However, the restrictions and reporting features are only as good as the merchant terminals being used at the point of sale. A Fleet card is another card utilized by businesses. A fleet card carries a private label and is used primarily for fuel and transportation maintenance. A special terminal must be utilized and the odometer readings captured. Mary Beth then described MasterCard's Corporate Multi-Card, that saves both time and money compared to utilizing a combination of the cards listed above.
Reports generated by single card systems are easier to monitor for compliance.
If the merchant uses a level III machine, detailed information can be provided, although a level II machine will also accept the card. Cards can be issued in the Employee's name, and there is a Vehicle Card option, too. Restrictions really work. If a worker who has restricted fleet authority makes a convenience store purchase, the purchase will be denied. However, if purchases other than fuel are made at a merchant with a fuel SIC code, then the purchase would be allowed.