Open the Helcim Point of Sale app on your iPhone, and enter the purchase amount.
Tap to Pay on iPhone.
Accept contactless payments right on your iPhone. No additional hardware required.*
*Tap to Pay on iPhone with the Helcim app is currently available for US merchants
Getting started is easy.
To use Tap to Pay on iPhone, sign up, download the free Helcim POS app, enable Tap to Pay on iPhone, and start accepting contactless payments anytime, anywhere—right from your iPhone.
Present your iPhone to the customer.
Your customer holds their card horizontally or their device at the top of your iPhone, over the contactless symbol for a few seconds.
When you see the transaction successful checkmark, the payment is complete.
Do business in more places
With Tap to Pay on iPhone, you can accept all types of in-person, contactless payments right on your iPhone so you can reach more customers, take payments on the go, and explore new setups, like line busting.
Privacy and security of iPhone built in
Apple doesn't store card numbers on your iPhone or on Apple servers, helping to protect your business and customer data.
No recording.
When a payment is processed, Tap to Pay on iPhone is designed to prevent all photo, video, screenshot, and screen recording features from capturing a customer's card number.
Why should you choose Helcim?
Low rates
Helcim uses an interchange-plus pricing model, offering more transparent and lower rates compared to tiered or flat-rate plans. Plus, there are no early termination fees, or long-term contracts.
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Free POS system
Accept credit, debit, and mobile wallets like Apple Pay or Google Pay at your store, clinic, or on-the-go. Easily handle split payments for group checkouts and enable tipping.
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Inventory management
Quickly add and manage products from a centralized dashboard, with inventory automatically synced across all sales channels. Keep track of stock levels in real-time with automated updates.
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Customer support
Our dedicated human-centric customer support provides personalized assistance to ensure smooth and efficient payment processing by addressing any issues promptly.
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Surcharging
Easily pass on processing fees to customers with Helcim Fee Saver. Save money without battling complicated setups and confusing rules.
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Free CRM
Helcim Customer Manager keeps all your customer data organized, accessible, and securely centralized in one place. Easily view a complete history of transactions and outstanding orders.
Learn moreLow rates
Helcim uses an interchange-plus pricing model, offering more transparent and lower rates compared to tiered or flat-rate plans. Plus, there are no early termination fees, or long-term contracts.
Learn moreFree POS system
Accept credit, debit, and mobile wallets like Apple Pay or Google Pay at your store, clinic, or on-the-go. Easily handle split payments for group checkouts and enable tipping.
Learn moreInventory management
Quickly add and manage products from a centralized dashboard, with inventory automatically synced across all sales channels. Keep track of stock levels in real-time with automated updates.
Learn moreCustomer support
Our dedicated human-centric customer support provides personalized assistance to ensure smooth and efficient payment processing by addressing any issues promptly.
Speak to a humanSurcharging
Easily pass on processing fees to customers with Helcim Fee Saver. Save money without battling complicated setups and confusing rules.
Learn moreFree CRM
Helcim Customer Manager keeps all your customer data organized, accessible, and securely centralized in one place. Easily view a complete history of transactions and outstanding orders.
Learn moreWhy businesses love Helcim.
Our staff is loving the tap to pay feature! It is more convenient and makes our check out process that much more smooth for both the patients and our staff.
Refresh Dermatology
Simplifying processes is always a win for small business operations. Tap to pay is definitely the best option of the bunch, the app is quick and it has not required constant updates as the Clover.
Cardonas Group LLC
Tap pay on iphone has made the process feel much more fluent and really easy. In fact, it's even more upgraded experience for my clients versus me having to implement all of the credit card or debit card information one by one, which feel very old-school in a industry that is all about luxury and modernness.
The silhouette Sculptor LLC
Tap to pay on iPhone is revolutionary! We love it and our customers love it. It's smooth and innovative, saving us time and money since we don't have to buy another terminal to check out our customers. Our customers are usually impressed that such a feature is even possible. No external devices or gadgets needed, just the Helcim app and an iPhone!
Ahem Alterations LLC
The Tap to Pay iPhone feature makes it easy to accept payments on the go. It's quick and my clients love the convenience of paying with a quick tap of their card or phone.
Youthful Wellness
The introduction of the iPhone app has been a game-changer, allowing me to efficiently manage multiple customers in the store by using my iPhone for transactions when the smart terminal is occupied. The app has also proven to be a lifesaver in situations where my Internet connection is unreliable but cell service is stable.
The Jewelry Connection LLC
The Tap to Pay function is a game changer! No more problems getting the handheld terminal to connect and sync with the phone!
Leslie
Free tools to expand your business online.
Online Checkout
Brings your business online without the hassle of hiring a web developer.
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Payment Pages
Set up a checkout page and send it to customers for instant checkout.
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Virtual Terminal
Accept credit card and ACH payments from your computer or mobile device.
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Invoicing
Generate, send, track, and manage invoices easily.
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Recurring Payments
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Learn moreFrequently asked questions.
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Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in security and privacy features of iPhone to help protect your business and customer data. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn't store card numbers on iPhone or on Apple servers. So merchants and customers can rest assured that their data stays theirs.
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With Tap to Pay on iPhone, you can accept any form of contactless payment, including Apple Pay on iPhone and Apple Watch, other digital wallet and payment services, and contactless debit and credit cards.
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Helcim charges its in-person processing rate, plus an additional $0.10 for each successful transaction. Please visit our Helcim pricing page for more details and a clear breakdown of our transparent pricing.
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To get started, sign up for a Helcim account and download the free Helcim Point of Sale app. Once the app is installed, tap the ≡ More option in the bottom navigation bar. Then, go to Settings > Merchant Account Settings > Tap to Pay on iPhone, and select Enable Now. For step-by-step guidance, please refer to our full instructions here.
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Tap to Pay on iPhone is available for merchants using an iPhone XS or later and running the latest version of iOS.
Tap to Pay on iPhone requires a supported payment app and the latest version of iOS. Update to the latest version by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Tap Download and Install. Some contactless cards may not be accepted by your payment app. Transaction limits may apply. The Contactless Symbol is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC. Tap to Pay on iPhone is not available in all markets. View Tap to Pay on iPhone countries and regions. Apple Pay is a service provided by Apple Payments Services LLC, a subsidiary of Apple Inc. Neither Apple Inc. nor Apple Payments Services LLC is a bank. Any card used in Apple Pay is offered by the card issuer. To use Apple Pay you need a supported card from a participating card issuer. To check if your card is compatible with Apple Pay, contact your card issuer. Apple Pay is not available in all markets. View Apple Pay countries and regions. Features are subject to change. Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages and may require specific hardware and software. For more information, see Feature Availability.
Get started with Tap to Pay on iPhone now on the Helcim app today.
No monthly fees, no contract, and no hidden fees.