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Business Payments

Ways for small businesses to take card payments in person and online. We compared the options and narrowed them down to five. Each one is ranked, with a clear note on who it suits best.

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The 5 at a glance

Comparison of the 5 picks for Business Payments
ToolBest forStarting price
Rank 1HelcimSmall businesses that want clear processing costsNo monthly fee; per-transaction pricing
Rank 2Coming soonTo be announced—
Rank 3Coming soonTo be announced—
Rank 4Coming soonTo be announced—
Rank 5Coming soonTo be announced—

Our 5 picks, ranked

  1. Rank 1
    Top pick

    Helcim

    Card payment processing with transparent, no-monthly-fee pricing.

    Best forSmall businesses that want clear processing costs

    What it does

    Helcim is a payment processor for small businesses. You can take card payments in person and online, with interchange-plus pricing and no monthly fee.

    Strengths

    • Interchange-plus pricing
    • No monthly fee
    • In-person and online payments
    • Volume discounts as you grow

    Good to know: Availability depends on your country, so check that Helcim serves your business location.

  2. Rank 2

    Coming soon

    Pick #2 for business payments is on the way.

    Best forTo be announced

    What it does

    We are still researching this spot. We only add a tool once we are happy it deserves a place in the top five.

    Strengths

      Good to know: Check back soon.

    • Rank 3

      Coming soon

      Pick #3 for business payments is on the way.

      Best forTo be announced

      What it does

      We are still researching this spot. We only add a tool once we are happy it deserves a place in the top five.

      Strengths

        Good to know: Check back soon.

      • Rank 4

        Coming soon

        Pick #4 for business payments is on the way.

        Best forTo be announced

        What it does

        We are still researching this spot. We only add a tool once we are happy it deserves a place in the top five.

        Strengths

          Good to know: Check back soon.

        • Rank 5

          Coming soon

          Pick #5 for business payments is on the way.

          Best forTo be announced

          What it does

          We are still researching this spot. We only add a tool once we are happy it deserves a place in the top five.

          Strengths

            Good to know: Check back soon.