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WEX Motorpass vs FleetCard Australia: fuel cards compared
WEX Motorpass and FleetCard are Australia's two big multi-brand business fuel cards. Both work at most fuel stations in the country. Here's how they compare on network, fees, EV charging, controls and apps, using only what each provider publishes.
Figures from WEX's and FleetCard's own pages, checked 5 Nov 2026. Amounts are as each provider publishes them (most exclude GST). Fees change, so confirm with the provider before applying.
WEX Motorpass vs FleetCard: side by side
| WEX Motorpass | FleetCard (Classic) | |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs it | WEX Australia, part of WEX Inc. WEX says it has served Australia for over 40 years. | Business Fuel Cards Pty Ltd, which FleetCard says is part of Corpay. |
| Card range | WEX Motorpass (credit, Essential and Enterprise plans) and WEX Motorpass Pay2Go (prepaid, up to 5 cards, no credit check). The older Motorcharge card is closed to new customers; WEX moved Motorcharge customers to Motorpass. | FleetCard Classic (small to medium businesses, up to 20 vehicles), FleetCard Rewards+ (earns Velocity Points) and FleetCard for Corporate (larger fleets). |
| Fuel network | 6,500+ stations, which WEX says is 95% of petrol stations in Australia. Its locator lists brands including 7-Eleven, Ampol, BP, EG, Liberty, Metro, Mobil, Puma, Reddy Express, Shell and United, plus independents. | 6,100+ fuel sites, which FleetCard says is over 95% of fuel sites in Australia (one line on its home page says over 90%), including Shell, Ampol, EG, BP, United, 7-Eleven and Liberty. |
| Monthly card fee | $5.99 per card (1 to 5 cards), $5.50 (6 to 10), $5.00 (11 to 24), $4.50 (25+). A combined EV and fuel card is $10.49 to $9.00 on the same tiers. | Not published, ask the provider. FleetCard's schedule says the card charge is 'as agreed between parties', subject to volume and credit behaviour. |
| Transaction fees | $0.75 per fuel transaction, $1.50 per EV charging transaction. | Not published, ask the provider. The schedule says transaction charges are 'as agreed between parties'. |
| Account fees | No joining fee, no inactive card fee and no cancellation fee. | Account Management Fee 'as notified by BFC from time to time', worked out as a percentage of your approved credit limit. Inactive card charge of up to $6.99 per card in any month with no activity. Joining fee: not published, ask the provider. |
| Other published fees | Additional or replacement card $8.00. Paper statement $5.95. Late payment $60.00 plus 5.82% of the overdue amount. | Additional card $6.99, replacement card $15.00, paper reporting $10.00 per document. Late payment $95.00 plus up to 8.00% of the overdue balance, plus 24.00% a year interest on it. |
| Fuel discount | Not published on WEX's own pages, ask the provider. | Up to 6¢ a litre off at Shell and 3¢ off at other selected partners (FleetCard says T&Cs apply, so check whether it's ongoing or introductory). |
| EV charging | Add EV charging to Motorpass cards from your online account. Drivers start and pay for charging in the WEX Driver App, no RFID tag needed. WEX quotes about 3,025 plugs at about 2,061 stations. | Add EV charging for $4.99 per card per month (Classic) or $1.99 (Rewards+), on the Chargefox network. FleetCard's EV page quotes about 3,025 plugs at about 2,061 stations; other FleetCard pages say 2,200+ stations. |
| Card controls | Driver, vehicle or driver-and-vehicle cards, PINs, product categories (fuel and oil only, all vehicle expenses, or all products), and limits on transaction count, value, litres and days of use. Security alerts. | Controls on fuel types, car washes and servicing (Classic). FleetCard for Corporate lets you adjust limits and fuel types in real time. |
| App and online tools | WEX Motorpass Driver App: real-time fuel prices, route planning, Pay at Pump and EV charging. Online Service Centre for managing cards. | FleetCard Mobile App and online site locator for finding fuel and service sites, plus an online portal. Optional Xero and telematics integration. |
| Payment terms | Credit line with flexible payment terms (Motorpass), or prepaid top-ups of up to $999 (Pay2Go). | Up to 51 days interest free (FleetCard Classic). |
| Extras | Bill Payment Service, 24/7 roadside assistance access and partner discounts on tyres, batteries, servicing and accommodation. | Optional tolls (up to 10% service fee per toll), ecoDRIVE ($2.25 per card per month), Roadside Assist ($6.99 per vehicle per month), plus access to 6,000+ servicing and repair partners. |
"Not published, ask the provider" means the provider doesn't publish the figure on its own pages. We never estimate a missing fee.
