Company Overview
Helcim was founded in 2005, headquartered in Calgary, Canada, and is a payment processor known for its transparent interchange-plus pricing model.
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Core Products
- Payment Processing: Interchange+ transparent pricing, credit and debit card processing
- Virtual Terminal: Manual entry transactions for phone and mail orders
- Helcim Commerce: Built-in e-commerce platform supporting online store setup
Key Strengths
Transparent Pricing: Interchange + 0.5% rate model with no hidden fees
Merchant-Friendly: No long-term contracts, low monthly fees
Secure & Compliant: PCI DSS Level 1 certified
Milestones
- 2005: Founded in Calgary, Canada
- 2010s: Expanded payment processing capabilities, launched Helcim Commerce platform
- 2026: Continues to serve Canadian and US merchants with transparent-rate payment services
Market Position
Helcim competes in the transparent-rate payment processing market with:
- Stripe: A major competitor in online payment processing
- Square: Competes in the merchant payment processing market
- PayPal: Provides alternatives in the online payment space
