Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 05:12
I've been using a BP card for the past 12 months. I did a lot of research and found it a better deal than
Shell for Diesel. Down here in the eastern suburbs of
Melbourne,
Shell's diesel is usually around 5 -10 cents a litre dearer than other outlets.
At $1.70/lt, I get 5% or 8.5 cents off per litre. (Of course with the special promotion at the moment of 10% off, I get 17 cents a litre off.
Even after paying the annual fee, I find this is a better deal for me than Shells's 4 cents (or 8 cents if you have a Coles Source credit card), and cheaper than no card at other outlets.
Just a couple of cautionary notes - You can only get the discount on $300 of fuel per month, and you must pay your account on time otherwise you dont get the discounts. I have my card set up on autopay, so I never have this problem. Oh, one last thing, if you decide to get a BP card, be careful paying your account manually by BPay. BPay hold your money for up to 2 days before paying your bill. This will mean that your BP card (Citibank) will receive your payment late and not give you the discounts. The autopay is the best way to go.
Oh, and one final thing, you also get 1% of every other purchase you make on your card, even other fuel outlets in the bush that aren't BP,
Shell etc.
Finally, if you don't buy a lot of fuel, use your credit card much for other purchases or like having your bill paid by autopay, then this card is probably not for you.
Until I see a better deal, I will be staying with it.
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