Marion Hanson
Marketing Executive
When looking for business fuel cards, many factors must be considered. Key questions include what savings are available, the number and convenience of fuel locations, and security.
However, another consideration may be the perks available for individual drivers. For example, fuel card users can use loyalty card schemes that offer rewards whenever they fill up. One of the most prominent of these is the BPme programme.
Many employees may have a common question when filling up for fuel: what benefits are available? Previously, customers at BP filling stations could earn rewards as part of the Nectar scheme. However, the partnership between BP and Nectar ended in 2019, so you can no longer collect Nectar points from these locations.
Instead, BP launched its own reward card scheme, BPme. This had already existed as an easy payment app that let drivers pay for fuel via their smartphone, but it now offers a wide range of rewards and other offers when you use the brand’s fuel stations.
The good news is the scheme is open to all drivers – including those buying petrol and diesel via fuel cards. You can earn points with a BP One or BP Plus card, but not with a BP Bunker card.
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Like many loyalty cards, BPme rewards allow you to collect points for every transaction at any of BP’s filling stations. With more than 1,200 BP fuel stations around the UK – including the country’s largest network of motorway sites – you’ll never be far from somewhere to earn and claim rewards.
When filling up at participating locations, you’ll earn one point for every litre of regular fuel purchased or two points for every litre of BP’s premium Ultimate branded fuel. You also earn one point for every pound you spend in BP shops.
There are, however, a few exceptions to be aware of. You won’t earn BPme points on the following:
If you are using a fuel card, it’s also important to note that you can only claim BPme points at participating BP sites and not at other sites where a BP fuel card is accepted, such as Esso or Gulf stations.
While you can use a physical card to collect your points, this isn’t a requirement. You can earn points with the BPme app, which can be scanned in-store to collect rewards without needing another plastic card cluttering your wallet or purse.
There are numerous ways to use BPme rewards. One way is to purchase fuel, though if you’re already using a business fuel card, this may not be the best use of the scheme for company drivers.
However, there are many other ways to take advantage of the scheme. The most straightforward way is at BP filling stations, where you can use your accrued points for items such as coffee or snacks within the service station. This makes a nice perk if you’ve been on the road for a while, and every 200 points you collect provides you with £1 off any purchases.
Another way you can benefit is by exchanging points for gift cards. These can be spent in various locations and start from as little as £5. Among the gift cards you can access through BPme are:
Finally, you can spend your BPme points directly on a range of products from the scheme’s gift catalogue. This offers a wide variety of items for the home, including kitchenware, toys and games, sports equipment and DIY goods.
You can pay for the entire purchase using your BPme points, reward points, and cash.
Moreover, BPme members will receive exceptional loyalty offers via email or the BPme app. These can include BPme bonuses such as double or even triple points on your next fuel purchase, so keep an eye out for them.
While you can use your BP rewards card or app to claim in-store discounts at fuel stations, you can redeem gift cards or reward catalogue items via the BPme website or app.
If you receive a voucher, it will be sent to the email address you used to register with BPme and should arrive quickly. Physical items purchased through the rewards catalogue will be tracked and delivered via Royal Mail within two to three working days.
To benefit from BPme, employees must sign up individually for the scheme. They can do this at any participating filling station by picking up a card in-store or downloading the BPme app, which is available for iPhone devices on the Apple Store and Android smartphones on Google Play.
The BPme app is the best way to manage your account. In addition to collecting points directly on your phone and choosing your rewards, you can do a lot more.
Users of the BPme app are also able to:
BPme offers many perks to fuel card users, which is a great benefit you can pass on to your employees. However, it shouldn’t be the only consideration.
You should examine factors such as expected savings to ensure you get the best deal and practical matters such as where relevant filling stations are located.
For example, while BP fuel cards can be used at many other branded sites – such as Esso and Texaco stations – for a small surcharge, you won’t be able to collect BPme reward points at these locations.
Contact our professional team today if you’re unsure which fuel card offers you the best deal. They’ll be happy to help with friendly, impartial advice on the best options for your business’s unique needs.
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