card behind it is rarely reviewed. The wrong network, pump linked pricing or quiet card fees can add up fast. OptiFlow Watch reviews your fuel card alongside every other bill so you are on the right deal for how you actually drive.
Why businesses overpay on fuel
A fuel card is meant to save money through network discounts, simpler accounting and reclaimable VAT. The trouble is that most businesses pick a card when they buy their first van and never look again, even as their routes, mileage and fleet change. If your drivers fill up where your card gives the weakest discount, or the card prices at the pump rather than a fixed weekly rate, you can pay noticeably more per litre than you need to.
On top of the fuel itself there are card fees, transaction charges and sometimes account charges that rarely get questioned. Multiply a few pence a litre and a handful of monthly fees across a whole fleet and a year, and it is real money. OptiFlow Watch brings the fuel card into the same review as your energy, insurance and telecoms, so it is checked rather than forgotten.
Figures depend on your mileage, fleet and network. A review uses your own fuel spend to show the real numbers.
What to check on your fuel card
Network coverage
The best card is the one with strong discounts where your drivers actually fill up, not the biggest network on paper.
Pricing model
Fixed weekly pricing can beat pump price, or the reverse, depending on the network. It is worth knowing which you are on.
Card and transaction fees
Per card fees and transaction charges eat into the discount. They are easy to overlook and easy to compare.
VAT and reporting
A good card gives HMRC ready invoices and reclaimable VAT, saving admin as well as fuel cost.
Fleet fit
Cars, vans and HGVs suit different cards. As a fleet changes, the card that fit at the start may not fit now.
Multiple cards
Running several cards can leave you missing the best rate. Consolidating is sometimes cheaper and simpler.
Common questions
Does OptiFlow Watch cover fuel cards?
Yes. Your fuel card is reviewed alongside every other bill your business pays, so it is checked against how and where your drivers actually fill up.
Will I have to change cards?
Only if it saves money for the way you drive. If your current card is already the best fit, we tell you and keep watching for changes.
What does OptiFlow Watch cost?
A flat £49.99 a month across every bill we monitor. It is built to pay for itself through the savings it finds.
Is a fuel card worth it for a small fleet?
Often yes, even for a few vehicles, thanks to network discounts, reclaimable VAT and far simpler accounting than loose receipts.
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See if your fuel card is the right one
Send us a recent fuel statement and we will check it against the market, alongside every other bill your business pays.