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ACT & Partners returning to iceBike* Trade Shows with a range of business services

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ACT at iceBike 2020 ACT will be joined by key service partners as leading trade show iceBike* returns as an in-person event for the first time since 2020 next month, with events in the North at the Manchester Velodrome and in the South at London’s Tobacco Dock.

Joining ACT at the events will be Tyl by NatWest, the ACT’s new card processing partner, whose service makes it easier for customers to pay in a fast, secure way. With business costs rising, Tyl by NatWest are offering ACT members several benefits, including a £120 sign up bonus* as a Tyl statement credit; no card machine hire fees for the first six months; reduced card transaction fees for businesses with less than £50k turnover from 1.65% to 1.5%, and the ability to keep cashflow flowing with next business-day payments.

In addition, Tyl by NatWest account managers will be present to speak to retailers and answer questions and the company will also be delivering seminars for retailers each day.

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SEMINAR UPDATE

Tyl by NatWest will be hosting an 'Open Banking and what it means for cycle businesses' seminar on all days of the shows at both Manchester Velodrome and Tobacco Dock, from 12:00 until 12:20pm each day.

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Alongside this, ACT staff will also be available to talk about Cytech & Retail Finance, 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/

*For full terms & conditions click here. Merchant offer is exclusively available to Silver and Gold ACT members.

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