FAQs

The professional diesel card, defined in article 1.13 of Order HFP/941/2022, of October 3, is the specific means of payment for the acquisition of diesel, for which a tax refund is requested, and is valid only for the supply of the authorized vehicle. With independence of this use, the said card can fulfil as many conditions as stipulated between the issuer of it and its holder.

It must appear on the plastic, either on the front or the back.

For tax refund purposes, the data to be submitted in the list of supplies are those relating to professional diesel fuel. However, the issuer may include in the list all the data on the supplies made by the cardholders.

Professional diesel cards are authorized by the Customs and Excise Department of the Tax Agency.

Article 1.13 of Order HFP/941/2022, of October 3, establishes that the professional diesel card is the debit, credit or purchase card that has been authorized by the competent body for its use as a specific means for the acquisition of diesel. In this case, the card issued by the service station is not a means of payment and therefore cannot be considered a professional diesel card.

Yes, as long as it meets the requirements established in Order HFP/941/2022, of October 3, and has been authorized by the competent body.

No. The issuers of cards do not have to request their customers for any kind of documentary proof of the right to a refund.