Collecting Credit Cards on Invoices

Helcim Merchant Resources

Many businesses use the Helcim Virtual Terminal service to offer additional payment options when sending invoices to their customers. Below are recommended instructions for businesses collecting credit card information directly on their invoices.

Information You Should Collect

  • Credit card number
  • Expiry date
  • Billing address (for address verification)
  • Signature of the Cardholder acknowledging receipts of goods (see sample below)

Please Note:
You cannot collect the 3-4 digit security code on the back of the credit card. Storing the CVV/CVC information in any way is strictly forbidden by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS). If you wish to use it, you will need to request it from the customer by phone during the transaction.

Cardholder Agreement Sample

CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE: ________________________________________
The Cardholder acknowledges receipt of goods and/or services in the amount of the Total shown hereon and agrees to perform the obligations set forth in the Cardholder's agreement with the Issuer.

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