Shelly, Apex Massage
“What I didn't realize going into it, was how much money I was going to save.”
Payments for Automotive Businesses
Best for Cheap Payment Processing
Best Budget Friendly Alternative
Best for Small Business
Best for Overall Payment Processor
Best for Lowest Processing Rates
Best for Custom Rates
Best for Cheap Payment Processing
Best Budget Friendly Alternative
Best for Small Business
Best for Overall Payment Processor
Best for Lowest Processing Rates
Best for Custom Rates
Shelly, Apex Massage
“What I didn't realize going into it, was how much money I was going to save.”
Mike, Britannia Clinic
“The Helcim integration really just works in parallel with our interface.”
Karen, Charleston Healthspan Institute
“Because Helcim is such a great system we don't have to hire as many people to do the job.”
Ilene, Advanced Surgical Physicians
“Without a doubt, we recommend Helcim.”
Shelly, Apex Massage
“What I didn't realize going into it, was how much money I was going to save.”
Mike, Britannia Clinic
“The Helcim integration really just works in parallel with our interface.”
Karen, Charleston Healthspan Institute
“Because Helcim is such a great system we don't have to hire as many people to do the job.”
Ilene, Advanced Surgical Physicians
“Without a doubt, we recommend Helcim.”
Give your customers the freedom to pay the way that works best for them. Accept every major payment method while reducing your processing fees.
Speed up your end-of-visit experience with flexible tools that let you process payments however your patients prefer — from in-person taps to stored cards on file and remote billing for post-insurance balances.
Run in-person payments via Helcim's Smart Terminal or Card Reader — fast, reliable, and easy to use.
Process payments from anywhere through a simple browser-based terminal — perfect for remote billing or office use.
Set up automatic billing for retainers, installment plans, or ongoing service agreements — no manual follow-up required.
Streamline your workflow by connecting Helcim directly your existing software. No more toggling between tabs or re-keying transaction amounts — every charge flows straight into your customer records.
The Helcim Payment Extension syncs affordable payments directly with your business software, allowing for one-system reconciliation.
Learn moreGive your customers the freedom to pay the way that works best for them. Accept every major payment method while reducing your processing fees.
Speed up your end-of-visit experience with flexible tools that let you process payments however your patients prefer — from in-person taps to stored cards on file and remote billing for post-insurance balances.
Run in-person payments via Helcim's Smart Terminal or Card Reader — fast, reliable, and easy to use.
Process payments from anywhere through a simple browser-based terminal — perfect for remote billing or office use.
Set up automatic billing for retainers, installment plans, or ongoing service agreements — no manual follow-up required.
Streamline your workflow by connecting Helcim directly your existing software. No more toggling between tabs or re-keying transaction amounts — every charge flows straight into your customer records.
The Helcim Payment Extension syncs affordable payments directly with your business software, allowing for one-system reconciliation.
Learn more“Finally, we don't have to choose between our favorite clinic software and fair payment rates. The workflow is seamless—our staff operates exactly as they always have—but now we are saving significantly on every transaction without compromising the client experience.”
Jedd
Kinetically Whole Therapies.
Helcim integrates with popular business software, so you can keep your existing workflows and get access to lower, interchange-plus rates — saving your business up to 25% on payment processing.
In-person payments
Online payments
QuickBooks Online integration for online invoices
Xero for keyed and in-person payments
Zoho Books
| In-person | Online | |
|---|---|---|
Helcim
|
1.79% + 8¢ Average |
2.31% + 25¢ Average |
|
2.50% |
2.99% - 3.5% |
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
2.9% + 30¢ |
2.9% + 30¢ |
Stand-alone terminal with built-in POS, printer and 4G connectivity
Credit card reader compatible with iOS, Android, MacOS and Windows
Accept contactless payments right on your iPhone
No access to WiFi? Enable 4G wireless mobile data on your hardware anytime.
Feeling stuck in a contract or equipment lease? We'll cover up to $500 in processing credits to help with the switch. We'll even transfer your customer and card data from your previous processor for free, ensuring no disruptions to your payments.
Helcim is built for automotive businesses that need reliable, transparent payment processing. Whether you run a dealership, repair shop, or parts store, we offer interchange-plus pricing with automatic volume discounts — so high-ticket transactions cost you less. No contracts, no hidden fees, and no surprises.
Have more questions? Email or give us a call. Our in-house team of Helcim Merchant Experience Specialists are here to share their knowledge, answer your questions and point you in the right direction. No commissions, no pressure.
No! You can close your account anytime without any penalty and there are no hidden fees. You never again have to worry about setup fees, termination fees, quarterly fees, PCI & non-compliance fees, customer service fees, or bank deposit fees.
No! We want to help automotive businesses keep more of what they earn, so there are no monthly fees. Your Helcim account lets you process both in-person and online payments with low processing rates. You also get full access to all of our merchant tools and benefit from our amazing customer service team.
For Visa, Mastercard, Amex and other card-brands, we offer Interchange Plus pricing to give you complete transparency and greater savings. For automotive businesses processing high-ticket transactions, this means significant savings compared to flat-rate processors.
To calculate your rates for in-person and online transactions, you can visit our pricing page.
Yes! And there is no need to call and renegotiate rates. Our Interchange Plus margin automatically decreases the more you process — great news for automotive businesses with higher transaction volumes.
You can view our complete volume discounts on our pricing page.
Helcim deposits funds to your bank account the next business morning for both credit and debit card payments in Canada and the US. Transactions processed over the weekend or on bank holidays are initialized for deposit on the following business day. Your daily transactions are batched together and deposited to your bank account, net of processing fees.
You can sign up directly on our website using your computer or mobile phone. There is no need for complicated paperwork nor signatures. The signup form takes as little as 5-minutes, asking you to enter basic information about your business, address and contact information.
Once you create your Helcim account, you can begin using it right away! Get started here.
No! You can use your existing bank account, provided by your financial institution or credit union. Sole proprietors can use a personal bank account. Incorporated business and partnerships are required to use a business bank account.
Join thousands of merchants who switched to Helcim for transparent pricing, no contracts, and automatic volume discounts. Spend less time on payment headaches and more time keeping your shop running.