The SOCAR fuel cards for private customers.
With our fuel card, we make the everyday life of our customers much easier. You benefit from cashless refueling, loyalty promotions and preferential conditions.
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SOCAR Card Classico for private customers
We spend a large part of our life on the road. It is precisely here where SOCAR supports you offering a wide range of efficient solutions for your mobile life.
The SOCAR Card lets you fill your tank with high-quality fuel, take care of your shopping and enjoy a rest in a pleasant setting. You can also charge your car at 350,000 charging stations in Switzerland and Europe. Your personal SOCAR Card for private customers makes your life simpler too. You will enjoy many benefits. For example, preferential conditions with our loyalty promotions.
- Simple payment
- Stay informed online
A card for all seasons
With the SOCAR Card, you can refuel, recharge, shop or wash your car.
With the SOCAR Card, you can charge your electric vehicle at fixed and transparent rates known in advance – both within the SOCAR Charge charging network, offering particularly attractive prices, and across our partner networks. Choose the subscription model that best suits your driving habits: SOCAR Charge Basic is the ideal entry into electric mobility with no monthly fixed fees. SOCAR Charge Plus is designed for frequent drivers and anyone looking to benefit from advantageous charging rates. This allows you to charge your vehicle quickly, easily and transparently wherever you are. Learn more about our subscription models and charging rates here: here
Simple payment
The SOCAR Card for private customers can be used as a cashless means of payment at any SOCAR station in Switzerland and in the Principality of Liechtenstein to pay for quality fuels, services and products. All expenses are listed in a monthly invoice which makes collecting receipts a thing of the past. Various payment methods are available to pay the invoice.
Stay informed online
You can manage your purchases efficiently with our straightforward online tool. Register for the online tool here: www.socarcard-online.ch
The simple way to SOCAR Card for private customers
After sending us your completed application, you will receive your filling card within two weeks. The system-generated PIN code associated with the card will be sent in a separate letter.
Loss or theft
In the event of loss or theft, your SOCAR Card for private customers will be locked as soon as you have contacted our SOCAR Card Center in written form. Damaged, lost or stolen cards will be replaced by us. SOCAR Card Center: info@socarcard.ch
The SOCAR Card team will be happy to answer your questions.
Phone +41 71 220 84 84
E-Mail: info@socarcard.ch
Terms and conditions for private customers
List of conditions for private customers
SOCAR Diplomatic Card
Tax-exempt mobility for diplomatic missions in Switzerland
The SOCAR Diplomatic Card is a fuel card specifically developed for diplomatic representations, embassies and missions in Switzerland. It is available for both official and private vehicles and is issued according to diplomatic eligibility.
It enables tax-exempt fuel purchases in accordance with Swiss regulations while simplifying administrative processes. The card has been designed specifically for the needs of diplomatic users and offers an efficient and transparent solution for official vehicles.
With the SOCAR Diplomatic Card, you gain access to more than 200 fuel stations across Switzerland, including:
- 25 stations in the Lake Geneva region
- 38 stations in the Zurich region
- 47 stations in the Central Plateau / Northwestern Switzerland
- Online application via SOCAR (see below) or via the FOCBS
- Tax exemption: no VAT and reimbursement of the mineral oil tax within the limits of 90 L/day and 500 L/month
- Free diplomatic card with no card or administrative fees and no transaction surcharges
- Validity: 3 years (temporary card: 3 months)
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For your official vehicle For your private vehicle
Key information at a glance
Who is eligible to apply for a SOCAR Diplomatic Card?
The SOCAR Diplomatic Card is available to diplomats, permanent missions, embassies, consulates and international organisations officially accredited in Switzerland in accordance with the FOCBS procedure.
Is the SOCAR Diplomatic Card valid at all SOCAR stations?
Yes, the SOCAR Diplomatic Card is valid at all SOCAR stations.
Can the card be used for private and official vehicles?
Yes. Two application types are available:
- “Diplomatic official vehicle”
- “Diplomatic private vehicle”
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For your official vehicle For your private vehicle
How does the tax exemption work?
How does billing work?
The SOCAR Diplomatic Card is free of charge and no transaction surcharges apply. Billing is issued in CHF with a 15-day payment term. Payment can conveniently be made via e-invoice or direct debit from a Swiss bank account.
Is there a maximum amount for tax-exempt fuel purchases?
Yes. Purchases must not exceed 90 litres per day and 500 litres per month. There is no minimum quantity.
Is the Diplomatic Card linked to a vehicle?
Yes, the SOCAR Diplomatic Card is vehicle-specific and registered for the respective vehicle.
What happens if the limits are exceeded?
The mineral oil tax reimbursement is processed quarterly. If fuel purchases exceed the defined limits, additional standard SOCAR Cards may be requested. However, no tax refund will be granted for this additional volume.
How does the mineral oil tax refund work in practice?
How does renewal work after 3 years?
The permanent SOCAR Diplomatic Card is valid for three years. After expiration, a new application must be submitted, as renewal is not automatic.
What is the advantage compared to a standard SOCAR Card?
The SOCAR Diplomatic Card is free of charge, with no transaction surcharges. Within the defined limits no VAT applies, and there is also the possibility of quarterly mineral oil tax reimbursement.
Who can I contact if I have questions or need assistance?
The SOCAR Card Center will be happy to assist you:
Email: info@socarcard.ch
Phone: +41 71 220 84 84