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20 May 2024

The cycling industry may have experienced one of its most turbulent periods in recent history, but it still represents a great opportunity for investment, according to a report...

20 May 2024

The Sustrans Walking and Cycling Index, the biggest UK survey of walking, wheeling and cycling, found only 40% of residents on low incomes had access to a cycle. This compared to 59% in...

9 May 2024

John Lewis, the UK’s largest department store, will stock the UK’s leading e-bike brand, VOLT from today. The retailer will have four models from VOLT’s award-winning range of...

8 May 2024

Hundreds of independent bike shops around the country got involved with this year’s Local Bike Shop Day, according to organisers, the Association of Cycle Traders

8 May 2024

UK consumer confidence improved by two points in April, new data has shown, as optimism about personal finances for the coming year remained stable.

8 May 2024

More than 400 children and adults have cycled through Brighton and Hove to ask for the streets to be made safe for cycling with a network of separated cycle lanes.

7 May 2024

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has criticised the UK government for a “shocking lack of progress in making streets more attractive for walking, wheeling and...

7 May 2024

Cycling enthusiasts in Warrington are to be treated to a new cycle shop opening in the town centre.

7 May 2024

A record number of daily trips were taken on shared bikes in the UK last year, with more people using e-bikes instead of conventional pedal cycles for the first time.

30 Apr 2024

The UK’s estimated 7.6 million cyclists are being urged to get on their bikes on Saturday May 4th and head down to their local independent bike shop, as many prepare special activities to...

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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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