It's outdated and expensive
Wrestling with clunky setups and tools that don't fit your business.
Tap into an affordable POS system
Own the Helcim Smart Terminal for just $39/month over 12 months, or make a one-time payment of $429. No matter how you pay, it's yours to keep.
$429
Best for Affordable 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 Affordable Payment Processing
Best Budget Friendly Alternative
Best for Small Business
Best for Overall Payment Processor
Best for Lowest Processing Rates
Best for Custom Rates
Frustrated by outdated payment systems that hold you back?
It's full of hidden fees
Every month, your bill has mysterious charges you didn't agree to.
It's unreliable and limiting
Your payment terminal crashes at the worst times.
Switch to the Helcim Smart Terminal
A modern and powerful POS upgrade
Process payments and manage inventory in one place, saving time and money without the hassle.
All the payment tools you need - no extra fees
Get all the tools you need for online and in-person payments to grow your business with confidence.
No cords, no limits
Keep your business moving with a sleek, mobile-friendly POS hardware.
More than your ordinary credit card machine
The smarter way to take payments—packed with features that go beyond the swipe.
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
Small businesses save 25% on average with Helcim
Our pricing is 100% transparent and flat out saves you money. We keep your rates low and give you innovative ways to save, all with no monthly fees or contracts in sight.
Find your custom rateInterchange plus pricing
Effective rates are based on combined card types and a transaction size of $300
1.83
%
+
8
¢
Other card types
2.61
%
+
8
¢
PIN-Debit
1.00
%
+
8
¢
Our margin: Interchange+ 0.40% + 8¢
Stay connected and in control of your payments
Opt-in to a flexible 4G/LTE Mobile Data Plan for your Smart Terminal — just $7 USD or $9 CAD per month. No contracts, no hidden fees.
Break free from bad rates and equipment
Switching shouldn't cost you. In fact, if you switch over to Helcim, we'll cover up to $500 in processing fees and handle your data migration—making it easy to break free.
Discover why our merchants love our Smart Terminal
$8,000 - $15,000
saved per year
Signing up was beyond easy and straight forward and the Smart Terminals were very user friendly for a man who is still figuring out basic iPhone functions! Thanks Helcim!
Harry Canvas
So far it's been a good move for me. Customer service has been very efficient. The Smart Terminal is pretty easy to use.
Hair ETC LLC
I recently acquired the Helcim "Smart Terminal" and it is a joy to use, a very good investment. Helcim is a big factor in the success of my small author and publishing business.
Editions BK LLC
App is smooth, Terminal is amazing - the most reliable we've ever had - and the fees are half of what we'd pay elsewhere.
Fractal Dynamics LLC
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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Helcim stands out with transparent interchange-plus pricing, no contracts or cancellation fees, and tools that simplify both in-person and online payments—all backed by our in-house customer support.
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Once you sign up for a free Helcim account, you can order equipment directly from your Helcim dashboard.
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The Helcim Smart Terminal is available for a one-time purchase of $429 CAD. Alternatively, you can opt for a financing plan with 12 monthly payments of $39 CAD.
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Yes! The Helcim Smart Terminal has an API mode that allows you to integrate our terminal with your proprietary POS system. This means you can keep using your existing setup while taking advantage of the Smart Terminal's sleek form factor, advanced features, and Helcim's transparent pricing. For more details on integration, check out our developer resources or contact our support team.
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Yes, the Helcim Smart Terminal comes with a limited 1-year warranty. For more details on our hardware warranty and return policies, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
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Absolutely. Once you purchase the Helcim Smart Terminal, either outright or through the financing plan, the device is yours to own with no ongoing monthly fees.
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Yes, Helcim offers Fee Saver, a feature that allows you to pass on processing fees to customers who choose to pay using a credit card, effectively enabling surcharging for in-person payments.
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Helcim's Merchant Buyout Program can assist you in this situation. We offer up to $500 in processing credits to help cover cancellation fees from your current provider. To redeem this, sign up for a Helcim account, create a ticket, and upload your previous contract showing the cancellation fee.
Get started with the Helcim POS app for free
No monthly fees, no contract, and no hidden fees.