SPEND MANAGEMENT
Maximize savings and eliminate fraud with the Motive Card.

Improve your profitability with the AI-powered fleet card.
Motive Card is a first-party fleet card built directly into the Motive platform, helping finance teams maximize savings and gain complete control of their fleet-related spend.
Universal Acceptance
One card for fuel and fleet spend.
With universal acceptance, this is the only card your business needs to make all purchases.
- Use Motive Card everywhere Mastercard is accepted, for any type of purchase you approve.
- Remove the hassle of managing multiple cards for different spend categories like fuel, maintenance and lodging.
- No need to reimburse employees for personal credit card purchases.
- No hidden fees.

Savings
Get fuel discounts and cashback on spend.
Maximize savings with fuel rebates and cashback on all non-fuel spend across Canada.
Save at home: Save 3 cents/litre on diesel and gasoline at all 10,000+ retail fuelling locations across Canada. Earn 1% cashback on all non-fuel spend.
Save in the US: Up to 20+ cents/gallon at fuel partners like Love’s, TA, Circle K, Casey’s, 7-Eleven, and Exxon. Pay zero FX fees for purchases made in the US.
- Savings Finder shows close-by retail locations, and fuel prices so drivers can navigate to the best price.

Spend Controls
Prevent unauthorized spend with fully customizable controls.
Stop unauthorized Motive Card spending before it happens with customizable controls. Set limits for individuals or groups of cardholders, exactly how you want.
- Control cardholder spend by amount, day, time, and more.
- Block specific merchants and spend types.
- Get flexibility to add and remove spend categories instantly.

AI Fraud Detection
Detect fraud with AI-powered fraud detection.
Motive combines vehicle telematics data with Motive Card payments data to detect fraud in real-time.
- Receive alerts when vehicle and spend locations don’t match.
- Get notified if tank level differs from purchased fuel volume.
- Freeze cards, or auto-decline transactions on the spot.
- Rest easy with our Fraud Protection Guarantee which provides coverage up to $250,000 per year* in the event of fraud.

IFTA Automation
File IFTA in seconds.
Motive automatically captures vehicle mileage and combines it with Motive Card fuel purchase data to automate IFTA fuel tax reporting.
- Save hours of time spent on manual reconciliations.
- Distances and fuel transactions are automatically allocated.
- Export to your preferred file type.

Frequently asked questions
Why do I need a spend management solution?
An integrated spend management solution can help you save time through automation of administrative tasks such as consolidating receipts, tracking expenses, and simplifying reporting like IFTA filing, so your team can be more productive. Motive’s spend management solution is part of our all-in-one platform meaning you can manage fleet and spend in one dashboard. This provides full visibility into your entire business so you can identify areas to save and operate more efficiently.
Is the Motive Card a credit card or a corporate card?
This is a corporate card, which means the total billed balance must be settled in full at the end of each billing cycle and cannot be paid in installments.
What kinds of expenses can I pay for with my Motive Card besides fuel?
Motive Card is more than a fuel card — you can enable it for maintenance and repairs, lodging, gas station store purchases, and other authorized business expenses, based on the spend controls you choose to set.
Can I apply if my business is a sole proprietorship?
At this time we are not accepting applications from sole proprietorships for the Motive Card.
Can I use my Motive Card in the U.S. and other countries?
Yes. You can use your Motive Card anywhere Mastercard is accepted in North America and U.S territories, subject to your account configuration and spend controls. If you run cross-border routes, our team can help you confirm how international usage and billing will work for your Canadian fleet.
How does Motive Card pricing work, and are there any fees I should know about?
Motive Card has no hidden fees—you pay $0 in hidden fees. For Canadian customers, pricing includes clearly disclosed per-active card fee, and late fees if an invoice is not paid on time. Any applicable fees will be outlined in your agreement and shown on your statements.
What information do I need to provide to complete an application for a Motive Card?
We will need a few details about your company’s spending needs and business demographic information:
- Your company name, address, phone, email, ownership structure, and company revenue.
- Spending limit requested.
- Banking information: digitally connecting your business bank account via Plaid™ or three consecutive months of business bank statements in pdf.
- Additional documents as requested: you may be asked for up to two years of audited or compiled financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow, and debt schedule.
Why are certain financial documents required?
We consider several factors when reviewing applications for the Motive Card. Financial documents help us ensure we’re evaluating each applicant based on their overall financial health.
What should I do if my application is declined?
If your application is declined, you’ll automatically be notified via email with the specific reason(s) why we were unable to approve your application. You can reapply for the Motive Card in 3 months’ time.
Why do you recommend linking my bank account using Plaid™ during the application process?
Our integration with Plaid™ simplifies the number of financial documents we request and enables us to make a faster decision on your Motive Card application. Plaid™ instantly authenticates you, connects your account securely, and saves you time looking for or downloading bank statements. A linked account is also required to use your Motive Card: we will use it to automatically withdraw the amount you owe for purchases made at the end of each billing cycle using ACH.
What information does Motive capture when I link my bank account via Plaid™?
Plaid™ allows you to securely connect and share data from your financial institution directly with Motive. Motive reviews the same information that can typically be found on your bank statement.
What happens if I don’t feel comfortable providing my financial documents?
You can provide your financial documents by linking your bank account via Plaid™ or by sending us PDF copies of the requested documents. Should you prefer not to submit full financial statements, we have 3 alternatives:
- Standby Letter of Credit(SBLC)- bank-issued guarantee for the credit line
- Security Deposit – Cash deposit with Motive for the credit line
- Daily Invoicing – Payments owed every day for card usage
Who can see the financial information/documents I provide?
Your information is only viewable by Motive’s employees who need access to make a decision on your application. Motive offers the option to securely provide digital access via Plaid™ to the information needed without sending physical or electronic copies of these documents.
Will applying for a Motive Card impact my personal credit score?
Motive does not use your personal credit score to determine your company’s creditworthiness when you apply for a Motive Card, nor do we report your company’s payment history on your consumer credit report. For Canadian customers, your credit file may be used solely to confirm your identity. We rely on your business credit bureau report to determine your spending limit for the Motive Card.
How long does the overall application process take?
Once a completed application is received, most customers have a decision in three days. If we ask for additional documents, we cannot make a decision until you provide them to us. Once approved, companies typically receive their Motive Cards within 6-7 business days, depending on shipping.
How much will I be approved for?
Each business is evaluated based on its financial health, past payment history, and other internal and external information to determine appropriate spending limits. This amount differs for each company.
Are you able to ship cards to P.O. boxes?
For your protection and to reduce fraud, we can only ship cards to a physical address.
Is bilingual (French/English) support available for Canadian organizations?
Yes. Motive provides contracts, key documentation, and customer support in French and English, to support your teams in their preferred language.
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The Motive Card is issued in Canada by Peoples Trust Company, pursuant to a license by Mastercard International. Subject to terms of Motive Spend Management Services Agreement. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.



