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16 Jun 2025

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11 Jun 2025

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Bike thefts across England and Wales have continued their steady decline, according to new data released by cycle insurance specialist Bikmo.

9 Jun 2025

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9 Jun 2025

 To coincide with Bike Week (9-15 June) – the UK’s annual celebration of cycling – new research has revealed a clear shift amongst Gen Z and Millennials in their approach...

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Card payments on the go with rates under 1%

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News , Outdoor News

Accept card payments wherever your business takes you with mPOS.

For both retailers with a physical store, and those who operate on the go, taking card payments should be integral to your business.

Global Payments mPOS units can help you take card payments wherever and whenever you need to - perfect if you take your business on the road.

Offer your customers more ways to pay with Visa and MasterCard. Connect to the secure chip and PIN card reader via Bluetooth to quickly transform your smartphone into a mobile point-of-sale (POS) solution. It's a light, portable PIN Pad that is flexible, reliable and affordable.

Mobile payments are the perfect solution for mobile businesses, attending exhibitions or if your business takes you away from the shop.

Global Payments mPOS transactions are charged the same rates as for your normal in-store terminal transactions. This means ActSmart subscribers will be paying less than 1% for all transactions - including mobile payments. mPOS terminals are available from Global Payments for a one-off cost of £82.50+vat.

Click here to see the best rates available to ActSmart subscribers and see how much you could save.

Key features:

  • Available to any retailer - no need to have another Global Payments terminal
  • Transaction rates less than 1% for ActSmart subscribers
  • Download the free GLOBAL MPOS app and connect to the secure chip and PIN card reader via Bluetooth® to quickly transform your smartphone into a mobile point-of-sale solution
  • Compatible with Apple (iOS) or Android smart phones and tablets - iOS 5.1 and for Android 2.3.3. Device needs to have 3G or 4G. Connection via GPRS or WiFi 
  • Card processing anywhere in the UK that you get mobile data or Wi-Fi 
  • Digital receipts sent via text or email or stored for future reference, offering greater customer experience
  • Flexible and convenient account management with 24/7 reporting
  • Easy access to your funds, deposited directly to your bank account
  • Simplified pricing for easy reconciliation and forecasting
  • Inventory options available to manage stock

If you are interested in having your own mobile payment facility, call Global Payments on 0800 731 8921 or request a call back stating mPOS in the comments section, using the button below.

Not a Global Payments user?

If you are paying more than 1% per transaction, speak to Global Payments today using the button above.

Switching to Global Payments involves a quick application over the telephone with an individual who will handle your application from start to finish, providing the best possible customer experience throughout the transfer process.

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