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Helcim

Helcim

Small businesses

VS

Amazon Payment Services

MENA Payment Gateway

Amazon Payment Services
Fees from
1.83% + $0.08 vs 2.5% + $0.25 per transaction
Features

0 shared

2 unique to Helcim · 3 unique to Amazon Payment Services
Regions

0 shared

1 unique to Helcim · 2 unique to Amazon Payment Services
Pay methods

4 shared

3 unique to Helcim · 3 unique to Amazon Payment Services

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5 features · 10 payment methods · 3 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Helcim Helcim
Amazon Payment Services Amazon Payment Services
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
1.83% + $0.08
2.5% + $0.25 per transaction
Settlement
Time to receive funds
1–2 business days
2–3 business days
Founded
2006
2014
Headquarters
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
United Arab Emirates
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Amazon Payment Services leads (3 vs 2)
Enterprise Unique
—
✓
Instant Sandbox Unique
—
✓
Low Fees Unique
✓
—
Recurring Payments Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Ach Unique
✓
—
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Discover Unique
✓
—
Google Pay Unique
✓
—
Knet Unique
—
✓
Mada Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Samsung Pay Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
Amazon Payment Services leads (2 vs 1)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America Unique
✓
—

Helcim is best when you...

Small businesses
Need Low Fees
Not available with Amazon Payment Services
Need Startup Friendly
Not available with Amazon Payment Services
Want coverage in North America
Amazon Payment Services doesn't cover this region
View Helcim

Amazon Payment Services is best when you...

MENA Payment Gateway
Need Enterprise
Not available with Helcim
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with Helcim
Want coverage in Africa, Middle East
Helcim doesn't cover these regions
View Amazon Payment Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Helcim and Amazon Payment Services?
They share 4 payment methods and 0 regions. Helcim adds ACH, Discover, Google Pay that Amazon Payment Services does not list; Amazon Payment Services adds KNET, Mada, Samsung Pay that Helcim does not list; Helcim also covers North America; Amazon Payment Services also covers Africa, Middle East.
Which is cheaper, Helcim or Amazon Payment Services?
Helcim has published rates from 1.83% + $0.08; Amazon Payment Services has published rates from 2.5% + $0.25 per transaction. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Helcim and Amazon Payment Services?
Helcim lists 1 region and 7 payment methods; Amazon Payment Services lists 2 and 7. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Helcim and Amazon Payment Services compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Helcim settles in 1–2 business days, Amazon Payment Services in 2–3 business days.

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