FleetCor to Pay $100M to Settle FTC Administrative Action Over Unauthorized Fuel Card Fees

What happened

The Federal Trade Commission alleged that FleetCor, now operating as Corpay, charged small‑business customers hidden fees and misrepresented savings from its fuel cards. The company agreed to pay $100 million to resolve the FTC administrative action. The settlement follows a Federal Court finding that FleetCor violated the FTC Act.

Penalty

$100 million

Why it matters for trust and compliance

• Its status is settled. The case has an outcome that others may cite.
• The settlement enforces FTC rules against deceptive fee practices that affect small businesses.
• Penalty: $100 million.
• It relates to FTC Act Section 5. The regulations library explains what that law requires.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.