You want a checkout process that is fast, reliable, and—most importantly—doesn't eat up your profits. The Helcim Card Reader is designed to give you and your customers a modern, professional experience without the "big bank" price tag.

Whether you’re running a clinic, a retail shop, or a service business, this reader is built to handle your daily hustle while making sure you keep more of your hard-earned money.

Features of the reader

We’ve moved away from clunky physical buttons that can get stuck or wear out. Instead, this reader features a bright, easy-to-read touchscreen that feels just like using a smartphone.

• Clear for customers: The 4" color screen makes it easy for customers to see their total and choose their tip.

• Easy to clean: The smooth glass front is simple to wipe down between clients.

• Professional look: A sleek, modern design that looks great on any counter.

• Flexible payments: Your customers can pay how they want—tap, chip and PIN, or using Apple Pay and Google Pay on their phones.

What’s in the box?

We keep it simple so you can get to work. Your package includes:

• 1 x 3rd Generation Helcim Card Reader

• 1 x USB-C charging cable and wall adapter

• A quick-start guide

• A sticker to show what payment methods you accept

Ways this reader helps your business

Helcim Fee Saver

• This is the first reader of its kind to support Helcim Fee Saver.

• This gives you the option to automatically pass credit card processing fees to your customers.

• They can choose to pay with credit (and cover the fee) or use debit or cash to avoid it. It’s a transparent way to lower your overhead.

No more "Bluetooth blues"

• Unlike older readers that can sometimes lose their connection to your phone, this reader stays "awake" on your internet network.

• This means fewer dropped connections and no more waiting for devices to find each other when a customer is standing right in front of you.

Using the reader with your computer

Currently, the 3rd Generation reader is designed to work alongside a desktop or laptop computer. You’ll use the Helcim POS app to start a sale, and the amount will automatically pop up on the reader for your customer to pay.

Next steps

Ready to get plugged in? Head over to our Setting up your 3rd Generation Card Reader guide. We’ll show you how to connect to your Wi-Fi and get your first transaction ready to go.