Best for Cheap
Payment Processing, 2023
Best Budget
Friendly Alternative, 2024
Best for Overall
Payment Processor, 2024
Best for Small
Business, 2023
Best for Lowest
Processing Rates, 2023
Best for Custom
Rates, 2023
Forget annual rate negotiations. With Helcim's Interchange Plus pricing, you're getting ultra-low credit card processing fees, freeing you to put your full attention back on what matters most—your clients.
Learn more about our low processing fees* Calculated from first-party data on the consultancy industry compared to the average market flat rate.
Seamlessly welcome card payments in your consultancy, all through the ease of the Helcim Smart Terminal.
Checkout our Helcim Smart TerminalWith features like a client portal, invoicing, repeat billing, and QuickBooks and Xero integrations, Helcim allows your firm to handle payments effortlessly, without the steep learning curve.
Learn more about online paymentsHelcim’s payment tools allow your firm to automate the admin work and payment collection notices so you can focus on what matters.
See our point-of-sale systemStandalone terminal equipped with a user-friendly touchscreen interface allowing for more seamless in-person transactions.
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Or 5 monthly payments of $82 CAD
Or 5 monthly payments of $68 US
Learn moreWhether you get paid by the hour, flat fees, or both, with just a few clicks, instantly customize & send invoices that fit your practice.
Learn moreTaking payments over the phone from clients? Effortlessly accept credit card or ACH payments when you have your client's billing info readily available. No equipment needed!
Learn moreHelcim's accounting software integrations to streamline your business processes and get more done. From accepting payments right from the software to syncing Helcim data to your books for easy reconciliation. Our integrations compliment your workflows instead of complicating them.
Customer will be charged a set fee if they choose to pay with credit card.
Easily pass on your credit card processing fees to your customers or clients.
Learn more about Helcim Fee SaverOur in house Support Team is here for you, your business, and your clients. Speak to a real person who is committed to helping your consulting business grow.
Transparency, low rates, smart tools and amazing service! Many merchants have been dragged through the mud by their prior processor with hidden fees, contracts, and terrible service. We've built our reputation on being the opposite. We care about building long-term relationships with our merchants - which means offering you the payment service you've been looking for.
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.
If your business is looking for a better way to accept credit and debit cards online or in-person, then Helcim is the payments company for you. Helcim offers a wide range of payment tools and software solutions to make it faster and easier for you to get paid.
Deposits will appear in your bank account within 2 business days, depending on the time of day that your transactions are settled. Transactions processed over the weekend or 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.
No! We want to help small businesses grow and thrive, so there are no monthly fees. Your Helcim account allows you to process both in-person and online payments with great low processing rates. You also get full access to all of our merchant tools and benefit from our amazing customer service team.
When you order a Helcim card reader or a Helcim Smart terminal, we work hard to ensure it reaches you as quickly as possible. Typically, shipping may take 2 - 3 business days. However, please know that shipping may take up to 5 business days for some businesses for US locations and up to 7 business days for some 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.
For Visa, Mastercard, Amex and other card-brands, we offer Interchange Plus pricing to give you complete transparency and greater savings. By passing the base cost directly to you and only charging for a single markup, Interchange Plus pricing gives you significant savings. By knowing our cost as well as our markup, we promote a fully transparent partnership which means no surprises on your monthly statement!
To calculate your rates for in-person and online transactions, you can visit our pricing page.
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
Law firms and other businesses that require separate trust and operating bank accounts are able to customize the flow of deposits and fees to meet their needs.
Yes! And there is no need to call and renegotiate rates. Our Interchange Plus margin automatically decreases the more you process, helping you save even more.
You can view our complete volume discounts on our pricing page.
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.
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.