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What is the HELCIM* INTERCHANGE charge?

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08/01 HELCIM* INTERCHANGE $0.00

The short answer

A transaction for HELCIM* INTERCHANGE represents an interchange-plus merchant processing settlement or terminal hardware purchase from Helcim Inc.

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Why it shows up like this

Helcim provides transparent interchange-plus payment processing, virtual terminals, online checkout, and POS hardware with $0 monthly software fees.

Descriptors include HELCIM* INTERCHANGE, HELCIM PAYMENTS, or HELCIM.COM, representing merchant card processing settlement debits or equipment orders.

Common reasons for this charge

  • A monthly merchant discount fee debit reflecting interchange and margin fees for processed card volume.
  • A one-time purchase of a Helcim Card Reader or Smart Terminal.
  • A consumer purchase at a business using Helcim Payments.

How to locate the invoice and cancel

  1. Sign in to Helcim Hub Go to hub.helcim.com and log in with your merchant credentials.
  2. Access Statements review to Payments > Statements to download full interchange fee breakdowns.
  3. Close Account Because Helcim has no contracts or monthly fees, accounts can be closed online under Settings > Account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Helcim charge monthly account maintenance fees?

No, Helcim operates on a $0 monthly fee structure with automatic volume discounting on interchange-plus rates.

Can I return a Helcim card reader?

Helcim offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on hardware purchases in original packaging.

Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention

If you did not authorize a Helcim transaction, contact support and review your recent bank activity.

Dispute unauthorized banking debits under Regulation E within 60 days of the statement date.

How do I contact Helcim customer support?

Call 1-877-643-5246 or visit helcim.com/support.

How long does a dispute investigation take?

Financial institutions generally conclude electronic debit inquiries within 10 to 45 business days.

Independent reference — not affiliated with Helcim Inc.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.

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