The credit card machine that's fast, sleek, and gimmick-free
Best for Cheap Payment Processing
Best Budget Friendly Alternative
Best for Small Business
Best for Overall Payment Processor
Best for Lowest Processing Rates
Best for Custom Rates
Best for Cheap Payment Processing
Best Budget Friendly Alternative
Best for Small Business
Best for Overall Payment Processor
Best for Lowest Processing Rates
Best for Custom Rates
A serious upgrade from your old credit card terminal
Powerful, portable, and packed to make payments feel effortless.
Get started for free
Accept card payments without the lag
Powered by an octa-core processor for quick, seamless checkouts.
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.
Do more with a bigger screen
6.7" HD display to manage invoices, customers, and inventory with ease.
Built-in tools you need to get the business flowing
Integrated with Helcim's invoicing, customer manager, and inventory features.
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.
$349USD
one time payment
$32USD
12 monthly installments
Avg 1.79% + 8¢
In-person processing fees
Your old payment terminal could never
Helcim's Smart Terminal delivers everything you need—and nothing you don't.
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
Smart Terminal
Traditional POS Terminal
Smart Terminal
Traditional POS Terminal
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
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.
Keep lines moving with fast tap, chip, and mobile payments — plus instant receipts at checkout
Cut front desk chaos. Process invoices, collect payments, and even industry-specific HSA cards, — all on the go.
Bill repeat clients with ease. Create invoices, take payments, and manage records from one device.
Get paid wherever business takes place. From estimates to invoices, accept card payments before leaving the job.
Take payments roadside, at the counter, or send invoices later—tap, dip, and track it all from one device.
Love your POS software? Pair it with the Helcim Smart Terminal using our API. Enjoy faster, more affordable payments—without changing your setup.
Why Helcim?
Amazing low rates, powerful payment tools, and excellent customer service – you can have it all with Helcim.
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? To help offset early termination fees, Helcim may provide up to $500 in processing credits through our buyout program when you switch. We'll also help migrate your data and get you set up smoothly.
Get your money faster!
Enjoy next business day deposits for free when your customers pay with credit or debit cards!
Loved by small businesses who want more from their payments
Find out how businesses are becoming more successful with Helcim.
$8,000 - $15,000
saved per year
If you love our Helcim Smart Terminal, you'll love all the other ways Helcim can get you paid
Virtual Terminal
Process credit card and ACH payments online without any hardware.
Invoicing
Create and send professional invoices complete with "Pay Now" buttons.
Recurring Payments
Set up and manage subscription plans all while enjoying Helcim's amazing rates.
Payment Pages
No code solution to add payment functionality to your website.
Frequently asked questions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Start selling with the Smart Terminal today
One powerful device. One simple sign-up. No strings attached.