Get started with Helcim in less than 10 minutes.
Get started with Helcim in less than 10 minutes.
What we’ll ask for during signup.
The application is short and straightforward. If you have the details below ready, you’ll likely finish in 10–15 minutes.
What we ask
- Full name
- Email address
- Password
Why we ask
This creates your secure Helcim dashboard, where you’ll manage payments, invoices, reports, and everything related to your account
1 min to complete
What we ask
- Legal business name
- Operating name (DBA)
- Business address
- Business registration type
- Year established
- Business phone number
- Tax ID
Why we ask
Before a business can accept card payments, payment processors need to confirm the business is legitimate. This protects your business from fraud, chargebacks, and ensures compliance with Mastercard and Visa’s rules.
3 min to complete
What we ask
- Products or services you sell
- Industry type
- Average fulfillment time
- Currency you accept
Why we ask
Different businesses accept payments in different ways. This information helps us configure your account correctly and approve applications faster.
2 min to complete
What we ask
- Estimated monthly processing volume
- Average transaction size
Why we ask
This helps us prepare your account so payments run smoothly from day one like setting up the right fraud monitoring systems.
1 min to complete
What we ask
For owners with 25% or more ownership:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Home address
- Ownership percentage
Why we ask
Financial regulations require payment processors to verify the identity of business owners. This is not a hard credit check and won’t affect your credit score. For non-profit organizations, please provide the details above for the most permanent point of contact with management authority (e.g., a CEO or Director).
2 min to complete
What happens after you submit your application?
Once you hit submit, our team reviews your application. Most applications are approved within one business day.
After approval, you can immediately:
- Explore your Helcim dashboard
- Link your bank account
- Send invoices
- Order payment hardware
- Set up a subscription or payment plan
- Start accepting payments
Note
Because your account is new, we may request additional info during onboarding and deposits may take slightly longer while we review early transactions.
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Ready to get started?
Most businesses complete the application in 10–15 minutes.
Our in-house support team would be happy to walk you through the process or answer any questions you may have.