FBO and Airport Merchant Programs
Bring more aviation customers to your location and give them more reasons to return. World Fuel Merchant Programs connect FBOs and aviation service providers with established payment, fuel, and loyalty programs across our aviation network.
Turn aviation merchant program participation into customer opportunity
Make it easier for aviation customers to choose your location, purchase the services they need, and return on future trips.
World Fuel Merchant Programs connect participating FBOs, airports, and service providers with customers already using our aviation programs. Select the participation route that fits the transactions and services your business provides, whether you want to accept AVCARD® purchases, serve World Fuel Contract customers, use World Fuel Rewards, or join the trip support vendor network. We can establish a merchant relationship directly with your business or through your distributor or oil company.
Put your location in a stronger commercial position
- Reach AVCARD cardholders when they purchase fuel and eligible aviation services.
- Increase visibility with World Fuel Contract customers through the weekly electronic price file.
- Simplify World Fuel Contract Card transactions by removing the need for fuel releases.
- Use available World Fuel Rewards points to recognize established customers and encourage new business.
- Select payment timing, currency, and remittance options that align with your operation.
- Get program and transaction support from sales and service professionals assigned to your region.
Aviation Payments
Make AVCARD part of the customer experience
Give cardholders a convenient way to pay for fuel and other eligible aviation services at your location.
AVCARD is accepted at more than 8,600 merchant locations in more than 190 countries. Participation allows your business to serve cardholders purchasing eligible services that can include fuel, catering, maintenance, and training.
You can select from four payment timing options ranging from two days to 28 business days. Applicable fees depend on the timing selected and ticket value. Settlement may be available in local currency or U.S. dollars through checks, transfers, drafts, or wire transfers. Regional AVCARD sales and service professionals are available to address program and transaction questions.
CONTRACT FUEL
Give contract fuel customers a reason to choose you
Increase your visibility within a contract fuel program operating at more than 4,200 locations worldwide.
Participating FBOs receive a 0% processing rate for World Fuel Contract fuel transactions with no additional costs. The World Fuel Contract Card also removes the need for fuel releases, making it easier for your team to complete eligible transactions.
Each Tuesday, participating locations and their prices are included in the electronic weekly price file sent to cardholders. World Fuel global sales and marketing teams also help participating locations reach flight department customers.
Create more opportunities to earn customer loyalty
Participating locations can use World Fuel Rewards to attract engaged aviation customers, promote bonus-point opportunities, and reinforce the customer experience. The result is a stronger connection with operators and flight departments who return to locations where they earn more value from every visit.
Find the right merchant opportunity
Compare the ways each program can help your business serve World Fuel customers and extend its commercial reach.
Accept more aviation purchases
Serve AVCARD cardholders purchasing eligible fuel, catering, maintenance, training, and other aviation services at your location.
Reach contract fuel customers
Increase your visibility through the weekly price file and complete World Fuel Contract Card transactions without fuel releases.
Recognize customer loyalty
Participating locations receive banks of points based on qualifying activity. Use those points to recognize established customers and encourage new business.
Support customers beyond fuel
Contact our Global Vendor Team to discuss providing aviation services through the trip support vendor network.
FBO Merchant Program frequently asked questions
Compare participation options, payment choices, and the steps required to become a merchant.
Start with the transactions and services your business provides. AVCARD supports eligible aviation purchases at FBOs and facilities such as maintenance, catering, and training providers. World Fuel Contract is designed for participating FBOs serving contract fuel customers. World Fuel Rewards provides an additional customer-engagement opportunity for eligible locations, while the trip support vendor network connects approved service providers with trip support customers.
Yes. Participation depends on your business type, the services you provide, and the requirements of each program. Contact our Global Vendor Team to discuss the opportunities available to your location.
AVCARD merchants can select from four payment timing options ranging from two days to 28 business days. Applicable fees vary according to the timing selected and the value of the ticket. Available settlement options may include payment in local currency or U.S. dollars.
Participating FBOs receive a 0% processing rate for World Fuel Contract fuel transactions with no additional costs. We will confirm applicable terms and participation requirements during enrollment.
Our regional sales and service professionals maintain contact with participating merchants and are available to address program or transaction questions as they arise. Merchant relationships can be established directly with your business or through your distributor or oil company.
Why World Fuel
World Fuel Merchant Programs connect participating businesses with aviation customers using established payment, contract fuel, rewards, and trip support programs. This gives eligible FBOs and service providers practical ways to increase visibility, support customer transactions, and build repeat business through an aviation platform serving customers at more than 4,000 airports.
That platform is supported by operations in more than 200 countries and territories, more than 40 years of industry experience, and regional sales and service professionals who can assist with questions about the merchant program.
24,500
Cardholders fueling through World Fuel Contract
33,600
AVCARD holders
4,000
Airports supported through our aviation network
200
Countries and territories
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