Fuel Cards

The Esso Card Everything You Need to Know

The UK’s largest single fuel network. 3,600+ sites across Esso, BP and Shell. Fixed weekly pricing, Nectar points for drivers, and full account management through The Fuel Store.

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What is the Esso Card?

The Esso Card is a business fuel card that gives your drivers access to over 3,600 fuel sites across the UK, covering Esso, BP, and Shell forecourts. With over 1,400 Esso sites alone, it is now the largest single fuel network in the UK, making it one of the most flexible cards available for businesses that need to keep their fleet moving without detours.

Like all fuel cards through The Fuel Store, the Esso Card operates on a fixed weekly pricing model. The price is set every Monday and stays the same for the entire week. Your drivers fill up when they need to. You pay a predictable rate with no hidden costs or surcharges.

Everything to do with your account is managed through The Fuel Store. That means one point of contact for applications, card management, invoicing, and support.

For a broader introduction to how fuel cards work, see our complete fuel card guide.

Why businesses choose the Esso Card

The UK’s largest single fuel network, with 1,400+ Esso sites and partner access to BP and Shell

3,600+ total sites including 1,170+ HGV-friendly locations, 2,400+ 24-hour sites, and 110+ motorway stops

Fixed weekly pricing with zero hidden costs or surcharges, set every Monday

VAT-compliant invoices generated automatically for every transaction

Nectar points collected at Esso-branded stations at no extra cost to your business

Full account management through The Fuel Store customer portal

Where can you use the Esso Card?

With over 3,600 fuel sites across Esso, BP, and Shell, the Esso Card offers one of the widest networks in the TFS portfolio. For businesses where dead mileage is a real cost, that breadth matters. Your drivers should never have to deviate from their route just to find a compatible site.

The network breaks down as follows:

1,400+ Esso sites, making it the UK’s largest single fuel network
Partner access to BP and Shell sites for a total of 3,600+
1,170+ HGV-friendly sites for commercial vehicle fleets
2,400+ 24-hour sites for drivers working shifts or overnight routes
110+ motorway locations for long-distance and haulage operations

The multi-brand acceptance makes the Esso Card particularly strong for fleets covering varied routes where locking to a single forecourt brand is not practical.

To find accepted sites near your routes, use the Station Finder at stationfinder.co.uk.

For guidance on how to use your card at the pump, including manned and unmanned sites, see the using your card guide.

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How does Esso Card pricing work?

The Esso Card operates on a fixed weekly pricing model. A competitive rate is set every Monday and applies to all transactions for the entire week, up to midnight Sunday. What you see is what you pay, with no hidden costs or surcharges on any Esso fuel.

Whatever the pump says on a Wednesday or a Friday, your drivers pay the fixed weekly rate. No mid-week price spikes. No surprises when the invoice arrives.

For businesses managing fuel budgets, this predictability makes a genuine difference. You can forecast weekly fuel spend with confidence, spot unusual consumption patterns more easily, and protect your margins from the kind of volatility that pump-price arrangements expose you to.

Fixed pricing is standard across most fuel cards in The Fuel Store portfolio. For more on how fixed pricing compares to pump price arrangements, see our complete fuel card guide.

Staying in control of your fuel spend

The Esso Card through The Fuel Store gives you a proper set of controls to make sure fuel spend goes exactly where it should.

For an additional layer of protection, FraudGuard adds automated fraud monitoring across your account, identifying suspicious patterns before they become a costly problem.

Through your account you can:

Set per-transaction spending limits for individual cards

Restrict cards to specific fuel types, such as diesel only

Require a driver PIN at the pump for every transaction

Tie cards to specific vehicle registrations

Receive alerts for unusual or out-of-pattern transactions

Suspend or cancel individual cards instantly if a card is lost or a driver leaves

Managing your Esso Card account

Everything to do with your Esso Card is managed through The Fuel Store. That means one point of contact for setup, card management, support, and invoicing. You deal with us directly from day one, and every Fuel Store customer gets a dedicated account manager to help you get the most from your card.

Through The Fuel Store customer portal you can view transactions in real time, download VAT-compliant invoices, manage cards, update driver details, generate custom reports, and adjust spending controls across your fleet. It is all in one place, available 24 hours a day.

