Checkatrade can save you up to £160 a year on fuel

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If you like the sound of saving money (I mean, who doesn’t?), you’re in the right place. Because Checkatrade members have access to a range of exclusive money-saving discounts and offers with our carefully selected partners.
Get a FREE Esso Card (worth £48) and save money on fuel with WEX Europe Services
It’s pretty likely that you’ll rely heavily on your work vehicle. And fuel is probably the main culprit in your outgoings. So the free fuel card is a great way to bring this down.
- When you join Checkatrade, you’ll receive a FREE Esso Card™ fuel card (normally £48 per card, per year)
- You’ll also save on average 5P PER LITRE* off pump price, saving you up to £160 a year on fuel with just one van!†
That’s some nice savings right there for Checkatrade tradespeople – and you could be as smug as them at the pump with your Esso fuel card.
Join for a free fuel card
Save on fuel and grow your business in one fell swoop
More reasons to joinAbout The Esso Card™ fuel card
WEX Europe Services, the owner of the Esso Card™ fuel card portfolio, is one of Europe’s largest providers of fuel cards. A fuel card is a really convenient way to pay for your (discounted!) fuel at a filling station, without the need for cash or a bank card.
Whether you need a fuel card just for you, or for your company fleet, it carries a multitude of additional benefits.
- Access more than 3,500 fuel stations across the UK with Esso Card™, meaning you won’t need to make long and costly route deviations to refuel.
- Receive HMRC-compliant invoices and up-to-the-minute reporting for month-end accounting, saving you arduous admin time.
- Fuel cards help to improve your company’s cash flow, as you’re not constantly reimbursing fuel costs.
- Track the level of fuel used by specific drivers, vehicles, or cards.
- Control your costs by specifying which fuel and products can be bought on each card.
- Protect your business with security features that flag up any usual activity on your account.
The benefits don’t stop at fuel savings
Checkatrade has been around for more than 20 years, building a reputation among homeowners as the place to find a skilled and trusted tradesperson in their area.
- 8 out of 10 people would choose a trade endorsed by Checkatrade compared to one that isn’t endorsed**
- 1 in 4 homeowners using Checkatrade are checking quality credentials before going direct**
As well as saving money and enjoying exclusive offers, your membership secures you a profile listing in the trade directory that homeowners know and trust.
- We’ll give you marketing materials and van vinyls to prominently align your business with our trusted tick, giving your business instant credibility.
- You’ll have access to our newly revamped app, where you can showcase your business and its services to its full potential. Get seen, and stand out!
But, you have to pass our checks first!
Flexible membership
Once you’re accepted as an Approved member, you can use our flexible membership option to flex your membership up and down depending on the volume of leads you need, putting you in the driving seat.
Where do I join?
Steady tiger, we don’t just welcome anyone here. We’ll need to put you through our checks to make sure you’re a top trade.
To start our checks, simply click on the button below. We look forward to having you on board – if you pass!
Join for a free fuel card
Save on fuel and grow your business in one fell swoop
More reasons to join†£156 a year saving based on 1 van filling up with 60 litres of diesel a week, over 1 year and up to a 5p saving per litre. See General Terms and Conditions of Card Use – Checkatrade for more information.
*Terms and conditions apply; please see below.
**Claims are sourced from a survey conducted by Deep Blue Thinking on a nationally representative UK sample in November 2021.
Terms and Conditions of Average 5 Pence per Litre Saving Offer. 1. This offer (the on average 5 Pence Offer) applies to all new customers who have their application for a fuel Card approved for Credit by WEX Europe Services (UK) Limited (WEX) when submitted by accessing the WEX landing page through the Checkatrade Member Area (whether the application is completed online or by telephone). 2. The Up to 5 Pence Offer applies to transactions of Fuel using a Card within the United Kingdom, and does not apply to any International transactions or purchases of Non-Fuel Products. 3. The saving will be based on a comparison of the weekly price issued by WEX and the national average price. lt will not be displayed as a separate price item on any invoices or communications. 4. The on average 5 Pence Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers, with the exception of the ‘Tank Offer’ 5. Once the on average 5 Pence Offer has been terminated by WEX, the Customer will move onto the standard pricing of WEX as at the date of communication and any changes to it thereafter. This will be reflected on all invoices. 6. WEX reserves the right to withdraw or amend this promotion at any time. Other terms, fees and conditions apply to use of the fuel Card. Please see the WEX General Terms and Conditions for more details. 7. Data is based on customers average saving from 1st Jan 2021 to 31st December 2021. 8. This limited time offer applies to new customers of the Esso fuel card only. If you enjoy access to the Esso network already through one of their current providers, this offer does not apply. Any applications received via WEX where this service is already supplied will be rejected at the point of order.
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