Commercial Benefits - Reduce Your Overheads

Card Processing

ActSmart subscribers have access to one of the most competitive card processing deals available, thanks to our partnership with HSBC.

Here are details of our current card processing package

Why is a good card processing deal important?

The use of plastic has trebled in the past 10 years and now accounts for 64% of all

spending. In 2004 plastic out-stripped cash for the first time ever, and in many retail sectors debit cards have become the payment method of choice for the majority of customers.

Which means with more and more of your customers using plastic its essential that you can process these payments cheaply, plus have the peace-of-mind that you are using a trusted reliable provider.

The ActSmart package

In partnership with HSBC we have developed a preferential card processing package for ActSmart Gold and Platinum subscribers. Over 300 businesses (retailers and suppliers) now benefit from this service, generating over £100m of plastic transactions annually. You too could benefit from this buying power.

Exclusive low rates on debit and credit card transactions
Free terminal set-up
Low cost terminal rental
No refund card charges (other providers can charge 30p - 40p on every refund)
Option to negotiate lower rates for higher turnover

Find out more

The ActSmart - HSBC card processing package is currently only available to Gold and Platinum subscribers in the Cycles, Arts & Crafts and Outdoor & Snow channels. View the current rates and application form below.