Card Processing
Free account setup and ongoing preferential rates
Our market knowledge combined with significant negotiating power and long-term relationship with HSBC Merchant Services enables us to to offer competitive rates to our members. Over 400 outlets are using our exclusive package with HSBC Merchant Services, generating over 1 million card transactions annually, worth over £120m.
Now even better rates
Against the background of a fast growing membership, ActSmart has re-negotiated HSBC Merchant Services gold card processing rates down by a mean 15% off the already competitive tariff for all Gold and Platinum members.
The scheme has been tailored to specifically meet the needs of ActSmart members and means that some transactions can be completed for as little as 10.4p*.
Key features
- FREE set up for members - save £150
- FREE terminal rental for the first three months - save £50
- Take part in the nationwide ‘The Experts' Gift Card programme
- Benefit from the combined negotiating power of c450 outlets
- Exclusive low rates on debit and credit card transactions
- Low rates on ongoing terminal rental costs
- Preferential rates may be individually agreed for members with a card turnover in excess of £300k p.a.
ActSmart offer two tiers of preferential card processing rates depending on membership level:
- Silver card processing rates for Silver ActSmart members
- Gold card processing rates for Gold and Platinum ActSmart members
Silver Rates
Silver ActSmart Card Processing rates applicable to Silver ActSmart members who save on average £600 p.a compared to standard tariff. Click here to see Silver rates.
Gold Rates
Gold ActSmart Card Processing rates applicable to Gold and Platinum ActSmart members who save on average £720 p.a compared to standard tarif. Click here to see Gold rates.
Phone HSBC Merchant Services on 0800 731 8921 or contact us.
If your card turnover is greater than £300k p.a. contact us for an individual quotation.
About HSBC Merchant Services
HSBC Merchant Services are market experts with over 40 years of payment processing experience. They deliver secure, cost-effective and comprehensive Card Processing solutions that can be tailored to meet your individual business needs.
They provide solutions for all sizes of businesses and for those who want to take payments via the internet or over the phone.
What do our members say?
"HSBC Card Processing has saved me £650 PA compared to my previous provider and the new machine is must faster which saves my customers having to wait for the transaction to be processed"
Jon Letch, Chelmer Cycles, Chelmsford
"ActSmart have been extremely helpful, offering to look through all the quotes we'd received and offer their advice on them, they went out of their way to research our more technical questions and call us back with answers. Whichever provider you choose, I'd say it's well worth speaking to ActSmart first for peace of mind and to avoid the common pitfalls."
Jake's Bikes, Bristol
"We were able to save £1000 thanks to HSBC Merchant Services"
Sue Nequest, Bunneys Bikes, Nottingham
"I am very happy to say that the ActSmart card processing scheme is still the most competitive, having looked at several recent offers by other service providers"
Nigel Hill, Sidcup Cycle Centre
Membership criteria
ActSmart offer two tiers of preferential card processing rates depending on membership level:
Silver card processing rates for Silver ActSmart members
Gold card processing rates for Gold and Platinum ActSmart members
Click here or phone 0845 618 7256 to join ActSmart or to upgrade your membership.
What next?
Phone HSBC Merchant Services on 0800 731 8921 or Contact us.
Please ensure you know your current ActSmart membership level and membership number as these will affect the rates you are eligible for.
*Businesses with a card turnover of between £100k - £300k p.a. shouldn't be paying more than 10.4p per Maestro debit card transaction.
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