University of ReadingHow Barclaycard Fuel helped University of Reading reduce their fleet fuel costs and streamline internal processes.

Case study

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Efficient and effective everywhereBecause Barclaycard is accepted at any petrol station, the service has significantly reduced business costs.

Drivers no longer have to wait around when their cards are declined – they don’t have a problem with Barclaycard. It also saves unnecessary processes, paperwork and invoices.

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Barclaycard offered us the best back office solution, bringing about massive improvements with an easy online system. Not only is the payment process simple to manage, it’s more cost-efficient and secure for online purchases. Fuel has even reduced the number of invoices to process.

Andy Smart Deputy Head of Procurement, University of Reading

Fuelling a more efficient service After an unreliable service from previous providers and an extensive admin system, the University of Reading was looking for a provider to streamline processes and simplify the use of fuel cards for their drivers.

With Barclaycard Fuel we introduced a simple solution for our fleet drivers. Barclaycard Fuel is an efficient way to pay for fuel anywhere, anytime.

Project objectives– Streamline business fuel spend– Improve security– Simplify processes– Provide a geographically unrestricted fuel service.

To find out how Barclaycard Fuel could benefit your business, speak to your Relationship Manager today.

Designed specifically for business fuel expenses, the university chose Fuel for a number of reasons:

– You can use your card at any petrol station; it’s not limited to certain brands

– The Barclaycard online system saves time on administration and invoice management

– Previous providers’ service offering was not as comprehensive or secure.

Forward thinkingAs a result of Barclaycard Fuel, the university’s internal system now requires significantly

less time to manage. They now use

81 Barclaycard fuel cards for a faster, more reliable service.

The University of Reading has

592 GCP cards with Barclaycard.

And to top it off, the University of Reading has saved even more by receiving a rebate every time their cards are used.

In the time we have been with Barclaycard the relationship has gone from strength to strength. We have found their service reliable, friendly and extremely helpful. I’d advise any business looking for a Fuel solution to speak with Barclaycard.

Andy Smart Deputy Head of Procurement, University of Reading

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