Payment complexity is putting UK SMBs under pressure
New research from Allstar surveyed 300 UK SMB owners and directors who manage fleets of 4 to 20 vehicles, revealing widespread anxiety.
The scale of the problem
Payment management is causing widespread issues for SMBs.
of SMB owners feel anxious about managing fuel and EV charging payments
Too many ways to pay
Fragmented systems are driving complexity and admin time.
use more than one payment method or platform
use between 4–10 platforms
spend 4–6 hours/month on admin
A lack of control
Limited visibility is making it harder to manage spend.
have limited or some visibility, or control over spend
Leaving SMBs without the clarity needed to stay in control of costs.
Impact on drivers
Payment disruptions are causing delays and reducing time on the road.
Fuel
often or always experience disruption at the pump
EV
experience regular disruption at the charge point
say payment issues reduce productivity or delays getting back on the road
What SMBs want
Businesses are calling for a simpler, more seamless way to pay.
reveal it’s important for them to have a single payment solution for frictionless fuel and EV charging.
Fragmentation is costing SMBs time and productivity.
Allstar powers smarter payments.
One card to pay for fuel & EV charging
Full visibility & control across every vehicle
No complicated claims & no extra admin
Improved efficiency & less driver downtime
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