Fasttracktours (IACAM Ltd) is a UK-based specialist tour operator, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rutland, England. The company has built a strong reputation for combining European driving adventures with historic motorsport events. Its itineraries are designed for classic and sports car enthusiasts, weaving together scenic drives through the Swiss Alps, France, Germany, and Scotland, often timed around iconic racing events such as the Spa Classic, Le Mans Classic, Monaco Historic GP, and Dijon Grand Prix de l’Âge d’Or.
What makes Fasttracktours stand out is its ability to deliver a motorsport weekend with a difference. Clients enjoy paddock access, reserved parking, and even the chance to take part in parade laps at legendary circuits. Every journey is supported with GPS navigation, curated driving routes, and carefully chosen 4-star accommodation, offering a seamless blend of adventure and comfort.
Founded by motorsport enthusiast Ian Longden, the company is known for its personal service and meticulous planning, with customer loyalty rates of up to 80%. Fasttracktours’ mission is to offer memorable, stress-free driving tours that connect passion for cars with camaraderie and motorsport heritage.
"The road is the destination" but what if there is no road; limited options to protect your customers as a start-up and no knowledge of accepting card payments? This was the challenge facing car fanatic Ian Longden as he sought to convert his hobby of driving to motorsports events (in classic and sports cars) into a viable business.
When Ian launched Fasttracktours, his first priority was protecting customer money and meeting the requirements of the UK Package Travel Regulations. He joined Trust My Travel, which at the time offered a trust account model that gave him the compliance and reassurance needed to get his tours off the ground.
But as the business grew, Ian needed more than regulatory protection. Customers wanted to pay by card as well as bank transfer, suppliers needed to be paid ahead of departure in multiple currencies, and acquirers required confidence that funds were being managed correctly. Without a robust merchant account solution, Fasttracktours risked being held back from its growth potential.
Repayd, the Travel Merchant Account, provided Fasttracktours with the next step in its journey. While Trust My Travel had given Ian the foundation of compliance, Repayd allowed him to expand with a complete merchant services solution tailored to the travel industry.
Through Repayd's control account structure, every transaction is managed transparently, ensuring acquirers have confidence that payments are safeguarded and disbursed correctly. Customers can pay easily by card or bank transfer, and automated supplier payouts in multiple currencies mean that cash flow is never a barrier to delivering tours.
For Ian, the transition was seamless. Repayd gave him all the reassurance of compliance and risk reduction, combined with the flexibility and scalability of a dedicated merchant account. What began as a trust account model to get his business started has evolved into a full merchant solution that supports growth, builds customer confidence, and reduces risk for acquirers.
Repayd has enabled Fasttracktours to scale from a passion project into a thriving, professional travel business, while keeping payments secure and operations simple.
Ten years after his first tour, Ian has now turned his passion into a full-time business. Fasttracktours generates more than £250,000 in annual revenue, with strong customer loyalty and a reputation for delivering unique motorsport travel experiences.
Repayd's travel merchant account solution has been central to this growth. It ensures full compliance, reduces risk for acquirers, and makes customer and supplier payments simple and secure. Instead of worrying about payment processes or regulation, Ian can focus entirely on creating unforgettable driving adventures.
"Using Repayd is an excellent way for any travel business to accept customer payments without the complexities of managing your own merchant account directly with the banks. The system is very straightforward for me to administer, simple for customers to use, and gives them the choice of paying by card or bank transfer. Another major benefit is that Repayd removes cash flow concerns by handling supplier payments on my behalf in the required currency. This has allowed me to concentrate fully on running my tours while knowing that my business remains fully compliant and that acquirers have confidence in how payments are being managed. All of this is supported by an outstanding team who respond quickly and professionally to any request. Their knowledge of the travel industry and focus on reducing risk has given me complete peace of mind. I cannot recommend Repayd highly enough. It has been a genuine five-star solution for Fasttracktours."
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