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Helcim POS system helps you save on fees and operate stress-free.

Helcim fee saver enjoy zero cost payments

Affordable rates

Save 25% on processing fees with our competitive Interchange Plus pricing and transparent rates.

Helcim POS has unlimited users

Unlimited users

Give your staff access to Helcim POS software without extra fees.

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Real customer support

Get fast, dedicated assistance from our expert customer service team.

Discover why small businesses love Helcim POS System.

Use POS terminal to accept mobile payments for fast online checkout
Use POS terminal to accept mobile payments for fast online checkout

Fast checkout, happy customers.

Helcim POS system lets you accept credit, debit, and mobile contactless payments like ApplePay or GooglePay.

  • Quickly process partial or full refunds from your device.
  • Easily split payments for hassle-free group checkout.
  • Enable tipping and set recommended tip percentages.
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Use point of sale software for tracking inventory levels and overall inventory management
Use point of sale software for tracking inventory levels and overall inventory management

Never run out of stock.

Stay on top of your inventory at all times with the POS inventory management system. Easily manage product details, SKU, price, stock levels, images, variants, and brand information.

  • Get alerts from the POS app when inventory is low.
  • Sync inventory data across all sales channels.
  • Generate insightful reports to identify best-sellers and most profitable products.
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Use point of sale software to manage sales, customer relationships and operation
Use point of sale software to manage sales, customer relationships and operation

Keep your customers coming back.

Leverage stored customer data such as purchasing history to personalize your marketing efforts and increase customer retention.

  • Offer discounts based on customer buying behavior to boost sales.
  • Retrieve saved payment information for a faster checkout.
  • Give customers access to view payment history and update personal information.
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Waive goodbye to credit card fees
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Waive goodbye to credit card fees
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Helcim Fee Saver passes the processing fees to your customers when they choose to pay by credit card over cheaper options like debit, ACH, check, or cash.

In-Person Fee Saver

When a customer uses credit card over debit

You pay

0 %

Customer pays

2.4 %

3 %

Online Fee Saver

When a customer uses credit card over ACH

You pay

0 %

Customer pays

3 %*

When a customer uses ACH over credit card

You pay

0.5 %+ 25 ¢

Customer pays

0 %

*3% in most cases, certain card types and international transactions can impact the final rate charged to the customer.

One point of sale system, multiple connections.

Integrate Quickbooks, an accounting software, to Helcim Point of Sale software
Add Helcim payment processing capability to your Woocommerce online store
Integrate Xero, an accounting software, to Helcim Point of Sale software
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Integrate Helcim POS system with third-party software to keep your business running smoothly.

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Xero

QuickBooks Online

WooCommerce

Transform your device into a complete point of sale system.

Download our point of sale app on your laptop, tablet and smartphone.

App Store
Google pay
Mac App Store
Microsoft

  • Laptop & Workstation

    Create laptop POS system with Helcim POS app

  • Tablet

    Download Helcim POS app to your iPad to create iPad POS system

  • Smartphones

    Download Helcim POS app to your phone to create mobile POS system

Get your money faster!

Enjoy next business day deposits for free when your customers pay with credit or debit cards!

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Choose your POS hardware.

Affordable hardwares designed to meet your unique business needs.

Smart Terminal

This standalone terminal has the POS system and receipt printer built in, eliminating the need for additional devices.

39 32 /mo. for 12 mo. or $429 /mo. for 12 mo. or $349
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Payment hardware Smart Terminal

Smart Terminal

This standalone terminal has the POS system and receipt printer built in, eliminating the need for additional devices.

39 32 /mo. for 12 mo. or $429 /mo. for 12 mo. or $349
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Payment hardware Smart Terminal

Card Reader

Pair Helcim’s card reader to your device and accept debit and credit payments.

239 199
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Payment hardware Card Reader

Card Reader

Pair Helcim’s card reader to your device and accept debit and credit payments.

239 199
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Payment hardware Card Reader

Tap to Pay on iPhone

+10 ¢ +10 ¢ per transaction
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  • “I wish I had switched to Helcim years ago! Their card reader and customer service are absolutely top notch, and their rates are the best. It's extremely intuitive and took a whole 15 minutes to get up and running. Everyone should be using this system.”

