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Helcim smart terminal

The credit card machine that’s fast, sleek, and BS-free.

Upgrade your POS machine to the all-new Helcim Smart Terminal.

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    Best for Cheap

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    Best for High-Volume

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    Best for Overall

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A serious upgrade from your old credit card terminal.

Powerful, portable, and packed to make payments feel effortless.

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    Accept card payments without the lag

    Powered by an octa-core processor for quick, seamless checkouts.

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    Goes wherever business takes you

    Built-in Wi-Fi and LTE paired with Helcim’s Mobile Data Plan means you’re always ready to take payments.

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    Do more with a bigger screen

    6.7" HD display to manage invoices, customers, and inventory with ease.

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    Built-in tools you need to get the business flowing

    Integrated with Helcim’s invoicing, customer manager, and inventory features.

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    Designed to help you save

    Surcharge-ready, giving you the option to pass on fees to your customers.

Fast, sleek, and actually affordable.

Buy it outright or split it into easy monthly installments — whatever works best for your business.

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Affordable Helcim Smart Terminal

$429CAD

$349US

one time payment

Affordable Helcim Smart Terminal

$39CAD

$32US

12 monthly installments

Affordable Helcim Smart Terminal

Avg 1.9% + 8c

In-person processing fees

Your old payment terminal could never.

Helcim’s Smart Terminal delivers everything you need—and nothing you don’t.

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Helcim Smart Terminal
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Traditional POS terminal
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Accepts tap, chip and PIN, and contactless payments
Print receipts
Email receipts
Mobility
Inventory management
Invoice & customer management
Built-in 4G / LTE connectivity
Allows surcharging
All-day battery life

What comes in the box.

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Built for your kind of business.

Whether you're on the move, behind a counter, or running a pop-up, the Helcim Smart Terminal is for you.

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  • Retail

    Keep lines moving with fast tap, chip, and mobile payments — plus instant receipts at checkout

    Retail
  • Healthcare

    Cut front desk chaos. Process invoices, collect payments, and even industry-specific HSA cards, — all on the go.

    Healthcare
  • Professional services

    Bill repeat clients with ease. Create invoices, take payments, and manage records from one device.

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  • Home services

    Get paid wherever business takes place. From estimates to invoices, accept card payments before leaving the job.

    Home services
  • Automechanics

    Take payments roadside, at the counter, or send invoices later—tap, dip, and track it all from one device.

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  • Integrators

    Love your POS software? Pair it with the Helcim Smart Terminal using our API. Enjoy faster, more affordable payments—without changing your setup.

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Why Helcim?

Amazing low rates, powerful payment tools, and excellent customer service – you can have it all with Helcim.

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  • One account to accept payments

    Access powerful tools for in-person and online payments in one free account—no contracts and no hidden fees.

  • Savings like no other

    Get 25% average savings on merchant rates, automatic volume discounts, and ability to pass on fees to your customers. No fuss, just savings.

  • Real human support

    No bots here. You’ll talk to a real human who knows the ins and outs of the platform.

  • Up to $500 in processing credits when you switch over

    Feeling stuck with your provider? We'll waive up to $500 of your processing fees when you switch to Helcim and help you migrate your stuff over.

Loved by small businesses who want more from their payments.

Find out how businesses are becoming more successful with Helcim.

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If you love our Helcim Smart Terminal, you'll love all the other ways Helcim can get you paid.

  • 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.

  • How do I order the Smart Terminal?

    It’s easy! Just create your free Helcim account, and you’ll be able to order the Smart Terminal right from your dashboard. Once you place your order, we’ll ship it directly to your business.

  • Does the Smart Terminal sync with my online and in-person orders?

    Yes! The Helcim Smart Terminal works seamlessly with the rest of the Helcim platform. Your in-person and online payments, inventory, customer info, and invoices all stay in sync—so you can manage your business from one place, no matter how or where you get paid.

  • Does the terminal work with my existing POS system?

    Yes, if your system is compatible. The Smart Terminal is API-ready, so you can integrate it with third-party POS systems for a smoother setup.

  • Can I use the Smart Terminal to add surcharges?

    Yes, the Smart Terminal is surcharge-ready. If your region allows it, you can choose to pass on credit card processing fees to your customers using Helcim’s Fee Saver feature. It’s fully compliant where permitted and entirely optional—giving you flexibility while keeping things transparent for your customers.

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One powerful device. One simple sign-up. No strings attached.

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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.

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