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
4.0/5
4.2/5
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Sana Psychological
"My favorite thing about working with Helcim is the fees that I save every month, as well as the customer service."
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CPA
"Helcim keeps things simple. It allows us to devote our time to other matters that are important. That's why we like Helcim."
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Access Dental
"With Helcim it was easy to sign up. I didn’t fee like I was giving up too much of my business, or my time or my effort, and I feel appreciated.”
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| Pricing Model | Interchange Plus | Flat Rate | Flat Rate | Flat Rate |
| Online payments |
2.39% + 25¢ Average 2.49% + 25¢ Average |
2.90% + 30¢ | 2.90% + 30¢ | 3.50% + 10¢ |
| In-person payments |
1.76% + 8¢ Average 1.93% + 8¢ Average |
2.70% + 50¢ | 2.65% | 2.3% - 2.6% + 10¢ |
| ACH payments | 0.5% + 25¢ capped at $6 | 0.8% |
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| Free access to all tools |
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| POS hardware |
Card Reader - $239 Smart Terminal - $429 Card Reader - $199 Smart Terminal - $349 |
BBPOS WisePad 3 - $79 BBPOS WisePOS E - $299 Stripe Reader S700 - $449 BBPOS WisePad 3 - $59 BBPOS WisePOS E - $249 Stripe Reader S700 - $349 |
Square Reader - $69 Square Stand - $249 Square Terminal - $399 Square Register - $899 Square Reader - $59 Square Stand - $149 Square Terminal - $299 Square Register - $799 |
Clover Go Clover Flex Clover Mini Clover Station Clover Station Duo Price not available publicly Clover Go - $199 Clover Flex - $749 Clover Mini - $849 Clover Station - $1799 |
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| Deposit times |
1-2 business days 1-2 business days |
1-2 business days 1-2 business days |
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With one Helcim account you get unlimited access to all of our payment solutions and every tool your business may need.
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.
Our pricing is 100% transparent and flat out saves you money. With no complicated paperwork and easy online approval, your business can begin to accept payments in no time.
Speak to a real person who can answer your payment questions.
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