B2B Fuel Cards Market Size, Share, Growth and Industry analysis, By Type (Active Cards, Non-Active Cards), By Application (Taxis, Buses, Goods Vehicles, Others) and Regional Forecast to 2034

Last Updated: 01 September 2025
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B2B FUEL CARDS MARKET OVERVIEW

The global b2b fuel cards market size was valued at USD 78.67 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 117.49 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 4.56% from 2025 to 2034.

The United States B2B Fuel Cards Market size is projected at USD 27.42 Billion in 2025, the Europe B2B Fuel Cards Market size is projected at USD 20.72 Billion in 2025, and the China B2B Fuel Cards Market size is projected at USD 9.24 Billion in 2025.

Fuel cards help fleet vendors by gathering low-level information on vehicle mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance requirements. To increase the productivity of fleet management, fuel card service providers are moving towards embedded telematics interface and robust reporting capabilities as standard product offerings. These cards are savailable in various forms, such as branded fuel cards, universal fuel cards, and merchant scards. It is anticipated that the integration of telematics with fuel cards and a rise in demand from emerging nations for fuel cards would present the industry with attractive potential.

B2B Fuel Cards are a type of corporate credit card that can be used to purchase fuel for business vehicles. They offer tax benefits and controls on spending and can help businesses manage their travel expenses.

In the next years, it is projected that the worldwide B2B Payments market would see new possibilities due to the rising trend of digitalized payments among businesses and numerous government efforts of various nations to boost B2B payment. Additionally, the growing use of cloud-based technology, the expansion of B2B e-commerce, the rise in smartphone penetration, the advancement of business process automation, the trend towards real-time payments, and the rise in cross-border payments will all contribute to the market's expansion in the years to come.

KEY FINDINGS

  • Market Size and Growth: Valued at USD 78.67 billion in 2025, expected to reach USD 117.49 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR 4.56%
  • Key Market Driver: Approximately 60% of fleet managers cited cost-efficiency tracking as a reason for fuel card integration into business operations.
  • Major Market Restraint: Nearly 35% of users expressed concerns regarding data privacy and 28% reported limitations in rural or remote coverage.
  • Emerging Trends: Contactless payment integration grew by 45%, while telematics-linked fuel card solutions adoption surged by nearly 38% across B2B fleets.
  • Regional Leadership: Europe leads with a 42% market share, followed by North America at 33%, and Asia-Pacific showing 22% year-over-year growth.
  • Competitive Landscape: The top five players hold over 65% market share, while partnerships with fleet services increased by nearly 50% since last year.
  • Market Segmentation: Commercial fleets represent 54%, logistics and delivery 28%, government contracts 10%, and fuel retailers account for 8% of the market.
  • Recent Development: Over 30% of providers launched real-time expense tracking tools, and 25% integrated carbon footprint reporting features in 2024.

COVID-19 IMPACT

 COVID-19 Pandemic Disruptions Leading Significant Loss In Market Growth

Due to the low demand for oil and gas, it is anticipated that the market for fuel cards will take some time to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic . Lockdowns and decreased commerce decreased the need for fuel cards by lowering the demand for oil and gas. Yet, it is projected that the increase in digital transactions and businesses' initiatives in fuel cards would boost demand. Via Routex gasoline cards, BP Spain provided free fuel for emergency services in 2020. Consumers might give the same amount using their reward points.

In 2020, BP Germany's Aral Retail Network distributed approximately 10000 gasoline cards to health professionals. Similar to this, the business supplied hospitals in Poland BP Supercards to help pay for gasoline for emergency services.

LATEST TRENDS

Fast Omnichannel Sales Adoption Leading Market Extension

At various stages of the purchasing process, customers use a variety of sales channels, including videoconferencing, online marketplaces, face-to-face interactions, and online chat. This provides customers with a seamless shopping experience across multiple channels of operation, including mobile shopping, online desktop and mobile experiences, as well as brick-and-mortar stores.

According to Shell Fleet Solutions’ 2025 “State of Fleet Cards” survey of 260 U.S. fleet managers, 62% of fleets currently leverage fuel cards, and 95% agreed that fuel cards offer valuable operational insights (e.g. efficiency, usage monitoring)

According to WEX Inc. and industry commentary, nearly 100% of modern fuel card service providers now embed telematics interfaces and robust reporting capabilities to track mileage, fuel volume, and maintenance needs (e.g. detailed low‑level data capture)

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B2B FUEL CARDS MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type Analysis

According to type, the market can be segmented into Active Cards, Non-Active Cards. Active Cards is anticipated to be the leading segment.

By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market can be divided into Cars, Taxis, Buses, Goods Vehicles, Others. Cars will be the dominating segment.

DRIVING FACTORS

Rising Demand For Fuel Cards Leading Market's Expansion

The rising demand for fuel cards from fleet operators and businesses is responsible for the market's expansion. Type, application, and geographic regions are used to segment the worldwide B2B gasoline card market. The market is split into active cards and non-active cards according to kind. The distinction between active and non-active cards is that the former are utilised for purchases at gas stations, while the latter are not (such as gift or loyalty cards). The market is segmented based on application into automobiles, cabs, buses, trucks, and other applications. Additional uses include maritime craft, aviation, farm and construction machinery, mining machinery, military equipment, and so forth.

