Fuel Guarantees
Security for suppliers. Flexibility for buyers
Our Fuel Guarantees
Fuel your wholesale or retail business securely with Guarantees that back supplier credit lines
Enables wholesalers to purchase fuel on credit while assuring suppliers of payment security.
Gives suppliers the confidence to extend credit to retail fuel buyers, with protection against non-payment.
What is a Fuel Guarantee?
Whether you’re supplying or buying fuel, credit terms can create risk. A PCBS Fuel Guarantee bridges that gap by providing financial protection for suppliers and increased flexibility for buyers.
It’s a smart way to do business: suppliers can offer credit without worrying about default, while wholesalers and retailers gain access to fuel without tying up cashflow.
Each PCBS Fuel Guarantee is backed by specialists who understand the operational and financial pressures of the fuel industry. We tailor every solution to support secure, scalable growth for buyers and suppliers alike.
Why Choose a PCBS Fuel Guarantee?
- Minimises financial risk in fuel supply agreements
- Supports uninterrupted operations in wholesale and retail markets
- Enhances supplier and buyer credibility
- Allows for secure trading without tying up cash reserves
- Ensures protection against non-delivery or non-payment
- Speeds up transaction approvals and contract finalisation
How it works
- Apply: Complete an application form and submit documents such as financial statements, ID copies and tax clearance certificate.
- Risk assessment: Our experts assess your creditworthiness, business history and risk profile to calculate your guarantee limit.
- Guarantee issued: If you’re approved, we issue a guarantee to the fuel supplier. You can then purchase fuel on credit.
- Ongoing assistance: We stay involved to support you.
Turnaround times
- Quotes available within 24 to 48 hours of receipt of full application
- Draft guarantees issued 24 to 48 hours after approval
- Finalised guarantees released within 24 hours of confirmed payment
Fuel Guarantee FAQs
Is PCBS authorised to provide Fuel Guarantees?
Yes. PCBS is a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP #47996), authorised to issue fuel-related financial guarantees.
What’s the difference between wholesale and retail fuel guarantees?
Wholesale guarantees are designed for bulk fuel purchases between suppliers and distributors. Retail guarantees apply to service stations or smaller fuel outlets managing regular deliveries.
What happens if the buyer fails to pay?
The guarantee is activated, and PCBS compensates the supplier up to the guaranteed amount, subject to the terms.