Fuel Cards

The Shell Fuel Card: Everything You Need to Know

Fixed weekly prices. 3,500+ sites across the UK. VAT-compliant invoices every time. Here is everything you need to know about getting a Shell fuel card through The Fuel Store.

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What is the Shell fuel card?

The Shell fuel card is a business fuel card that lets your drivers fill up at Shell sites across the UK, with all spending tracked, controlled, and reported in one place. You pay a fixed weekly price rather than whatever the pump says on any given day, which means no nasty surprises and no arguing over receipts.

Through The Fuel Store, you can access the Shell fuel card as part of a broader fleet management solution. That means one point of contact, one invoice, and one team behind you.

Whether you run a handful of vans or a large mixed fleet, the Shell fuel card is built to keep fuel costs predictable and fuel management simple.

Why businesses choose the Shell fuel card

950+ Shell service stations plus 2,600+ partner sites including Esso, Texaco, and Gulf

Total network of 3,550+ sites with strong motorway and rural coverage

Partner brand variety makes it one of the most geographically flexible cards in the portfolio

Fixed weekly pricing set every Monday, no exposure to daily pump price movements

VAT-compliant invoices generated automatically for every transaction

Spending controls by driver, vehicle, fuel type, and transaction limit

AdBlue available at participating Shell sites

EV charging access at Shell recharge and partner charge points

Dedicated account manager from The Fuel Store from day one

Full account management through The Fuel Store customer portal

Where can you use the Shell fuel card?

The Shell Card gives access to 950+ Shell service stations and over 2,600 partner locations across the UK, including Esso, Texaco, and Gulf forecourts. That brings the total network to 3,550+ sites, covering motorway service stations, high street forecourts, and rural locations.

The partner network is one of the Shell Card’s practical strengths for mixed fleets. Even where there is no Shell site nearby, Esso, Texaco, and Gulf coverage means your drivers are rarely without an accepted forecourt within reach. For fleets operating in areas where Texaco and Gulf sites are common, the Shell Card offers coverage that a single-brand card simply cannot match.

You can use the Shell Card for:

Petrol and diesel at Shell service stations and partner sites
AdBlue at participating Shell sites
EV charging at Shell recharge points and partner charging locations
Access to motorway service stations within the network

Not sure if your routes are covered? You can check site locations using the Station Finder at stationfinder.co.uk.

How does Shell fuel card pricing work?

This is one of the biggest practical advantages of the Shell fuel card, and it is worth understanding properly.

Rather than paying the pump price at each fill-up, Shell fuel card customers pay a fixed weekly price. That price is set every Monday and stays the same for the entire week. Your drivers can fill up on a Tuesday, a Thursday, or a Sunday night before midnight, all at the same rate.

What this means for your business:

Your fuel budget is predictable week to week
You are not exposed to daily pump price fluctuations
Finance and fleet managers can forecast fuel costs accurately
There are no surprise charges when wholesale prices move mid-week

It is the kind of certainty that makes a real difference when you are trying to manage margins.

Keeping control of your fuel spend

A Shell fuel card through The Fuel Store gives you more than just a way to pay for fuel. You also get a proper set of controls to make sure that fuel spend goes exactly where it should.

For an extra layer of protection, FraudGuard adds automated fraud monitoring on top of your standard controls, flagging anything that looks out of the ordinary before it becomes a problem.

Through your account, you can set:

Spending limits per card or per transaction

Driver PIN requirements at the pump

Fuel type restrictions (diesel only, for example)

Vehicle-level controls so each card is tied to a specific registration

Managing your Shell fuel card account

Your account is managed through The Fuel Store customer portal, where you can see every transaction in real time, download invoices, add or suspend cards, and update driver details.

If you want to go further, Fuel AI sits on top of your fuel data and identifies patterns in your fleet’s spending, from which drivers are filling up most frequently to where inefficiencies are creeping in. It is the difference between having data and actually using it.

All Shell fuel card invoices are VAT-compliant, which means reclaiming fuel VAT through HMRC is straightforward. No chasing receipts, no manual logging. Your invoice is your evidence.

For guidance on what you can reclaim and how it works, see our fuel cards VAT and HMRC guide.

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Shell Fleet Card or Shell CRT Card: which do you need?

There are two Shell fuel card options available through The Fuel Store. Here is a straightforward comparison.

Shell Fleet Card

The Shell Fleet Card is designed for mixed fleets, meaning businesses running a combination of cars, vans, and light commercial vehicles. It gives you fixed weekly pricing, access to 3,800+ Shell forecourt sites, and full online account management.

Best for: businesses with mixed vehicle types running on petrol and diesel.

Find out more about the Shell Fleet Card

Shell CRT Card

The Shell CRT Card is built for heavier commercial vehicles, specifically HGVs, LCVs, and coaches. It gives access to the Shell CRT network, which is optimised for commercial vehicle sizing and includes high-canopy bays where needed.

Best for: haulage operators, logistics fleets, and businesses running larger commercial vehicles.

Find out more about the Shell CRT Card

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

Shell fuel card: frequently asked questions

Where can I use my Shell fuel card?

At 950+ Shell service stations and 2,600+ partner locations across the UK, including Esso, Texaco, and Gulf forecourts. Total network coverage is 3,550+ sites, including motorway service stations and 24-hour locations. You can check exact site locations using the Station Finder at stationfinder.co.uk.

How is the Shell fuel card price set?

The price is fixed every Monday and applies to all transactions made that week, up to midnight Sunday. You pay the same rate regardless of what the pump says on any given day.

Is the Shell fuel card the same as the Esso card?

No. The Shell fuel card is managed through The Fuel Store and gives access to Shell sites. The Esso Card is a separate product giving access to Esso sites. You can find out more about the Esso Card here.

Can I use the Shell fuel card for AdBlue?

Yes. AdBlue is available at participating Shell sites. Your Shell fuel card can be used to purchase it alongside your diesel.

Do I need a credit check to get a Shell fuel card?

The Shell fuel card does involve a credit assessment as part of the application. If you are looking for a no-credit-check option, the Prepaid Fuel Card may be a better fit for your business.

How do I manage my Shell fuel card account?

Through The Fuel Store customer portal. You can view transactions, download VAT invoices, add drivers, update vehicle details, and suspend cards all in one place.

Can I set spending limits on my Shell fuel card?

Yes. You can set per-transaction limits, per-card limits, and fuel type restrictions. For enhanced fraud protection, FraudGuard adds a further layer of automated monitoring.

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.