Loyalty programs of Fuel companies (Petrocard, Club HP etc)

blorebuddy · 13th September 2007, 19:16

I do not have any experience with Petro card.
But I started using Maruti AutoCard which i found good. It is a credit card from citibank sponsered by Maruti I think.

1.5 points for 100Rs spent on fuel/lub at IOC
5points for 100Rs spent on Maruti Dealers/***
1 point for 100Rs spent on any credit card purchases

The points can be adjusted against the your vehicle service bill at Maruti service stations.

I got 50points in the last 2 months and adjusted in my second service bill

amohit · 13th September 2007, 20:50

Some time ago I had enquired with HSBC. They said the 2.5% surcharge is waived at Shell pertol bunk also.
but it seems that now there are no reward points for filling in fuel(though not sure abt this).And min we have to fill for 400/- Max 3k

lambuhere1 · 14th September 2007, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by amohit

Some time ago I had enquired with HSBC. They said the 2.5% surcharge is waived at Shell pertol bunk also.
but it seems that now there are no reward points for filling in fuel(though not sure abt this).And min we have to fill for 400/- Max 3k

Mohit, Thanks for the info. Interested in waiver of surcharges rather than garnering points

Jaggu · 14th September 2007, 12:07

i regularly claim back the surcharge thingie, through citibank ioc card.

pabheda · 14th September 2007, 17:22

hsbc doesnot charge 2.5% but purchase has to be above 400 rs and below 2000 then only

indivic · 18th September 2007, 16:13

In case of ABN-Amro, there are a few credit cards which waive of the surcharge of 2.5% across India, so what happens is that when you use the CC to pay for the fuel at a n outlet, they charge the 2.5%, but the bank reverses it in the next statement. Works fine so far.

Same with Stanchart, but they seem to be specific with BP, so I quit both and nowadays very happy to seek out HP bunks even when I am out of town.

HPs CoCo bunks are on par with Shell with respect to service, cannot comment on fuel quality since I never tried Shell so far.

rkg · 18th September 2007, 19:45

Hi! all
petrocard is pure waste.or for that matter most of the loyalty cards are like that.intially they keep good rewards etc at reasonable number ofpoints.but within a year they change the rewards catalogue and reduce the value ofpoints. BPCL petrocard point value is less than ONE PAISA. Only way it useful is petrol bunk guys can not cheat you on change. that's all. what i fail to understand is why one should pay to join in it. in case of petro card to recover the Rs 250/-joining fee one has to accumulate more than 25000 points. it is such a waste. as of now IOCL card seems to be good. but BP is enjoying the first mover advantage

normally_crazy · 18th September 2007, 23:03

I use the Petro Card from Bharat Petroleum. never faced any issues till now. My points were close to 1,00,000 and I redeemed about 80000. No hassles - the gifts arrived as promised on time and in proper condition.

Now my points are currently close to 1,30,000. I have no complaints.

Oh - I also have HP's smart card that is with my uncle's driver most of the time. No idea on the service. I also use my i-mint card at HP outlets.

nitrous · 18th September 2007, 23:31

Petrocard: Spend Rs.1000 and get paid 10 paise.

pabheda · 19th September 2007, 00:07

i would still tell hsbc is best coz u don't have to remember where to use only go to any pump and fill the fuel and u get wavier of 2.5%(above 400/-, but u get in 400 now a days)
and on top of it is u get points too for it.
i have checked it and regularly encash it

26th December 2009, 19:01

Let me restart the thread after more than 2 years. I have BP Petrocard, but so far not redeemed the points. I also use Axis Bank Priority Bank debit card in BP and HP pumps which guarantees no additional fuel surcharge on purchases.

ruchirtnt · 24th February 2010, 09:29

i got a petrocard from BP since i fill up petrol only for my fiesta, wagonR and royal enfield, lets see if it has any benefit also

triedeverything · 10th March 2010, 20:43

Most of the credit card companies have withdrawn the surcharge waiver and the money back. Does anyone continue to enjoy this benefit? If yes, which card?

asdon · 10th March 2010, 21:04

I use HDFC Titanium Debit card at all petrol pumps, mainly BP, during the swipe, there is a charge of 2.5%, but I get the amount credited back to my account in next 10 days. The debit card information booklet has this information as no surcharge at fuel stations, I feel this as very easy.

hrishig · 12th March 2010, 07:14

citibank IOC is the most rewarding card if you do fuel purchaces from IOC pump & swapping on citibank machines.

There is no surcharge and all the accumulated points are paid as 1:1 ratio or fuel purchase.

