Fuel Card Comparison

Caltex Star Card vs. FleetCard: Find the Best Fuel Card for Your Business

Choosing the right fuel card is essential for managing fleet expenses effectively. Here’s a comparison of the FleetCard and Caltex Fuel Card to help you make an informed decision.

FleetCard offers a suite of features designed to help your business manage all fuel and vehicle expenses in the one place.

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FleetCard Offers:
  • Good discounts on fuel and vehicle related expenses, such as services and repair
  • Generous payment terms and is accepted at over 90% of fuel sites nationwide
  • Single tax invoice with all of your fuel and vehicle related expenses
  • No need to keep track of individual receipts
  • Significantly streamlining your administration
  • Excellent control with the ability to restrict fuel types and monthly spend limits at a card level.
  • With over 2,500 chargers across more than 1,600 charging sites nationwide and growing, FleetCard +Electric ensures worry-free charging. It includes fuel, EV charging and non-fuel purchases from our partners all on one invoice.

FleetCard™

Caltex Star Card

Compare features

Discounts & Fees

Fuel discounts

Card fees per card

Transaction fees

Acceptance

Number of fuel sites nationwide

Number of fuel brands

Number of non-merchants

Accepting non-fuel merchant brands

Other services

Roadside assistance

Car wash

GPS fleet tracking

24/7 customer service

Reporting & management

ATO compliant invoice

Card management

  • Ability to restrict by fuel type
  • Ability to limit monthly spend

Flexible no lock-in contract (cancel anytime)

Payment terms

FleetCard™

6¢ p/litre*
at Shell & Coles
3¢ p/litre*
at FleetCard selected sites

$2.99*

$0.00*

6,100+

13

Shell & Coles Express, Ampol, EG, Caltex, BP, United, Woolworths, 7-Eleven, Mobil, Puma Energy, Metro, Liberty, Freedom Fuels, Westside

6,000+

14

Tyrepower, O'Brien Autoglass, Marshall Batteries, Mycar Tyre & Auto, Bridgestone, Bob Jane T Marts, JAX Tyres, Verizon Connect, Ultra Tune, Beaurepaires, Dunlop Super Dealer, Goodyear Autocore, ABS, Midas
Optional at card level

  • Ability to restrict by fuel type
  • Ability to limit monthly spend

Interest free credit period up to 51 days

Caltex Star Card

7¢ p/litre* at Caltex sites

$0.00*

$0.00*

450

1

1 Caltex
Not offered
Not offered
Optional at card level

  • Not offered
  • Not offered
Not offered

FleetCard™

Caltex Star Card

Discounts & Fees

Fuel discounts

6¢ p/litre*
at Shell & Coles
3¢ p/litre*
at FleetCard selected sites
7¢ p/litre* at Caltex sites

Card fees per card

$2.99*

$0.00*

Transaction fees

$0.00*

$0.00*

Acceptance

Number of fuel sites nationwide

6,100+

450

Number of fuel brands

13

Shell & Coles Express, Ampol, EG, Caltex, BP, United, Woolworths, 7-Eleven, Mobil, Puma Energy, Metro, Liberty, Freedom Fuels, Westside

1

1 Caltex

Number of non-merchants

6,000+

Not offered

Accepting non-fuel merchant brands

14

Tyrepower, O'Brien Autoglass, Marshall Batteries, Mycar Tyre & Auto, Bridgestone, Bob Jane T Marts, JAX Tyres, Verizon Connect, Ultra Tune, Beaurepaires, Dunlop Super Dealer, Goodyear Autocore, ABS, Midas
Not offered

Other services

Roadside assistance

Optional at card level
Optional at card level

Car wash

GPS fleet tracking

24/7 customer service

Reporting & management

ATO compliant invoice

Card management

Ability to restrict by fuel type
Not offered
Ability to limit monthly spend
Not offered

Flexible no lock-in contract (cancel anytime)

Not offered

Payment terms

Interest free credit period up to 51 days

*This comparison is for informational purposes only. Fees, terms and conditions are subject to change.

What do I need to apply for FleetCard™?

A valid ABN/ACN

Owner or directors details and drivers licence

Details of cardholders and vehicles

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Apply for a FleetCard via our online application in under 5 minutes, including a real time credit check.

Why should your business choose FleetCard™ over a Shell Card?

Acceptance

FleetCard is accepted at over 90% of fuel sites, +Electric charging stations across Australia.

Control

Total vehicle expense control through product restrictions and the abililty to monitor spend

Streamline

One monthly simple tax invoice to simplify your accounting

Savings

Everday fuel savings from our nationwide network of fuel sites and partners

Partners

Extensive non-fuel partner network includes servicing, tyres, parts, glass and more.

Testimonial

"Having on all-in-one card to manage business vehicles has improved our route efficiency and confidence in drivers. They don't worry about paper receipts or need to plan routes by fuel”

Chris Cameron
The Road Trip Founder

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I move my business fuel cards across to FleetCard?

Applications take around 5 minutes to complete, including credit check. Once approved, you will receive your cards within 5-10 business days. Fuel cards arrive activated and are ready to be used to ensure a hassle-free experience.

Which card offers wider fuel station coverage across Australia?

FleetCard offers wider fuel station coverage across Australia, being accepted at over 90% of fuel stations nationwide.

Can I use my FleetCard at Caltex?

Yes, you can. In addition to Caltex, you can also use your FleetCard at over 90% of all fuel sites across Australia at all major brands including Shell & Coles Express, Caltex, Mobil, BP, Woolworths, Liberty, United and more.

Does FleetCard provide GPS fleet tracking? What kind of support do you offer customers?

Yes, FleetCard integrates with a few GPS asset tracking and driver monitoring software providers which is useful for business' that need to track and optimise their fleet efficiency.