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FAQ

Gr8benefits; How do I register?

Go to our home page and click “Register Now” Complete all the information and click “Submit” You will need a “Company Pincode” to register which if your employer is registered with us will have one. After clicking Submit you will receive an email with a link inside which you should click to activate your account.

How do I order a ticket or bicycle?

Once you have activated your account, simply login and select either bikes or the transport mode you require. Then submit your order for the bike or ticket with your chosen supplier.

Do I qualify for the schemes?

If you are employed or are a director of a company then yes you do.

What do I need to do to avail of the schemes?

Ensure your employer is registered with Gr8benefits and we will help you through the process.

How much will I save?

You will save up to 29.5% if you are on the lower rate of tax and 49.5% if you are on the higher rate of tax.

Are employees availing of the schemes liable to Benefit in Kind?

No. Under the scheme an employer may provide an employee with a Taxsaver Ticket for any value or bicycle and/or cycle safety equipment without the employee being liable for benefit-in-kind taxation limited to a cost of €1250 for a standard bike or €1500 for an e-bike. Where cost exceeds this amount a BIK charge will apply to the balance.

What happens if I leave my employer before repaying in full the cost of the bike or ticket?

Any outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.

Is there a minimum amount of time I need to cycle to work?

No. However, the bicycle must be used mainly for qualifying journeys (i.e. travelling to and from work or between places of work).

What is a qualifying journey?

The bicycle and/or safety equipment must be used by the employee or director mainly for qualifying journeys. This means the whole or part (e.g. between home and train station) of a journey between the employee’s or director’s home and normal place of work or between the normal place of work and another place of work.