AVCARD
AVCARD is a corporate payment card program operated by World Fuel Services (World Kinect Corporation) that enables aviation expense management for business flight departments, accepted at 4,200+ FBOs and service locations globally.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersHunt Valley, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What AVCARD does
AVCARD is a corporate payment card program operated by World Fuel Services, the aviation division of World Kinect Corporation (NYSE: WKC). The card is designed for aviation expense management and is accepted at Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) and aviation service providers within World Fuel's merchant network of 4,200+ service locations across more than 30 countries. World Fuel Services serves 8,500+ flight departments, 2,900+ airports and FBOs, and delivers to 40,000+ aircraft globally, supported by the largest North American fleet of 1,045 refueler trucks and relationships with 30+ refiners, 250 terminals, and 100 freight carriers. AVCARD offers low processing rates, flexible payment options, guaranteed merchant payment, and loyalty points, and sits alongside a complementary 0%-processing product called the World Fuel Contract.
Underlying the card program is a broader technology and services stack: the myWorld Web and App platforms provide trip management, fuel ordering, operations, and invoicing backed by 24/7 dispatch; AvPOS provides point-of-sale technology for FBOs; the Connected Truck integrates paperless fueling and DEF sensor data directly into FBO software; and Online Flight Planning supports digital flight planning. A tiered loyalty program (Diamond Elite, Diamond, Silver, Blue) and the Air Elite Network of premium FBOs extend the ecosystem. Recent M&A — Epic Fuels (2024) and Universal Weather and Aviation (2026) — has added general-aviation card volume and integrated trip-support services.
AVCARD generates revenue primarily through transaction-based processing fees on aviation fuel and service purchases, supplemented by merchant network services, brand programs (including Phillips 66 Aviation and Air Elite), and subscription/marketing services. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting corporate flight departments and FBOs, with credit applications processed online and distribution through the World Fuel merchant network and channel partners. Parent World Kinect is headquartered in Miami, Florida, with operations centers in Tampa, Parish (US), and London, and a stated presence across North America, Europe, and Oceania.
AVCARD firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AVCARD
- Legal name
- World Fuel Services
- Website
- https://aviation.wfscorp.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- AVCARD is a corporate payment card program operated by World Fuel Services (World Kinect Corporation) that enables aviation expense management for business flight departments, accepted at 4,200+ FBOs and service locations globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AVCARD industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aviation Fuel and Payment Services
- NAICS
- Credit Card Issuing (52221)
- SIC
- Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Travel Payments & Virtual Cards for Corporate Travel (THALAMAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Embedded Card Issuing & Card-as-a-Service (FSAGALAC), Accounts Payable Automation & Invoice Payments for Travel Suppliers (THACAJAI)
Keywords
Where AVCARD is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hunt Valley
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
AVCARD business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Card Processing Fees: AVCARD generates revenue through processing rates charged on aviation fuel and service transactions. The World Fuel Contract card offers 0% processing rate while other card products have processing fees.
- Aviation Fuel Supply: Core revenue from sale and delivery of jet fuel and aviation gasoline to FBOs, airports, flight departments, and commercial operators
- Merchant Network Services: Payment processing and analytics services for FBOs and aviation service providers accepting AVCARD
- Brand Programs and Marketing Services: Revenue from branded fuel programs (World Fuel, Phillips 66 Aviation) and marketing opportunities for FBOs
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Monthly | World Fuel Contract - 0% processing rate with marketing support |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Monthly | AVCARD - Low processing rate with flexible payment options |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
AVCARD product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AVCARD is a corporate charge card program designed for aviation expense management, providing business aviation flight departments with low processing rates, flexible payment options, guaranteed merchant payment, and loyalty rewards points funded by World Fuel. It is accepted at FBOs and aviation service providers within World Fuel's global merchant network of more than 4,200 service locations across multiple continents. The program integrates with World Fuel's broader aviation fuel supply, trip support, and FBO technology services.
Product overview
AVCARD is part of World Fuel Services' aviation payment solutions portfolio, offering a corporate card program alongside the World Fuel Contract payment solution. The product suite also includes technology platforms such as myWorld Web and myWorld App for trip support and management, AvPOS for FBO point-of-sale operations, and the World Fuel Connected Truck for integrated fueling operations. These products work together to provide aviation businesses with end-to-end solutions covering fuel procurement, payment processing, trip planning, and operational technology. The portfolio is complemented by the World Fuel Rewards loyalty program and the Air Elite Network brand program.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AVCARD: Corporate card program for aviation expenses offering low processing rate, flexible payment options, guaranteed payment, and loyalty rewards points funded by World Fuel.
- myWorld
- World Fuel Rewards
- Air Elite Network
- World Fuel Contract
- AvPOS
Products and services
- AVCARD Corporate charge card program designed for aviation expense management, accepted at FBOs and aviation service providers within the World Fuel merchant network of 4,200+ locations.
- World Fuel Contract Merchant fuel payment card with 0% processing rate, marketing opportunities, and loyalty rewards for participating FBOs and aviation merchants.
- World Fuel Rewards Loyalty program for flight departments and FBOs offering tiered rewards (Diamond Elite, Diamond, Silver, Blue) funded by World Fuel, driving card usage and retention.
- myWorld Web Web-based platform providing flight departments full access to trip management data, fuel ordering, invoicing, and Trip View functionality, backed by World Fuel's 24/7 operations team.
- myWorld App Mobile application providing flight departments access to the same trip data used by the World Fuel Trip Support Team, backed by 24/7 operations team support.
- AvPOS Point-of-sale technology platform for Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) to manage aviation business operations, integrated with fueling and payment workflows.
- World Fuel Connected Truck Advanced fuel truck equipped with paperless fueling capability, DEF sensor technology, and direct integration into FBO software systems for automated fueling operations.
