Global Payments
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VisitGlobal Payments vs Helcim
What both publish
| Fact | Global Payments | Helcim |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 | LinkedIn lists Helcim as founded in 2006. |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Helcim lists its primary headquarters at 440 2 Ave SW, Suite 400, Calgary, Alberta T2P 5E9, Canada. |
| Integrations | Listed third-party integrations include PrestaShop, Drupal Commerce, CS-Cart, Ecwid and WooCommerce. | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. |
| Notable limits | The documented API sandbox is for testing and does not move funds; production requests use a separate URL. | The POS app page says Helcim Payments is incompatible with Chromebooks and LG L322DL devices. |
| Payment methods | The platform supports cards and alternative or local payment methods, including AliPay, Bancontact, SEPA Direct Debit, and WeChat Pay. | Its in-person tools accept major payment types, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. |
| Product | Global Payments provides payment APIs for processing payments in person, on websites, and in apps, and for managing transactions, disputes, and deposits. | Helcim provides payment processing tools for businesses to accept payments in person, online, by invoice, or through a virtual terminal. |
Global Payments plans
- Online payment processingPriced on request
Helcim plans
- Helcim payment processingFree
- Helcim platformFree
- Recurring payments$0.40 a month
- 4G wireless data$7 a month
- Helcim Card Reader$199, paid once
- Helcim Smart Terminal$349, paid once
Pick Global Payments if…
Global Payments suits businesses and developers integrating payment processing into websites, apps, or in-person operations. Its range of checkout and integration options supports both plugin-based setups and custom API work.
Pick Helcim if…
Helcim suits small businesses that need to accept payments in person and through online, invoice, or virtual-terminal workflows. It may also suit merchants seeking recurring billing, ACH acceptance, or integrations with accounting and ecommerce tools.