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29 Aug 2025

Pre-registration has now opened for the very first Cycling Industry News Live (CIN Live) show, taking place on Sunday 14 and Monday 15 September 2025 at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire.

20 Aug 2025

ACT parent company Bira has expressed serious concern following today's announcement that UK inflation rose to 3.8% in July, higher than the expected 3.7% and marking the tenth consecutive month...

20 Aug 2025

Cycling and active living charity Sustrans has claimed there is strong evidence that a lack of infrastructure is the biggest barrier to getting more people on bikes in Northern Ireland.

14 Aug 2025

The global bike industry remains under pressure as Shimano, Giant and Canyon all report weaker profits and subdued outlooks for 2025.

13 Aug 2025

The ACT is set to be in attendance at the inaugural Cycling Industry News Live (CIN Live) trade show, which is set to bring together industry-wide education, market insight and product showcases...

12 Aug 2025

Britain's high street crisis has deepened dramatically with nearly half of independent retailers, including many in the independent cycling retail sector, reporting sales have crashed compared...

11 Aug 2025

ACT parent company Bira has condemned the Government's inaction over the "de minimis" import loophole following a Sky News investigation revealing £5.9 billion worth of cheap imports...

7 Aug 2025

Bira has warned that criminals are undermining legitimate retailers as trading standards services collapse, following a new Which? investigation.

1 Aug 2025

A number of ACT members and partners have been named among the final nominees for the 2025 BikeBiz Awards, which celebrate excellence across the UK cycle industry.

30 Jul 2025

A former student of South Africa’s Torq Zone Academy has taken a major step forward in cycling mechanic training after completing the prestigious UCI Level 3 Mechanics Course in Aigle,...

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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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