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Helcim

Transparent interchange-plus payment processing with zero fees

FreeFeaturedAdded Jan 1, 2006

About

Helcim is a payment processing platform that uses interchange-plus pricing instead of flat rates, saving high-volume merchants an average of 25% on processing fees compared to Square or Stripe. There are no monthly fees, no setup fees, and no cancellation fees — you only pay per transaction. It includes free POS software, invoicing, online checkout, and recurring payment tools. Volume-based discounts kick in automatically.

Tags

payment-processinginterchange-plusposinvoicingtransparent-pricing

Origin Story

By Nicolas Beique

The Problem

Small businesses were being overcharged by opaque payment processors with hidden fees.

Building It

Founded in 2006 in Calgary, Canada. Grew organically by offering transparent pricing and great service.

What It Means

Payment processing can be honest, affordable, and merchant-friendly.

The Dream

To level the playing field so small businesses get the same fair rates as large corporations.

Pricing

ModelFree
Free tierAvailable

No monthly fees. Interchange-plus pricing: 0.40% + 8¢ in-person, 0.50% + 25¢ online (plus interchange). Volume discounts automatic above $50K/month.

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Category

Payments Finance

Problems Solved

  • High Payment Processing Fees
  • Hidden Processor Fees
  • No Volume Discounts

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