There will be no change to your current business, our SLA’s and contact centre opening times remain the same.

Yes, your contacts will remain the same.

While this is a change in our brand name, the same set of people who are working with you will continue to provide the highest level of service to you. It is business as usual. 

Your usual access to all existing systems, platforms and services will remain unchanged.

No, they don’t need to change anything at all. They should continue as usual.

We will be creating communications on our digital assets (website/platforms/mobile app etc) over the next few weeks/months to inform your employees and consumers, this will be a phased across our platforms. 

Please reassure them that nothing changes for them. Pluxee will now deliver the same benefits and services, under a new brand name. There is absolutely no change and they should carry on exactly as before. 

Pluxee is a multi benefits and employee engagement brand; our current and future products & services will help increase the engagement with your employees, making them happier at work & beyond.

What is the Refurbished Tech benefit?

The benefit provides a trusted platform for employees to purchase refurbished devices, trade-in or recycle old tech, or repair devices to prolong their life cycle.

What products are on offer?

Smartphones, Tablets, Computers, Smart Tech, Games Consoles across all leading brands.

How much can be saved?

Employees can save up to 60% vs buying brand-new. In addition, all prices for buying, selling and repairs are benchmarked vs leading retailers to ensure they are highly competitive at all times.

How does this support employers?

With businesses and stakeholders increasingly aligning business objectives to carbon reduction plans and sustainability goals, this benefit ticks a lot of boxes.In addition to great savings and supporting financial wellbeing, the benefit helps to reduce e-waste and supports the growing circular economy. The benefit also aligns to CSR and ESG initiatives and messaging by providing a platform to promote sustainable procurement and encouraging tech recycling. This ultimately aims to slow down brand-new device production and the mining of raw materials. A phase which generates approximately 70% of the carbon emissions produced throughout a device’s lifecycle.

Can we see the environmental impact?

Yes, you will be provided an online employer dashboard that tracks both savings, and the environmental impact of buying refurbished and recycling devices. Highlighting the impact of the benefit for stakeholders that are looking to encourage sustainability throughout the workforce.

What is salary sacrifice and how is it applied?

Salary sacrifice occurs when you agree to give up part of your salary for an agreed period of time in exchange for a non-cash benefit, such as the supply of home and tech equipment. As salary sacrifice is taken from gross salary (before tax) rather than net pay, you will not initially pay any tax or National Insurance on the salary sacrifice amount.

However, the provision of the equipment is a taxable Benefit In Kind (BIK) that needs to be reported to HMRC on a P11D benefits form at the end of the tax year. A P11D form is used by employers to report any employee expenses, Payments and Benefits to HMRC, e.g. technology equipment, company car and private health insurance. Therefore, HMRC will recover the tax due, in arrears, via a change in your tax code the following tax year (April 6 th – April 5th), you will still benefit from an NIC saving; up to 8% for basic rate taxpayers and 2% for higher rate taxpayers.  

Why consider a NET Pay Scheme?

The benefit can also be run on a NET pay basis. Whilst this approach doesn't provide NI savings, it removes the need to complete a P11D process.

What happens if an employee leaves the company during the benefit plan year?

If an employee leaves during the agreement, the balance of the payment for their device(s) should be deducted from your final net pay (without NI savings).Is there an administration fee?There is no administration fee.

How long is the benefit term?

Typically, the benefit is offered over a 12 month period.

Can employees order more than one device?

Yes, they can order multiple devices up to the order value limit set by your employer.

Is the benefit available all year round? 

Yes, this is offered as an anytime benefit so employees can access the benefit multiple times per year if required up to any limit set.

Can a limit be set per employee?

Yes, employers choose the spend limit per employee as part of the set up,

Can refurbished tech be trusted?

Yes, all devices go through a 60-point diagnostic test including battery assessment, have been refurbished to strict standards and come with a 1 year warranty.

Salary sacrifice occurs when you agree to give up part of your salary for an agreed period of time in exchange for a non-cash benefit, such as the supply of home and tech equipment. As salary sacrifice is taken from gross salary (before tax) rather than net pay, you will not initially pay any tax or National Insurance on the salary sacrifice amount.

However, the provision of the equipment is a taxable Benefit In Kind (BIK) that needs to be reported to HMRC on a P11D benefits form at the end of the tax year. A P11D form is used by employers to report any employee expenses, Payments and Benefits to HMRC, e.g. technology equipment, company car and private health insurance. Therefore, HMRC will recover the tax due, in arrears, via a change in your tax code the following tax year (April 6th – April 5th), you will still benefit from an NIC saving; up to 8% for basic rate taxpayers and 2% for higher rate taxpayers.  

With businesses and stakeholders increasingly aligning business objectives to carbon reduction plans and sustainability goals, this benefit ticks a lot of boxes. In addition to great savings and supporting financial wellbeing, the benefit helps to reduce e-waste and supports the growing circular economy. 

The benefit also aligns to CSR and ESG initiatives and messaging by providing a platform to promote sustainable procurement and encouraging tech recycling. This ultimately aims to slow down brand-new device production and the mining of raw materials. A phase which generates approximately 70% of the carbon emissions produced throughout a device’s lifecycle.

If an employee leaves during the agreement, the balance of the payment for their device(s) should be deducted from your final net pay (without NI savings).

Yes, you will be provided an online employer dashboard that tracks both savings, and the environmental impact of buying refurbished and recycling devices. Highlighting the impact of the benefit for stakeholders that are looking to encourage sustainability throughout the workforce.

There is no administration fee to pay.

The benefit can also be run on a NET pay basis. Whilst this approach doesn't provide NI savings, it removes the need to complete a P11D process.

Employees can save up to 60% vs buying brand-new. In addition, all prices for buying, selling and repairs are benchmarked vs leading retailers to ensure they are highly competitive at all times.

Smartphones, Tablets, Computers, Smart Tech, Games Consoles across all leading brands.

The benefit provides a trusted platform for employees to purchase refurbished devices, trade-in or recycle old tech, or repair devices to prolong their life cycle.

The terms differ per scheme. With Cycle to Work, the employer would take any outstanding repayment from the final salary payment, and Scheme Protect is available to alleviate employer risk. With Green Cars, the agreement is between the employee and the leasing company, who can assess the available options.