13th September 2007, 19:16	#16
blorebuddy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 594 Thanked: 257 Times	AutoCard I do not have any experience with Petro card. But I started using Maruti AutoCard which i found good. It is a credit card from citibank sponsered by Maruti I think. 1.5 points for 100Rs spent on fuel/lub at IOC 5points for 100Rs spent on Maruti Dealers/*** 1 point for 100Rs spent on any credit card purchases The points can be adjusted against the your vehicle service bill at Maruti service stations. I got 50points in the last 2 months and adjusted in my second service bill
	() Thanks

13th September 2007, 20:50	#17
amohit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 451 Thanked: 52 Times	Some time ago I had enquired with HSBC. They said the 2.5% surcharge is waived at Shell pertol bunk also. but it seems that now there are no reward points for filling in fuel(though not sure abt this).And min we have to fill for 400/- Max 3k
	() Thanks

14th September 2007, 12:07	#19
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	i regularly claim back the surcharge thingie, through citibank ioc card.
	() Thanks

14th September 2007, 17:22	#20
pabheda BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 105 Thanked: 4 Times	hsbc doesnot charge 2.5% but purchase has to be above 400 rs and below 2000 then only
	() Thanks

18th September 2007, 16:13	#21
indivic BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 837 Thanked: 195 Times	In case of ABN-Amro, there are a few credit cards which waive of the surcharge of 2.5% across India, so what happens is that when you use the CC to pay for the fuel at a n outlet, they charge the 2.5%, but the bank reverses it in the next statement. Works fine so far. Same with Stanchart, but they seem to be specific with BP, so I quit both and nowadays very happy to seek out HP bunks even when I am out of town. HPs CoCo bunks are on par with Shell with respect to service, cannot comment on fuel quality since I never tried Shell so far.
	() Thanks

18th September 2007, 19:45	#22
rkg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 594 Times	petrocard is pure waste Hi! all petrocard is pure waste.or for that matter most of the loyalty cards are like that.intially they keep good rewards etc at reasonable number ofpoints.but within a year they change the rewards catalogue and reduce the value ofpoints. BPCL petrocard point value is less than ONE PAISA. Only way it useful is petrol bunk guys can not cheat you on change. that's all. what i fail to understand is why one should pay to join in it. in case of petro card to recover the Rs 250/-joining fee one has to accumulate more than 25000 points. it is such a waste. as of now IOCL card seems to be good. but BP is enjoying the first mover advantage
	() Thanks

18th September 2007, 23:03	#23
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	I use the Petro Card from Bharat Petroleum. never faced any issues till now. My points were close to 1,00,000 and I redeemed about 80000. No hassles - the gifts arrived as promised on time and in proper condition. Now my points are currently close to 1,30,000. I have no complaints. Oh - I also have HP's smart card that is with my uncle's driver most of the time. No idea on the service. I also use my i-mint card at HP outlets.
	() Thanks

18th September 2007, 23:31	#24
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Petrocard: Spend Rs.1000 and get paid 10 paise.
	() Thanks

19th September 2007, 00:07	#25
pabheda BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 105 Thanked: 4 Times	i would still tell hsbc is best coz u don't have to remember where to use only go to any pump and fill the fuel and u get wavier of 2.5%(above 400/-, but u get in 400 now a days) and on top of it is u get points too for it. i have checked it and regularly encash it
	() Thanks

26th December 2009, 19:01	#26
J.Ravi Posts: n/a	Let me restart the thread after more than 2 years. I have BP Petrocard, but so far not redeemed the points. I also use Axis Bank Priority Bank debit card in BP and HP pumps which guarantees no additional fuel surcharge on purchases.
	() Thanks

24th February 2010, 09:29	#27
ruchirtnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,065 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	i got a petrocard from BP since i fill up petrol only for my fiesta, wagonR and royal enfield, lets see if it has any benefit also
	() Thanks

10th March 2010, 20:43	#28
triedeverything BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 500 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	Most of the credit card companies have withdrawn the surcharge waiver and the money back. Does anyone continue to enjoy this benefit? If yes, which card?
	() Thanks

10th March 2010, 21:04	#29
asdon BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 950 Thanked: 296 Times View My Garage	I use HDFC Titanium Debit card at all petrol pumps, mainly BP, during the swipe, there is a charge of 2.5%, but I get the amount credited back to my account in next 10 days. The debit card information booklet has this information as no surcharge at fuel stations, I feel this as very easy.
	() Thanks

12th March 2010, 07:14	#30
hrishig BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 466 Thanked: 180 Times	citibank IOC is the most rewarding card if you do fuel purchaces from IOC pump & swapping on citibank machines. There is no surcharge and all the accumulated points are paid as 1:1 ratio or fuel purchase.
	() Thanks