Which suits you?
- WEX Motorpass may suit you ifyou want published, predictable fees you can check before you apply, the widest quoted station count, detailed card controls, or a mixed fleet paying for EV charging through one app.
- FleetCard may suit you ifyou fill up mostly at Shell or FleetCard's selected partners and want a per-litre discount, you're happy to negotiate card and transaction charges, or you want Velocity Points (Rewards+), Xero or telematics links, or up to 51 days interest free.
- Pay2Go may suit you ifyou're a small business with up to 5 vehicles that can't or doesn't want to go through a credit check.
- Ask both for a quote ifyou run a larger fleet. WEX's Enterprise plan and FleetCard for Corporate are both priced per customer.
Compare them with Australia's single-brand cards on our Australia fuel cards page, or see the cheapest Australian fuel cards by published fees. Each card has its own page with every fee and source: WEX Motorpass and FleetCard.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between WEX Motorpass and FleetCard?
Both are multi-brand business fuel cards that work at most Australian fuel stations. The biggest difference is pricing transparency: WEX Motorpass publishes its card fees ($4.50 to $5.99 per card per month) and a $0.75 fuel transaction fee, while FleetCard says its card and transaction charges are agreed with each customer, and publishes a per-litre discount at Shell and selected partners instead.
Who owns FleetCard in Australia?
FleetCard is operated by Business Fuel Cards Pty Ltd. FleetCard's About page says Business Fuel Cards is part of Corpay, a global business payments company.
Who runs WEX Motorpass?
WEX Motorpass is run by WEX Australia, part of WEX Inc. WEX also offers the Pay2Go prepaid card. Its older Motorcharge card is closed to new customers, and WEX says Motorcharge customers have been moved to Motorpass.
Which card is accepted at more stations?
WEX says Motorpass is accepted at 6,500+ stations (95% of petrol stations). FleetCard says it is accepted at 6,100+ fuel sites (over 95%). Both are the providers' own figures, so check each locator for the routes your drivers use.
Can I pay for EV charging with WEX Motorpass or FleetCard?
Yes, both offer EV charging as an add-on. WEX charges $1.50 per EV transaction, and its combined EV and fuel card costs $9.00 to $10.49 per month. FleetCard charges $4.99 per card per month on Classic or $1.99 on Rewards+, using the Chargefox network.
Is there a fuel card that doesn't need a credit check?
WEX Motorpass Pay2Go is a prepaid card for up to 5 cards with no credit check, at $5.99 per card per month, with top-ups of up to $999. FleetCard doesn't publish a prepaid option on the pages we checked.
Which is cheaper, WEX Motorpass or FleetCard?
It depends on your fleet. WEX publishes its fees, so you can work out the cost up front. FleetCard's card, transaction and account management fees are not published, so ask FleetCard for a written quote and compare it against your actual fills and litres.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from these provider pages, checked 5 Nov 2026.
- WEX Motorpass, home and plans: www.wexinc.com/motorpass
- WEX Motorpass, charges explained: www.wexinc.com/motorpass/charges-explained
- WEX Motorpass, network coverage: www.wexinc.com/motorpass/motorpass-locations
- WEX Motorpass, Pay2Go prepaid card: www.wexinc.com/motorpass/pay2go
- WEX Motorpass, EV charging: www.wexinc.com/motorpass/ev
- WEX Motorpass, spend control: www.wexinc.com/motorpass/spend-control
- WEX Motorpass, driver app: www.wexinc.com/motorpass/driver-app
- WEX Motorpass, Motorcharge program closed: www.wexinc.com/motorpass/motorpass-motorcharge
- WEX Motorpass, about WEX: www.wexinc.com/motorpass/about-wex
- FleetCard, about us (Business Fuel Cards, part of Corpay): www.fleetcard.com.au/about-us
- FleetCard, home and card range: www.fleetcard.com.au
- FleetCard, FleetCard Classic: www.fleetcard.com.au/fleetcard-classic
- FleetCard, FleetCard for Corporate: www.fleetcard.com.au/fleetcard-corporate
- FleetCard, standard charges schedule (from 1 October 2026): www.fleetcard.com.au/standard-charges-schedule
- FleetCard, EV charging: www.fleetcard.com.au/ev-charging
- FleetCard, FAQs: www.fleetcard.com.au/faqs
- FleetCard App, Apple App Store: apps.apple.com/au/app/fleetcard-app/id1665599401
Left out because we couldn't verify it on an official WEX page: any current WEX product called "Fuel Card Australia". Time-limited sign-up offers from both providers are also left out, because they change often. This page is general information, not financial advice.