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Membership comparison

ServiceKey benefitUK cycles communitySilver ACT membershipGold ACT membership
Advocacy   Advocating for UK cycle retail Yes Yes Yes
Business Rates Recovery   Reduce your business rates - free consultation and 20% discount on fees Yes Yes Yes
Cycle to Work   Increase sales and reduce transaction costs with our Cycle to Work partner gogeta Yes Yes Yes
Directory Listing   Promote your business to thousands of potential customers through a listing on our consumer site The Cycling Experts Yes Yes Yes
Breakdown Cover   Up to 59% discount on AA cover with ACT membership No Yes Yes
Cytech Accreditation   Promote your investment in Cytech technical training No Yes Yes

Duty Management

  Identify overpaid Border Taxes and process reclaims No Yes Yes
HR & Legal Support   Expert support in employment law, HR, health & safety, commercial legal matters and tax, VAT & HMRC advice No No Yes
Job Advertising   Unlimited free jobs promotion - fill your vacancies fast across multiple platforms No No Yes
Payment Solutions   Preferential pricing, no authorisation fees and no PCI fees with Global Payments No No Yes

Retail Finance Training

  Delivering an informed insight into Retail finance No Yes Yes
Workshop Management   Get up to 20% off Workshop by Bikebook: designed & approved by bike mechanics who don't like complicated tech No No Yes

Bespoke Legal Advice

 

Friendly, professional legal service tailored to your needs

No No Yes
Brand & Product Promotion Service only available to suppliers Increase your sales, gain a competitive advantage and enhance awareness with our bespoke marketing packages No No Yes
Business Insurance   Protect your business with Bikmo and receive 10% discount on retail policies No No Yes
Cycle Insurance   Offer your customers up to 30 days free cycle insurance with new bike purchases and receive £5 for EVERY referral No No Yes
Cytech Training   Invest in your greatest asset and get 10% discount on Cytech technical training No No Yes
ePOS & eCommerce   15% off subscription with award winning Saledock. Flexible, powerful and cost-effective No No Yes
Rental Solutions   Provide customers with rental options to generate revenue. 12 month FREE trial, 5% transaction fee in the first year No No Yes
Retail Finance   Increase your sales and maximise customer spend No No Yes
Tech Solutions   Grow, work and connect your retail business No No Yes