Where is Swapfiets for Business available?
From Amsterdam to Munich. From Antwerp to Copenhagen. You can register for Swapfiets for Business in any city where Swapfiets is active. And there are quite a few.
How many bicycles do I need to purchase?
Swapfiets for Business is available from a single bike up. Our company pool- and hotel accounts can hold a maximum of 10 bikes per location. Employee bikes do not have a limit.
What is the minimum contract duration for Swapfiets for Business?
You can cancel your Employee bicycles anytime, one month cancellation term applies. Very handy if someone suddenly leaves. Company and Hotel bicycles can be canceled anytime after an initial period of 3 months, one month cancellation term applies.
Is Swapfiets for Business also possible as a day / week rental?
No, unfortunately that’s not possible, even if you pay for the minimum contract duration. Swapfiets is a bicycle subscription, not a bicycle rental company.
What do I do if a bicycle is broken?
Then call, mail or WhatsApp the Swapdesk and we will come to you to repair your bike or “swap" it for a working bike. For an Employee bike, employees can make an appointment directly via the Swapfiets app. You can also visit the Swapfiets store.
What happens if a bicycle is stolen?
Then we’ll provide a new bicycle and together we will report the theft. The company or employee will need to pay a ‘theft’ fee. That’s € 40 for the Original, € 60 for the Deluxe 7 and € 220 for the Power 7, if the bike was double locked. For more information, please refer to our terms and conditions.
Why are hotel bicycles more expensive?
Because these bicycles are used by hotel guests, more service and maintenance is required.
Can I receive two keys per bicycle?
Unfortunately that is not possible. Did someone lose their key? No problem! We will bring you a spare key as soon as possible.
How can I best arrange Swapfiets for Business for tax purposes?
As of January 1, 2020 there is a new legislation, which applies an additional favourable scheme of 7% available for the private use of an employee bike. The addition for a Swapfiets for Business subscription can be compared with the addition for the private use of a company car.
Calculation example:
- A Swapfiets Original subscription costs EUR 13,64 per month
- The purchase price of the Swapfiets Original is calculated at EUR 350.
- The tax liability is 7% of the purchase price, which comes down to EUR 24,50 per year = EUR 2,04 per month.
- This amount is seen as gross salary so the employee pays tax over this amount.
- The costs for the employer are EUR 13,64 (excl. VAT) per month.
- The costs for the employee are EUR 0,76 per month, with a tax rate of 37,35% (tax bracket 1).
Another option is to let Swapfiets be part of the WKR (Work-Related Expense Scheme, or in Dutch Werkkostenregeling). The WKR allows you as an employer to offer tax-free allowances and benefits to your employees, including a bicycle.
Are there any additional costs?
Generally there are no additional costs, however based on the size and the duration of the contract, we reserve the right to charge transportation costs.