BP and Esso bolster fuel card networks under reciprocal deal

BP and Esso fuel card users now have access to an expanded network under a reciprocal fuel card acceptance agreement.

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BP and Esso fuel card users now have access to an expanded network.

For BP, the agreement means BP PLUS Fuel Card drivers can now use more than 630 Esso forecourts in the UK, giving drivers access in total to more than 3,000 sites, including Texaco and Gulf.

Meanwhile Esso Card drivers can now fill up at all participating BP forecourts, as well as Esso and current partner, Shell. In total, the Esso Card fuel card is accepted at more than 3,300 sites nationwide.

Andy Allen, UK fuel card manager, BP Fuel Cards, said: “At BP, we are committed to expanding our offer to support our fleet customer needs. This collaboration with the Esso network of sites enables us build on our offer to BP PLUS fleet customers, giving drivers even more choice and availability when travelling throughout the UK.”

Malcolm Joyce, managing director of WEX Europe Services, the company that owns the Esso Card fuel card range, said: “WEX Europe Services is delighted that Esso Card cardholders will have a greater choice of forecourts following this announcement.

“WEX Europe Services is committed to developing and delivering a comprehensive service to our customers, who now have better access than ever.”

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Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.