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Published: 28 Oct 2025 | Last reviewed: 27 Jul 2026 | Reviewed by: VanCompare Editorial Team
VanCompare is expanding its offering for UK tradesmen, couriers, and small-business owners — moving beyond insurance to help customers manage their entire business flow.
Through a new partnership with Global Payments, one of the world’s leading payment-processing providers, VanCompare users will soon be able to take card payments, issue invoices, and manage transactions directly alongside their insurance policies.
From Insurance Platform to Business Hub
VanCompare has always focused on simplifying how working drivers compare quotes, secure cover, and manage policies — supported by digital tools like My Portal.
The next phase of development builds on that foundation, integrating payments, invoicing, and financial tracking into the same ecosystem.
In practical terms, tradesmen and small-business users will soon be able to:
- Send professional invoices to clients through the app or portal.
- Accept card payments securely, on site or remotely via payment links.
- View income history and policy details in one connected dashboard.
This evolution turns VanCompare from a policy-management tool into a complete business companion — giving users greater control over both insurance and cashflow in one place.
Why Global Payments
Global Payments is a trusted name in financial technology, processing millions of transactions daily for UK banks, retailers, and SMEs.
The partnership ensures VanCompare users benefit from the same high standards of data security, fraud prevention, and PCI compliance applied across the banking sector.
By embedding Global Payments technology within the VanCompare ecosystem, customers will be able to:
- Take contactless, chip-and-pin, or digital payments seamlessly.
- Shorten turnaround times for client invoices.
- Track income and expenses with greater transparency.
Why It Matters for Tradesmen
For tradespeople, managing a small business often means juggling multiple systems: insurance portals, accounting apps, banking dashboards, and payment terminals.
By connecting these workflows, VanCompare aims to simplify everyday operations:
- Save time on admin and reduce double data entry.
- Avoid missed or delayed payments.
- Keep accurate records for compliance and tax returns.
- Present a more professional image when quoting and billing clients.
This kind of integration is particularly valuable for van-based professionals — where cashflow, mobility, and compliance all intersect daily.
What’s Next
The first phase of integration will roll out in late 2025, beginning within the My Portal app, followed by a full feature release in early 2026.
Existing users will receive an in-app notification once eligible, with no separate software or complex setup required.
VanCompare leadership describe the initiative as “a natural next step for the platform — transforming VanCompare from an insurance comparison site into a complete business solution for the UK trades community.”
Bottom Line
The VanCompare–Global Payments partnership represents more than a new feature — it’s a shift in how tradesmen manage their businesses.
By combining insurance, payments, and financial management under one roof, VanCompare continues to make life simpler, faster, and more transparent for the drivers and business owners who keep Britain working.
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