Every transaction generates a VAT-compliant record automatically. Your consolidated invoice covers all transactions across your fleet for the period, making fuel VAT reclaim through HMRC straightforward. No chasing paper receipts. No manual logging. For a full explanation of how VAT reclaim on fuel works, see our fuel cards VAT and HMRC guide.

If you want to go further with your fleet data, Fuel Insights sits on top of your transaction history and identifies patterns in your fleet’s spending, from which vehicles are consuming more than expected to where inefficiencies are building up over time. It is the difference between having numbers and actually understanding them.

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Esso Card or Shell Fleet Card: which is right for your fleet?

Both are strong fuel cards available through The Fuel Store, and both operate on a fixed weekly pricing model. The right choice comes down to network structure and where your drivers actually fill up.

1,400+ Esso sites, making it the UK’s largest single fuel network
3,600+ total sites including partner access to BP and Shell
Nectar points collected at Esso-branded stations at no extra cost
Access to Esso Synergy premium diesel at Esso-branded sites
Strongest choice for fleets that need maximum own-brand site coverage

950+ Shell service stations
3,550+ total sites including partner access to Esso, Texaco, and Gulf
Broader partner brand variety, particularly strong for fleets in areas well served by Texaco and Gulf
EV charging access at Shell recharge and partner charge points
Strongest choice for fleets covering routes where Texaco and Gulf sites are common

Not sure which is right for your fleet? Get in touch with our team and we will point you in the right direction.

Esso Card: your questions answered

Where can I use the Esso Card?

At over 3,600 fuel sites across the UK, covering Esso, BP, and Shell forecourts. That includes 1,170+ HGV-friendly sites, 2,400+ 24-hour locations, and 110+ motorway stops. You can find accepted sites near your routes using the Station Finder at stationfinder.co.uk.

How do I manage my Esso Card account?

Through The Fuel Store directly. Everything from application through to day-to-day card management, invoicing, and support is handled by our team. You can manage your account online through the The Fuel Store customer portal, available 24 hours a day. If you need support, our team is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on 0121 272 7780.

How is the Esso Card price set?

A fixed weekly price is set every Monday and applies to all transactions made on the card for the entire week, up to midnight Sunday. There are no hidden costs or surcharges on any Esso fuel. You pay the same rate regardless of what the pump says on any given day.

Can I use the Esso Card for AdBlue?

Yes. The network includes 1,170+ HGV-friendly sites across the UK, covering the high-canopy access and fast-fill requirements of larger commercial vehicles. It is a strong choice for haulage operators and logistics fleets.

Can I collect Nectar points with the Esso Card?

Yes. Drivers can collect Nectar points when buying fuel at Esso-branded stations across the UK. There is no extra cost to your business for this benefit.

Is the Esso Card suitable for premium diesel?

Yes. The Esso Card gives access to Esso Synergy premium diesel at Esso-branded stations, making it a good choice for fleets that run on premium fuel for improved performance and efficiency.

Is the Esso Card the same as the Shell Fleet Card?

No, they are separate products with different network structures. The Esso Card covers 3,600+ sites including 1,400+ Esso sites plus partner access to BP and Shell. The Shell Fleet Card covers 3,550+ sites including 950+ Shell stations plus partner access to Esso, Texaco, and Gulf.

Both operate on fixed weekly pricing. The Esso Card includes Nectar points at Esso-branded stations. The Shell Card offers broader partner brand variety including Texaco and Gulf. See our Shell fuel card guide for a full comparison.

Do I need a credit check to get the Esso Card?

The Esso Card involves a business credit assessment as part of the application. If you want a fuel card without a credit check, the Prepaid Fuel Card is the right option for your business.

What happens if I lose my Esso Card?

You can suspend or cancel the card instantly through the The Fuel Store customer portal or by calling our team on 0121 272 7780. The card is not linked to a bank account so there is no risk to business funds while a replacement is sorted.

Can I have multiple Esso Cards for different drivers?

Yes. Cards can be issued to individual drivers, individual vehicles, or both. Each card carries its own spending controls and all transactions feed into a single account and invoice.

Explore our full range of fuel cards

All of our fuel card options come with free access to our customer portal, giving you complete control, HMRC compliant invoicing, and a suite of management tools.