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23 Jun 2022

The first ever National Cycling Show took place at the NEC, Birmingham over the weekend, with over 100 brands exhibiting including...

23 Jun 2022

With this summer and for Independents Day, especially after the last few years, it is crucial that businesses can make the most of the increased footfall of physical shoppers.

23 Jun 2022

Retail Finance Training (RFT) is an online learning course delivering an informed insight into Retail finance that can be completed anywhere, in your own time.

23 Jun 2022

Every month Maybe* gives one of our clients £500 to spend on social media advertising. To enter all you need to do is watch the Maybe* training videos or attend their webinars.

20 Jun 2022

The strategy outlines how the government will work with trade unions and businesses to regenerate retail and build a sustainable Wales.

16 Jun 2022

At the show Cytech will be delivering bike maintenance sessions on the Cycling 101 Stage with their training provider, Spokes People (formerly PJCS), as well as offering The Bike Clinic on stand...

16 Jun 2022

The ACT would like to make it clear at present we are not working with any card processing provider, so please ignore any that claim to be working with the ACT. In other...

15 Jun 2022

It is important that retailers read the document and familiarise themselves with industry standards to ensure they are creating a safe, informed space for consumers to shop and obtain credit.

9 Jun 2022

A campaign that independent retailers across sectors and throughout the country can use to promote their own businesses online and in their own communities.

9 Jun 2022

Richardsons Cycles are asking for the public’s help to cycle the distance from Scarborough to Kyiv, a whopping 1320 miles! All money raised will be going to the DEC’s Ukraine...

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Watch out for businesses claiming to be ACT service partners

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

We have been made aware of a number of card processing companies calling stores claiming to be working with the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT).

The ACT would like to make it clear at present we are not working with any card processing provider.

We are in the processes of contacting the business directly but please do email the ACT on info@theact.org.uk if you have been approached or are concerned.

All ACT partners are carefully vetted and approved to ensure that we always offer the best for our members. If you are ever in doubt about one of our service partners please check our website, send us an email or give us a call on 01273 427 700.

In other exciting news, we are in advanced talks with two possible card processing providers who are looking to offer ACT members an excellent deal - more information to be announced soon! 

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