Comparison
Which DKV product fits your fleet? Direct comparison of the key properties — DKV InstantFuel (digital, your own card, instant start) and the classic DKV fuel card (with DKV credit line + consolidated invoice).
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Both products are valid DKV solutions — your choice depends on fleet size, preferred payment method and setup speed. A quick orientation below.
DKV InstantFuel
Classic DKV fuel card
Ten core criteria compared directly — from setup time to billing to accounting integration.
| Criterion | DKV InstantFuel | Classic DKV fuel card |
|---|---|---|
| Payment model | Your own corporate credit card as the central payment method | DKV credit line — you pay DKV monthly (or fortnightly), not the station directly |
| Credit check | Not required | Required (DKV grants a credit line) |
| Setup time | A few minutes — ready to use immediately after registration | Several days to weeks (application, review, card delivery) |
| Acceptance network | PACE network: 10.751 stations in 9 European countries | Europe-wide DKV acceptance network with additional service and toll networks |
| Billing | Individual debits directly from your corporate credit card | Consolidated DKV invoice |
| Minimum term | None — cancellable monthly (1 month notice to end of month) | Depending on the contract (typically at least 12 months) |
| Cost per driver | €2.49 net per driver per month — transparent, independent of consumption | Card fees plus optional service flat rates — depending on the contract |
| Smartphone app | Yes — payment happens directly from the app, no physical card needed | Optional as an add-on — the core process runs via the physical card |
| Monthly receipt export | Available in the web dashboard with one click | Available via DKV reporting tools |
| Multiple vehicles per driver | Possible — billing is driver-based, not vehicle-based | Per vehicle or per driver, depending on the chosen card variant |
Note: DKV Mobility offers various fuel card variants. The exact terms of the classic DKV fuel card depend on the chosen product and contract.
What is DKV InstantFuel best for?
DKV InstantFuel is built for fleets that want to start fast, use an existing corporate credit card and manage receipts digitally — paperless and tax-compliant. The focus is on speed, transparency and a fully digital process from sign-up to tax export.
For trade businesses, field-service teams or small logistics fleets that want to start without a credit-line application and without contract negotiations.
If you want to start today: register, add your credit card, invite drivers — done. No credit check, no card delivery.
You already have a corporate credit card and want to keep using it as the central payment method for all fueling — without an additional credit line.
What is the classic DKV fuel card best for?
The classic DKV fuel card is the long-established solution for companies that want a separate DKV credit line, a consolidated invoice and access to the broader DKV Mobility service portfolio (e.g. tolls, workshop services, EV charging). It is aimed primarily at larger fleets with higher complexity.
For hauliers, large field-service organisations and corporate fleets that need additional mobility services and consolidated DKV reporting.
When fueling expenses should not hit the corporate credit card directly but run through a separate DKV credit line — typical for higher monthly volumes.
When accounting and tax advisors prefer a single consolidated monthly DKV invoice instead of many individual debits.
If DKV InstantFuel fits your fleet: sign up in the dashboard, add your corporate credit card and invite your drivers — the entire process takes a few minutes.