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17 Apr 2026

The Bikeability Trust is set to receive £78 million as part of a £108 million Government funding package to boost walking, wheeling and cycling across England, marking the largest...

17 Apr 2026

An independent bike shop has reopened its doors less than 24 hours after a ram raid saw around £40,000 worth of stock stolen and a further £50,000 in damage caused to the premises.

16 Apr 2026

The ACT is urging independent bike shops to enter the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards before entries close on Sunday 19th April.

16 Apr 2026

Consumer finance is entering a new phase in the UK, shaped by tighter regulation, evolving customer expectations, and increased scrutiny on outcomes. We’ve explained the key things you...

10 Apr 2026

It’s easy to forget the moment your love for bike shops began. Mat Clark, owner of BRINK - a UK-based business specialising in cycling retail, brand strategy, and industry insight -...

8 Apr 2026

Bike frame and fork protection specialists BikeWrap has confirmed its sponsorship of the Cytech Pub Quiz, part of the build up to Local Bike Shop Week next month.

2 Apr 2026

Bikebook has announced a new integration with Shopify

1 Apr 2026

An awards scheme celebrating independent bike shops that go above and beyond for their communities launches this week.

30 Mar 2026

ACT parent company Bira has warned that falling retail sales in February are an early sign of consumers reining in their spending amid growing economic uncertainty.

26 Mar 2026

A flagship cycling borough in outer London is poised to lift its eight-year ban on dockless e-bikes, with Waltham Forest Labour Party pledging to introduce a scheme if it retains control of...

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Enjoy preferential pricing, no authorisation fees and no PCI fees with ACT partner Global Payments

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Retailers looking for a payment solution that facilitates in-person, remote and online payments should look at what’s on offer from ACT partner Global Payments.

GP card machines

With over 40,000 merchants in the UK, Global Payments been recognised as a Fortune 500 member globally. Closer to home, they have been nominated for ‘Best use of voice of the customer’ for their customer experience and continue to support businesses across the UK. With 50 years’ experience in the industry, it means retailers can feel assured they are in safe hands.

 ACT members enjoy a range of benefits from working with Global Payments, including:

  • No authorisation fees.
  • Next-day crediting with cleared funds (with participating banks)
  • Three months free terminal rental for new Global Payments customers to all silver and gold ACT members*
  • Preferential pricing for members on debit/credit card rates
  • No monthly PCI Compliance Fees (non-compliance Fees still apply).
  • Access to cashback facility

Click here to find out more or call the ACT team on 01273 427 700

*3 months free terminal rental is only available for new Global Payments customers. You will pay no rental fees during the first 3 months. This is based on a total contract length of 12 months. All terminals are included in this offer. After the first 3 months, all fees will be payable monthly. Transaction fees still apply. Global Payments reserves the right to vary the terms of, or withdraw, this offer at any time by posting changes online, or by emailing you, and it is your responsibility to refer to and comply with the most up-to-date terms. Your continued use of the terminal after variations have been made constitutes your acceptance of the terms as varied. 

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