  • According to Market Industry (aligned with U.S. Department of Transportation data), the trucking sector alone handles over 70% of freight transport in the U.S., spurring adoption of fuel cards to manage that volume more efficiently
  • According to Market Industry, in 2022 the global fuel card market accounted for approximately 690.48 billion USD in transaction volume, reflecting massive usage pressure driving adoption for cost and expense management

Fast Expansion Of Worldwide Commerce Propel The Market Growth

The fast expansion of worldwide commerce owing to increasing import and export of products and services is the main factor driving the growth of the global B2B Payments market. Furthermore noteworthy are the B2B payment system's quick digitization and automation, improvements in transparency throughout B2B Payments, and the rising collaboration between B2B payment companies and FinTech behemoths. The growing use of technology in B2B Payments, the rapid growth of regional SMEs, and the involvement of medium-sized businesses in significant transactions are some of the reasons that will support the market's progress in the years to come. It is projected that the rising trend towards digitalized payments among businesses and numerous government measures to encourage B2B payments would open up new prospects for the worldwide B2B Payments industry. Additional factors driving the market's expansion in the coming years include the growing trend of real-time payments, rising cloud adoption, rising smartphone penetration, expanding B2B e-commerce sector, advancements in business process automation, rising urbanisation, and rising cross-border payments. The market will expand over the projected period as a result of expanding international commerce and an increase in cross-border transactions involving numerous suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, and companies.

Volume Of Internet Orders Has Increased Leading Market Extension

Businesses and organisations may quickly assess and quantify their marketing efforts, product mix, sales performance, customer effectiveness, inventory turns, and customer engagement through the use of eCommerce. Hence, more online orders and digital customers are anticipated to fuel market expansion.

Online shopping is now something that many people do on a regular basis all around the world. For instance, industry statistics show that there will be 2.14 billion digital purchasers worldwide in 2021, up from 1.66 billion in 2017. Also, according to Oberlo, there were 900 million more digital consumers in 2021 than in 2020, a 4.4% rise from the previous year.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Security And Data Privacy Worries Hindering The Market Expansion

eCommerce sites may be vulnerable to threats that breach the visitor information collected. They may be deliberate, unintentional, or the result of human mistake. Personal or card data theft or abuse, phishing and social engineering, malware, and hacking are some of the most frequent privacy and security risks.

Almost 15 billion data records were exposed in 2019, up 284% from the previous year, according to a BigCommerce post. Moreover, Google reported filtering more than 18 million phishing and malware emails per day connected to COVID-19 in April 2020.

  • According to industry reports from Global Insights, over 60% of fuel cards in 2022 were universal cards, but concerns over data breaches, fraud, and unauthorized use among commercial fleets remain significant vulnerabilities
  • According to Infosys’s overview, historically, fuel card innovation lagged other card types—only in recent years have digital and IoT trends begun closing that gap in about 7 years since early 2010s adoption

B2B FUEL CARDS MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

North America Increased Its Market Share The Most Throughout The Anticipated Period

Due to customers' growing preference for digital payment methods including mobile wallets, prepaid cards, and contactless payment in the area, North America is a significant market for gasoline cards. The U.S. governs and controls the majority of the Canada is the next largest market in the area. Additionally, the local governments are committed to promoting the establishment of a cashless society. It is anticipated that the industry would develop even further as smartphone applications for digital transactions proliferate.

Due to the region's expanding IT infrastructure and significant expenditures from both private and governmental entities, the Asia Pacific is predicted to increase throughout the course of the assessed time frame.

Due to their large populations and rising use of vehicles, nations like India, China, and Japan make up a significant portion of the global emissions.

With more than 40% of the global revenue share, the Asia Pacific region was the largest regional market in 2017. Due to the rising number of business travellers in nations like China, India, and Japan, the area is anticipated to maintain its dominance during the projection period. Also, during the next several years, growth will be fueled by the increasing acceptance of fuel cards by a variety of businesses, including transportation. For instance, due to the widespread use of these cards by consumers to pay for food delivery services in nations like China and India, restaurants are increasingly adopting them. North America is predicted to be one of fastest-growing areas with a CAGR above 5% from 2024 to 2032 on account of increased demand from customers in the U.S.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios.

  • In Europe, WEX handles over 1.9 billion litres of fuel annually, serves 113,300+ customers, and supports 1.38 million+ card holders across eight European countries
  • As of March 2025, DKV Mobility serves around 407,000–416,000 active customers, with access to about 70,000 filling stations, 24,000 alternative-fuel stations, and ~938,000 EV charging points across Europe

List of Top B2B Fuel Cards Companies

  • WEX
  • DKV EuropeRO SERVICE GmbH + Co. KG
  • U.S. Bancorp
  • Chevron
  • Shell
  • Total
  • BP
  • UTA
  • Radius Payment Solutions Ltd
  • PetroChina
  • FleetCor Technologies
  • ExxonMobil
  • China Sinopec
  • ARCO

REPORT COVERAGE

This research profiles a report with extensive studies that take into description the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by inspecting the factors like segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, and restraints. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics change.

B2B Fuel Cards Market Report Scope & Segmentation

Attributes Details

Market Size Value In

US$ 78.67 Billion in 2025

Market Size Value By

US$ 117.49 Billion by 2034

Growth Rate

CAGR of 4.56% from 2025 to 2034

Forecast Period

2025-2034

Base Year

2024

Historical Data Available

Yes

Regional Scope

Global

Segments Covered

By Type

  • Active Cards
  • Non-Active Cards

By Application

  • Cars
  • Taxis
  • Buses
  • Goods Vehicles
  • Others

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