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9 Jul 2025

A recent BBC Breakfast segment has sparked backlash from the cycling community over its portrayal of e-bikes, with critics accusing the broadcaster of conflating legal e-bikes with illegal,...

8 Jul 2025

More than 30 locations across Scotland have seen a major rise in the number of people cycling, according to newly released data.

7 Jul 2025

Sixteen illegally upgraded e-bikes capable of speeds up to 40mph have been seized and disposed of in a joint enforcement operation in Birmingham city centre.

7 Jul 2025

Bristol-based Cytech training provider and ACT member Life Cycle has launched its award-winning Bikes Beyond Bars programme at HMP Bullingdon, expanding a project that has already impacted lives...

4 Jul 2025

New data from Strava reveals a major surge in cycling across the UK, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the charge.

3 Jul 2025

Shimano has launched an urgent investigation into what it describes as a “critical” shortage of skilled bike mechanics across Europe, warning that the situation threatens to...

2 Jul 2025

MPs have called on Amazon and eBay to tighten controls after e-bikes and chargers flagged as serious fire risks were found for sale on their platforms.

25 Jun 2025

The E-Bike Positive campaign has seen major success in the first half of 2025, with its message reaching nearly 8 million people across the UK through high-profile media coverage and growing...

20 Jun 2025

The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has asked the ACT, and its parent company Bira, to help them reach out to small business retailers across the country, for their quick input on...

20 Jun 2025

Activate Cycle Academy has reopened its Cytech training facility in Darlington, offering a full range of courses from Home Mechanic up to Cytech Technical Three.
 

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Get guidance on retail finance with the ACT at iceBike* 2023

Posted on in Cycles News

retail finance What is not in doubt is that a significant number of UK shoppers either wouldn’t make a purchase if retail finance was not available or would not spend as much as they do without being able to spread the cost of their purchase.

Retail finance is a powerful sales tool for your business, which allows your customers to spread the cost to get the bikes, clothes and accessories they want without breaking the bank.

That’s why the ACT will be on hand to talk all things retail finance and their partner V12 Finance at this month’s iceBike* 2023 shows at the Manchester Velodrome and at London’s Tobacco Dock, to give guidance on how to make retail finance work most effectively for your business and your customers.

The ACT’s partnership with V12 Finance currently enables over 400 members to take advantage of a market leading range of finance products, with competitive rates and high levels of service.

“We consistently hear from members that the integration options available from V12 are much better than those offered by other finance providers,” explains Jonathan Harrison from the ACT.

“We know that, having tried other finance providers, many have found that the number of successful applications was significantly higher through V12 than with others they have worked with previously, and that the service levels are very high.”

ACT members signing up to V12 for Retail Finance receive preferential rates; pay no set-up fee, saving them £495, and pay no monthly fees. In addition, payment is released the same day and is in the retailer’s bank account within four days. There is also no minimum finance turnover requirement.

In addition to a fast application and approval process, you will receive support with integration to your website and support throughout the FCA application process from a dedicated customer service and personal account manager.

Retail finance is exclusively available to Gold ACT members. Subject to terms and conditions, including but not limited to, a minimum 12-month trading history, the business declaring a positive net worth and the search results of credit reference agencies. Click here to join the ACT or login to My ACT to upgrade your membership.

Alongside this, ACT staff and partners will also be available to talk about Cytech & card payments from Tyl by NatWest, as well as a range of other services, including business insurance, consumer promotions, pensions, legal advice, and others.

To register to attend either iceBike* North on March 5th & 6th or iceBike* South on March 9th & 10th, click here: https://www.icebike.co.uk/

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