Equipment Solutions for Card Present Transactions

Understanding Payments

Equipment Solutions for Card Present Transactions

These hardware options should give you a good understanding to get started with taking payments in person. The most important things to remember is to select hardware that works for your business and that accepts payment types that your customers are comfortable using.

By Zachary Nickerson on Mar 5, 2019
Understanding Declines for Credit Card Processing

Understanding Payments

Understanding Declines for Credit Card Processing

When a credit card is approved during a transaction, it is the customer’s issuing bank, not the processor or the card network, that is approving the card. Similar to how a transaction is approved, when a credit card is declined, it is typically declined by the cardholder’s issuing bank, as they are the entity that decides the outcome of the transaction.

By Zachary Nickerson on Feb 19, 2019
Contactless Payments Gaining Popularity in the US

Payments News

Contactless Payments Gaining Popularity in the US

This year, US consumers can expect to upgrade many of their debit and credit cards to include tap and pay functionality, also known as NFC technology.

By Zachary Nickerson on Jan 29, 2019
An Overview of High-Risk Credit Card Processing

Understanding Payments

An Overview of High-Risk Credit Card Processing

Payment processors are not all the same, they often have their own unique areas of specialization where they can best meet the needs of specific businesses or markets. This is especially true when it comes to finding a payment processor for high-risk merchants.

By Zachary Nickerson on Jan 10, 2019
Ecwid Payment Integration for Helcim

Using Helcim

Ecwid Payment Integration for Helcim

If you’re using Ecwid as your eCommerce shopping cart, you can now add Helcim as a Payment Processor when you’re setting up your account.

By Zachary Nickerson on Dec 20, 2018
Tap and Pay to Become a Primary Transaction Method

Understanding Payments

Tap and Pay to Become a Primary Transaction Method

Creating a quick and easy checkout experience is beneficial for businesses looking to complete customer transactions as fast as possible such as grocery stores, quick-service restaurants, and pharmacies.

By Zachary Nickerson on Dec 11, 2018
Customize Your POS Tablet and Find Popular Products Faster

Using Helcim

Customize Your POS Tablet and Find Popular Products Faster

Using the Custom POS Templates, you can create customized templates highlighting certain popular products that you know customers will be buying, or that you find yourself searching for regularly, so you don’t have to sort through all the other product pages.

By Zachary Nickerson on Nov 30, 2018
Drupal Payment Gateway Available with Helcim

Using Helcim

Drupal Payment Gateway Available with Helcim

We are excited to share that we have a new integration option available for merchants who are using Drupal as their web platform.

By Zachary Nickerson on Nov 28, 2018
9 Questions to Help Your Business Avoid Chargebacks

Small Business Center

9 Ways to Spot Fraud and Avoid Processing Stolen Credit Cards

When customers commit fraud, then your business is exposed to the risk of chargebacks. By knowing what steps you can take to help mitigate the risk of fraudulent transactions and processing stolen credit card numbers, you can help protect your business.

By Zachary Nickerson on Nov 22, 2018
Avoid Manual Data Entry with Helcim’s QuickBooks Integration

Using Helcim

Avoid Manual Data Entry with Helcim’s QuickBooks Integration

By using an all-in-one platform with integration capabilities, such as Helcim Commerce, you remove the challenge of manually moving data between different systems and tracking which data has been added to which system.

By Zachary Nickerson on Nov 20, 2018
What is Chargeback Fraud?

Understanding Payments

What is Chargeback Fraud?

If a customer makes a purchase and then deliberately files a chargeback falsely claiming the product or service was not delivered or received as described, then that is chargeback fraud.

By Zachary Nickerson on Nov 2, 2018
What is a Chargeback

Understanding Payments

What is a Chargeback?

To put it simply, a chargeback occurs when a customer initiates a dispute over the legitimacy of a credit card transaction.

By Zachary Nickerson on Oct 20, 2018
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Visa Debit

Understanding Payments

How Visa Debit Works in the US vs. Canada

Visa Debit includes the added benefits of credit cards, including purchase protection and the accessibility of online payments, while still allowing consumers to pay for purchases directly from their bank account.

By Zachary Nickerson on Jun 14, 2018
Understanding Declines for Credit Card Processing

Understanding Payments

Understanding Declines for Credit Card Processing

When a credit card is approved during a transaction, it is the customer’s issuing bank, not the processor or the card network, that is approving the card. Similar to how a transaction is approved, when a credit card is declined, it is typically declined by the cardholder’s issuing bank, as they are the entity that decides the outcome of the transaction.

By Zachary Nickerson on Feb 19, 2019
9 Questions to Help Your Business Avoid Chargebacks

Small Business Center

9 Ways to Spot Fraud and Avoid Processing Stolen Credit Cards

When customers commit fraud, then your business is exposed to the risk of chargebacks. By knowing what steps you can take to help mitigate the risk of fraudulent transactions and processing stolen credit card numbers, you can help protect your business.

By Zachary Nickerson on Nov 22, 2018
What is a Chargeback

Understanding Payments

What is a Chargeback?

To put it simply, a chargeback occurs when a customer initiates a dispute over the legitimacy of a credit card transaction.

By Zachary Nickerson on Oct 20, 2018
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Understanding Payments

What is a Customer Credit Card Vault?

A customer credit card vault helps you store customer financial data securely so you can sell more and get paid faster. The vault is an excellent tool to have in your modern small business toolkit.

By Zachary Nickerson on Feb 9, 2018
An Overview of High-Risk Credit Card Processing

Understanding Payments

An Overview of High-Risk Credit Card Processing

Payment processors are not all the same, they often have their own unique areas of specialization where they can best meet the needs of specific businesses or markets. This is especially true when it comes to finding a payment processor for high-risk merchants.

By Zachary Nickerson on Jan 10, 2019
Avoid Manual Data Entry with Helcim’s QuickBooks Integration

Using Helcim

Avoid Manual Data Entry with Helcim’s QuickBooks Integration

By using an all-in-one platform with integration capabilities, such as Helcim Commerce, you remove the challenge of manually moving data between different systems and tracking which data has been added to which system.

By Zachary Nickerson on Nov 20, 2018
A Visa credit card with chip and pin.

Understanding Payments

How Credit Card Processing Works

Credit Cards are an extremely popular form of payment. They are used every day to pay bills, purchase items online and in stores, and to pay for all types of services.

By Zachary Nickerson on Jun 9, 2018
What is Chargeback Fraud?

Understanding Payments

What is Chargeback Fraud?

If a customer makes a purchase and then deliberately files a chargeback falsely claiming the product or service was not delivered or received as described, then that is chargeback fraud.

By Zachary Nickerson on Nov 2, 2018
Cost+ vs. Flat Rate Pricing

Choosing a Payment Processor

Interchange Plus Pricing vs Flat Rate Pricing

The payments industry is full of different credit card processing price structures, making it difficult for business owners to immediately tell which price structure will be best for their business.

By Zachary Nickerson on Jul 17, 2018