The card reader made for every business.
Best for Cheap
Payment Processing, 2023
Best for High-Volume
Sellers, 2025
Best for Overall
Payment Processor, 2024
Best for Small
Business, 2023
Best and Cheapest for
Growing Businesses, 2024
Best for Custom
Rates, 2025
You get low processing rates and complete transparency with our honest interchange plus pricing.
With Helcim, you can say hello to the future of payment technology and say goodbye to outdated equipment and expensive leases.
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No need to buy expensive point-of-sale equipment or SIM cards. Whether at your checkout or in your pocket, the Helcim Card Reader connects to devices you already own.
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You get low processing rates and complete transparency with our honest interchange plus pricing.
Connect it to a tablet for a sleek, modern point-of-sale at your checkout.
Whether in the field, at the table, or at a trade show, taking mobile payments on-the-go is easy.
The Helcim Card Reader does everything a traditional credit card machine can do and more, with less headaches and at a fraction of the cost.
| Helcim Card Reader | Traditional Credit Card Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Tap | ||
| Chip & PIN | ||
| PIN Debit | ||
| Email receipts | ||
| Inventory tracking | ||
| Customer tracking | ||
| Analytics & reporting | ||
| Batch history | ||
| Card on file | ||
Not only does the Helcim Card Reader easily fit in your pocket, but it also comes with a free countertop stand and is compatible with the OtterBox uniVERSE Case System for tablets and phones.
Affordable hardware designed to meet your unique business needs
When you sign up for your free Helcim account, you get access to all the payment tools your business needs to grow, with no user fees or usage limits.
You can accept payments wherever your business takes you with our mobile card reader. You can connect the Helcim card reader to your mobile device via Bluetooth, or plug it in to your desktop. Customers can complete their purchases via tap, chip, and PIN card payments. They can also use mobile payment options such as Google Pay or Apple Pay to pay for products and services.
Helcim encrypts all sensitive merchant data and cardholder data using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with 256-bit keys. To meet PCI compliance requirements, all sensitive cardholder fields which are processed via the credit & debit card reader, including name, card numbers, expiry dates, and cardholder addresses (for AVS) are encrypted and securely stored.
You can accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and all other major card brands with the Helcim Card Reader.
While leasing might seem like a cost-effective option upfront, the monthly fee other payment processors will charge you to rent equipment can add up over the life of your contract. Learn more about why we never recommend leasing your hardware.
It's easy to get started with the Helcim Card Reader, just follow our user-friendly prompts for the initial startup found on our hardware welcome page. If you ever get stuck along the way, don't sweat it. Helcim has instructional guides, support videos, and a helpful in-house Support Team available to assist you every step of the way.
When you order a Helcim card reader, we work hard to ensure it reaches you as quickly as possible. Our orders require 1 - 2 business days for processing. Then, shipping may take 3 - 5 business days. However, please know that shipping may take up to 7 business days for some U.S. and Canadian locations.
Helcim uses gross deposits, meaning your total sales are deposited directly into your bank account, with processing fees deducted as a separate line item on the same day. This ensures accurate daily revenue and cash flow data so you always know exactly how much you've earned and what's available.
The list of accessories that are included in the box when you buy the Helcim Card Reader.
New to accepting card payments? We take the time to help you understand how it all works so you can make the best decisions for your business.
