Canadian Merchant Accounts
This website was designed by the staff at Helcim as a resource to educate small business owners on merchant accounts and credit card processing. Helcim is a Canadian credit card processor located in Calgary, Alberta. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.helcim.com.
There are three sections to explore, each with a number of pages providing information on a particular topic. At the bottom of each page you will also find answers to the most frequently asked questions by merchants.
Introduction
Merchant Accounts
Find out what a merchant account is and how it works.
Accepting Credit Cards
What does accepting credit cards mean for your business?
Payment Processing
Learn what happens in the background when a transaction is performed.
Specific Platforms
Retail Debit Machines
Learn how a credit and debit machine can help your retail or restaurant business.
Virtual Terminal
What's a virtual terminal and how does it work?
Internet Merchant Accounts
How does an internet merchant account differ from a standard merchant account?
Online Processing
Learn about online payment processing platforms.
Payment Gateway
Learn what a Gateway is and how it interacts with your website and shopping cart.
Getting Started
Rates & Fees
Learn how to avoid hidden card processing fees.
Applying for a Merchant Account
What does it take to apply and be approved for a merchant account?
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