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WEX Launched Cardless Fuel Payment Option for Trucking

Fleet drivers can now use single-use digital codes at major travel centers to help prevent fuel card fraud.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Trucks

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WEX has introduced a cardless fuel payment feature for its over-the-road customers to replace the need for physical fuel cards. This technology allows drivers to generate secure, location-specific codes through a mobile app.

Why it matters

The system addresses rising security concerns for fleets by eliminating risks associated with physical card theft, loss, or skimming. By moving to digital, single-use codes, companies can better protect their fuel accounts from unauthorized charges.

Cardless payments are currently supported at Pilot, One9, Love's, TA, Petro Stopping Centers, TA Express, and Maverik locations. The service is available to existing WEX OTR customers at no additional cost.

The players

WEX

A financial technology service provider specializing in corporate payment solutions and fleet management tools.

The details

Drivers access the feature through the WEX CardControl app to generate a unique, single-use code for the specific site where they are refueling. This digital code interacts directly with the fleet’s existing WEX program, ensuring that transaction reporting and management remain integrated. Because the code is single-use and tied to a specific location, it neutralizes the threat posed by traditional card skimming devices.

Timeline

  1. WEX officially launched the cardless fuel payment system on September 28, 2026.

  2. Additional fueling networks are expected to roll out cardless payment capabilities throughout 2026.

The Home Front

The move to cardless fuel payments follows a broader industry trend toward digitizing commercial logistics to combat persistent credit-card fraud. It marks a shift away from physical payment hardware toward secure, ephemeral mobile authentication.

If you manage a fleet or driver logistics, verify if your current fuel account settings allow for CardControl app access. Review your internal security protocols to determine if transitioning drivers to cardless payments can help reduce your vulnerability to card skimming.

The takeaway

Digital, single-use payment codes are becoming the new standard for fleet security by eliminating the risks inherent in physical cards. Fleet managers should ensure their drivers have updated versions of the WEX CardControl app to utilize these new features at supported travel centers.

Further reading

For more updates on how new technology is changing the road, see our Trucks section.

More information

You can find more details on the transition to digital payments on the WEX OTR cardless information page.

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