Our most popular sole trader fuel cards
Edenred Black Fuel Card
Our cheapest fuel card covering the BP network! Edenred Black is the UK's only fuel card to offer BP and Shell on the same card at a fixed, weekly price.
BP Flexi Fuel Card
BP Flexi gives your business fixed prices on diesel and petrol and access to 3,400 sites, including 1,200 BP-branded stations, plus Esso, Texaco and Gulf.
Shell Flexi Fuel Card
Shell Flexi gives you fixed prices on FuelSave diesel at over 3,900 UK stations, including 1,200+ Shell sites and the motorway network for effortless refuelling. Perfect for diesel fleets that need strong nationwide coverage, and you can even add extras to your plan like the M6 Toll and Dartford Crossing, AdBlue, and car wash services.
UK Fuels Card
The UK Fuels fuel card provides discounted and fixed weekly diesel prices at over 4,000 UK forecourts, including Texaco, Tesco, Morrisons, and Asda Express. With a wide range of vehicle types catered for, a large selection of available fuel sites, and easy invoicing, the UK Fuels card is perfect for fleets of all sizes.
Keyfuels Fuel Card
The Keyfuels network offers discounted diesel at over 3,500 multi-branded stations across the UK, including 900 HGV sites and 70% UK motorway coverage.
Keeping your business moving
The best fuel cards for sole traders and self-employed owners
Sole traders and self-employed business owners can easily apply for one of our many fuel cards, regardless of business and fleet size.
For self-employed business owners, every minute counts. That’s why our fuel cards help you to reduce admin time, giving you more time to serve your customers and enjoy life outside of work.
Fuel cards for self-employed business owners do more than just cut down the paperwork. By removing the need to keep receipts for your tax return, they simplify expense management. And with access to competitive weekly fuel prices, they can help you save money compared to the standard pump price every time you fill up. You can also easily work out how much you could save with our fuel cost savings calculator.
If you feel like these aren’t for you, have a look at our range of fuel cards for small businesses that might be more suitable for your company’s needs.
Smarter, simpler fuel payments
The benefits of a fuel card for a sole trader...
Quick and easy application
The fuel card application process is fast and simple, only requiring a two-minute online application with a few steps. Just answer a few questions about your business, such as fuel spend, fuel type, and vehicle type, with help from our team available over the phone.
Save money every time you refuel
Access competitive weekly prices with fixed price fuel cards. You'll save versus the standard pump price, and know exactly what you’re paying with our price alerts.
Nationwide coverage
Our range of fuel cards is accepted at 98% of fuel stations across the UK, and we partner with leading fuel brands: BP, Shell, Esso, Texaco, UK Fuels and Keyfuels, as well as offering supermarket coverage.
So, if you’re a driving instructor who frequents residential areas and need a card with high coverage; our selection of fuel cards for driving instructors will mean you don’t have to detour from your planned lesson to refuel.
Simple admin, easy VAT
Say 'goodbye' to keeping fuel receipts. Track your fuel spend online, download HMRC-approved invoices, and make VAT reclaim quick and hassle-free.
Extra rewards
BOOST your rewards with our exclusive loyalty scheme, plus earn additional loyalty points at participating stations, giving you even more value back.
Sole trader fuel card FAQs
If you're still wondering if a fuel card is the right choice for your business, read our frequently asked questions about sole trader and self-employed fuel cards.
A fuel card can make managing your business fuel costs simpler, more efficient, and more cost-effective. It helps you control spending by providing detailed transaction data, allowing you to track usage across vehicles and drivers.
Most of our customers pay below the standard pump price per litre of fuel they purchase; plus, you’ll benefit from all your fuel spend consolidated into one easy invoice, saving time and effort on managing receipts and expenses.
In addition, having a fuel card whilst self-employed will enhance security by eliminating the need for drivers to carry cash or use personal cards. So, if you’re on a late-night shift as a taxi driver, carrying cash won’t be a concern if you have one of our fuel cards for taxi drivers.
They’re an effective tool for businesses of all sizes looking to manage costs, reduce admin, and keep fleets running efficiently.
Our fuel card range gives customers access to 98% of the UK fuel station network, but each card has specific sites that offer the best prices.
Using our Fuel Station Site Locator, you can search by your fuel card to see the most convenient, compatible sites. Alternatively, we have specific guides like where and how to use your UK Fuels card that can also help.
Regardless of fleet size, whether you have just one vehicle or many, we have sole trader fuel card options available.
Right Fuel Card offers flexible, multi-card solutions that are tailored to your business's needs. We’ll work with you to understand your business and fleet, from vehicles, drivers and routes, to match you with the right fuel card or EV charge card.
With us, you’ll have a dedicated account manager to help you select the perfect fuel card combination, ensuring seamless management through one consolidated invoice.
Get your recommended fuel card for self-employed and sole traders online, or speak with a member of the team to get started.
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No! We believe in transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
Unlike some fuel card providers, we don’t charge network, transaction or onboarding fees. If you’ve already got a fuel card with another provider, check your latest invoice and see if you’re paying hidden charges every time you fill up.
Yes! Fuel cards mean that you no longer need to keep receipts for your tax return, making expense management so much simpler. Fuel cards let you download HMRC-approved invoices and make quick and easy VAT reclaims.
The fuel card application process is easy and fast, just requiring you to fill out a two-minute online application form. Simply tell us about your business and its needs by answering a few questions, and if you’re unsure, our team can assist over the phone.
After applying, we’ll run a few checks, including a credit check, and offer you different options depending on your application’s outcome.
Our fuel card loyalty scheme, BOOST, rewards sole traders and self-employed businesses for every litre of fuel purchased and is only available with Right Fuel Card.
Every time you fuel up, you’ll earn BOOST loyalty points, allowing you to redeem vouchers for stores, restaurants, and even travel brands.
When using an eligible BP fuel card at BP stations in the UK, you can also collect BPMe Reward Scheme points, provided you link your BPMe Rewards account to your fuel card transactions.
Right Fuel Card is trusted by over 25,000 UK businesses, offering both simplified payments and savings compared to the standard pump price. With a range of fuel cards to choose from, we offer tailored solutions to self-employed and sole trader businesses, regardless of size.
Our fuel cards offer nationwide coverage, with access to 98% of fuel stations and the largest public EV charging network. And, with no hidden fees, you can rest assured you always know what you’re paying for, all while saving time by receiving one HMRC-approved invoice with all your consolidated costs.
Ready to save money every time you fill up?
Save money, time and hassle with a fuel card.
Save versus the pump price on diesel and petrol.
Cards designed for self-employed and sole traders.
Reduce admin and make tax returns a breeze.
Apply online in just 2 minutes.