- Online Flight Planning Digital flight planning platform integrated within the myWorld ecosystem for business aviation operators.
- Air Elite Network Global network of premium FBO locations offering standardized high-quality aviation services and brand program membership for participating operators.
- Bulk Aviation Fuel & Ground Equipment Supply Reliable branded and unbranded aviation fuel supply and ground equipment services for airports, FBOs, and commercial operators, supported by the largest North American fleet of refueler trucks.
- International Trip Support International trip support service providing flight planning, permits, handling, and regulatory coordination for business aviation operators worldwide.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 4,200 service locations worldwide with 24/7 dispatch
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use AVCARD
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AVCARD technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
AVCARD partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- Universal Weather and AviationcoreWorld Kinect Corporation completed acquisition of Universal Weather and Aviation's trip support services business, integrating operational insights and trip support capabilities into the World Fuel aviation platform.
- NestestrategicWorld Fuel Services and Neste signed supply agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), providing renewable fuel options to customers through the merchant network.
- DHL ExpressstrategicWorld Fuel and DHL Express announced agreement to bring first regular supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to DHL operations, marking significant SAF deployment in cargo aviation.
- UK Ministry of DefencestrategicWorld Fuel Services providing Sustainable Aviation Fuel to UK Ministry of Defence for military aviation operations, supporting defense sustainability goals.
- Jet AviationstrategicJet Aviation expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel supply across its US FBO network in partnership with World Fuel Services, offering SAF to business aviation customers.
- JetBluestrategicWorld Fuel Services provides JetBlue with consistent supply of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as part of the airline's sustainability initiatives.
- Epic FuelscoreWorld Fuel Services signed agreement to acquire Epic Fuels general aviation fuel card business, expanding the payment solutions portfolio and merchant network in the general aviation segment.
- Phillips 66 AviationcoreWorld Fuel Services provides brand programs including Phillips 66 Aviation brand program, offering branded fuel and marketing support to FBOs under the Phillips 66 brand.
- Air Elite NetworkcorePremium FBO network with exclusive benefits, marketing support, and enhanced service standards. Members gain access to World Fuel's global fuel supply and payment solutions including AVCARD.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AVCARD competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Signature Flight Support: World's largest FBO network, a key AVCARD acceptance partner and competitor on the FBO/merchant side; relevant because FBO control drives card acceptance economics.
- BP Aviation: Global aviation fuel supplier (Air BP) operating branded fueling at airports and offering payment solutions to operators, competing for the same fuel and payment volume as World Fuel.
- Shell Aviation: Incumbent oil major aviation fuel division offering fuel supply, Shell FBO cards, and sustainability offerings at global scale. Competes with World Fuel/AVCARD across both fuel supply and card acceptance.
- Chevron Aviation: Integrated aviation fuel and card provider serving business and commercial operators; similar broad incumbent profile to Shell and ExxonMobil Aviation in competing for AVCARD's customer base.
- ExxonMobil Aviation: Major integrated aviation fuel supplier with proprietary pilot and FBO card programs. Overlaps directly with AVCARD on the card product layer and merchant acceptance at FBOs.
Emerging players
- Meridian (formerly Avinode / Camp Systems): Aviation technology and trip support platform serving business aviation operators and FBOs; adjacent competitor on the technology layer that could layer payment functionality to compete with AVCARD.
Direct peers
- Phillips 66 Aviation: Major branded aviation fuel supplier and card program operator; while also a brand partner of World Fuel, it runs a parallel FBO card and merchant network targeting the same business aviation customers as AVCARD.
- AEG Fuels: Global aviation fuel supplier with its own FBO payment card and trip support offering, directly competing with World Fuel/AVCARD for international business aviation fueling and card spend.
- Avfuel Corporation: Direct competitor offering aviation fuel supply and the AVTRIP/Avfuel card program accepted at a large FBO network. Closest comparable in combining fueling logistics with a proprietary flight department payment card.
- Mercury Business Services / MultiService: Provider of corporate and aviation payment card solutions, including lodge cards and aviation-accepted cards. Direct competitor to AVCARD in the corporate aviation/virtual card space.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
AVCARD social profiles
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AVCARD leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
AVCARD subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
AVCARD funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AVCARD M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AVCARD
What does AVCARD do?
AVCARD is a corporate charge card program designed for aviation expense management, providing business aviation flight departments with low processing rates, flexible payment options, guaranteed merchant payment, and loyalty rewards points funded by World Fuel. It is accepted at FBOs and aviation service providers within World Fuel's global merchant network of more than 4,200 service locations across multiple continents. The program integrates with World Fuel's broader aviation fuel supply, trip support, and FBO technology services.
Is AVCARD a public or private company?
AVCARD is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was AVCARD founded?
AVCARD was founded in 1984. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is AVCARD based?
AVCARD is headquartered in Hunt Valley, United States, in the North America region.
How does AVCARD make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Card Processing Fees are the primary driver. The others are aviation Fuel Supply, merchant Network Services and brand Programs and Marketing Services.
Who are AVCARD's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Signature Flight Support, BP Aviation, Shell Aviation, Chevron Aviation and ExxonMobil Aviation. Meridian (formerly Avinode / Camp Systems) is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Phillips 66 Aviation, AEG Fuels, Avfuel Corporation and Mercury Business Services / MultiService.
Does AVCARD have an API?
No public API is recorded for AVCARD.
What industry is AVCARD in?
AVCARD's product category is Aviation Fuel and Payment Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THALAMAJ, Travel Payments & Virtual Cards for Corporate Travel, with a secondary code of FSAGALAC, Embedded Card Issuing & Card-as-a-Service. Its NAICS code is 52221 and its SIC code is 4581.