    Laurentian Optical
     

  • Over the years for our business, we have tried 4 different credit card processors. 2 local and also Square. We are completely happy with Helcim and they are the best processors out there in comparison to the other ones we’ve used. Amazing POS solution for a very, very reasonable price compared to others out there. Is it possible to love your credit card processor? With Helcim, YES!!!!!

    Bamboo Field Acupuncture & Herb
     

  • I originally went with Helcim as I am a small business owner who is a total technology luddite and I knew I would likely need extra help with a new POS system. Helcim's team has delivered that and more. Dumb questions (I had so many of them), hard questions, urgent questions, they have been there for me. If you're looking for an actual good business relationship, a service team that actually truly cares, and fair transparent pricing - look no further."

    Traverse Wellness
     

  • “I took the time one day to look at the top 10 POS systems out there and everything repeatedly kept pointing back to Helcim. Rates, service, dependable devices in the field and an A1 support team that gets back to you extremely fast. I would strongly recommend Helcim. This is coming from someone who literally likes the outdoors and books more than devices but Helcim makes it so easy there's no other choice.”

    Olof Nelmienstrom
     

  • “When I started looking for a new POS home Helcim won every time, and people, believe me when I say I spent a lot of time researching companies as I didn’t want to do this ever again. I found the best product, best service, best rates, etc. Thanks Helcim, keep it up!”

    Arcane Coda
     

Take even more control of your checkout with other Helcim tools.

  • Helcim Virtual Terminal

    Virtual Terminal

    Process credit card and ACH payments online without any hardware.

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    Invoicing

    Create and send professional invoices complete with “Pay Now” buttons.

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  • Helcim Recurring subscriptions

    Recurring Payments

    Set up and manage subscription plans all while enjoying Helcim’s amazing rates.

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  • Helcim Payment Pages

    Payment Pages

    No code solution to add payment functionality to your website.

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Frequently asked questions.

  • What is a POS system?

    A POS, or point-of-sale, system allows you to accept payments in multiple locations through some sort of physical or software interface. Put simply, when you have a customer or client in front of you and you’re looking to take their payment, you can use a POS system to accept and record credit or debit card transactions at your checkout. You can also turn your phone into a mobile POS system by downloading the Helcim POS app, which provides all the payment and business tools you need to operate from anywhere.

  • What do I need to start using the Helcim Point of Sale System?

    All you need to start using our POS system is a free Helcim account, the Helcim Card Reader, and any device with internet connectivity. Simply download the Helcim app on your chosen device, connect it to the card reader, and start processing transactions. You can also enable the Tap to Pay on iPhone feature to collect contactless payments without needing any hardware.

  • How much does the POS software and card reader cost?

    The Helcim Point of Sale system is included when you sign up for your free Helcim account, so you only pay a one-time cost of $239CAD $199USD for the Helcim Card Reader. No monthly fees or complicated long-term equipment leases – the machine is yours to keep.

  • What other POS hardware can I integrate with Helcim POS System?

    In addition to the Helcim Card Reader, you can customize your in-store experience by adding a barcode scanner or cash drawer.

  • Can I print receipts from my POS system?

    Yes, after completing a payment, the payment screen will allow you to print a copy of the receipt if you have a printer, or email it to your customers if you’re looking for a paper-free option.

  • Can I process partial payments or take deposits using Helcim POS System?

    Yes! You can select options to split payments by value (percentage or dollar amount) or by payment method. Your transaction will be marked as partially paid so you can easily see what order has a balance outstanding.

  • Can I apply discounts or accept tips on Helcim POS System?

    Absolutely! Either use an existing discount code or process a manual discount and enable, disable, or add preset tipping options by dollar amount or by percentage during the checkout process.

  • What type of funding options does Helcim offer?

    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.

  • Can I use non-Helcim hardware with the Helcim Point of Sale App?

    No, our Point of Sale App is proprietary and will only work with an iPhone device, Card Reader and the Helcim Smart Terminal to accept card payments.

  • How much does the POS software and card reader cost?

    The Helcim Point of Sale system is included when you sign up for your free Helcim account, so you only pay a one-time cost of $199USD $239CAD for the Helcim Card Reader. No monthly fees or complicated long-term equipment leases – the machine is yours to keep.

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