Seamless Transactions: A Step-by-Step Guide to Integrating Helcim Payment Gateway with PHP or Laravel

In This Blog, Integrating a payment gateway like Helcim with PHP or Laravel can streamline transactions for your web application.

Helcim is a Canadian-based payment processor and gateway that provides services to businesses, enabling them to accept various forms of payments, including credit cards and electronic transactions. The company focuses on offering transparent and affordable payment solutions for businesses of all sizes. 

Why Helcim?

Transparent Pricing

Helcim stands out in the crowd with its commitment to transparent pricing. Businesses can bid farewell to hidden fees and complicated rate structures. With Helcim, you get a clear breakdown of costs, making it easier for you to manage your budget and understand your payment processing expenses.

Versatility in Payment Options

Whether your customers prefer to pay with credit cards, mobile wallets, or other electronic methods, Helcim has you covered. The platform supports a variety of payment options, ensuring that you can cater to the diverse needs of your customer base.

Robust Security Measures

Security is a top priority in the world of online payments. Helcim employs advanced security measures, including encryption and tokenization, to safeguard sensitive customer information. Rest easy knowing that your transactions are conducted in compliance with industry standards.

first of all i will show you account setup of helcim

Sign Up for a Helcim Account:

Before you start integrating Helcim into your PHP application, you need to sign up for a Helcim account and obtain your merchant credentials.

Get API Credentials:

Helcim provides API credentials (API Key and API Token) that you will use to authenticate your requests. You can obtain these credentials from the Helcim Merchant Portal.

1. Integration

2.New Config

2.Get Token and Secret Key

Process Payment

Now i will share final code for helcim this is simple way to integrate

        <script type="text/javascript" src="https://hjl-designs-inc.myhelcim.com/js/version2.js"></script>

        <form name="helcimForm" id="helcimForm" action="/payment-recipt.php" method="POST">

        <input type="hidden" name="_token" id="csrf-token" value="{CSRF}" />

        <input type="hidden" id="token" value="{TOKEN}">

        <input type="hidden" id="language" value="en">  

        <input type="hidden" id="cardNumber" value="{cardNumber}">

        <input type="hidden" id="cardExpiryMonth" value="{cardExpiryMonth}">

        <input type="hidden" id="cardExpiryYear" value="{cardExpiryYear}">  

        <input type="hidden" id="cardCVV" value="{cardCVV}">

        <input type="hidden" id="cardHolderName" value="{cardHolderName}">

        <input type="hidden" id="cardHolderAddress" value="{cardHolderAddress}">

        <input type="hidden" id="cardHolderPostalCode" value="{cardHolderPostalCode}">

        <input type="hidden" id="amount" value="{amount}">  

        <input type="hidden" id="customerCode" value="{customerCode}">

        <input type="hidden" id="orderNumber" value="{orderNumber}">

        <input type="hidden" id="shipping_street1" value="{shipping_street1}">

        <input type="hidden" id="shipping_city" value="{shipping_city}">

        <input type="hidden" id="shipping_province" value="{shipping_province}">

        <input type="hidden" id="shipping_postalCode" value="{shipping_postalCode}">

        <input type="hidden" id="shipping_country" value="US">

        </form>

Handle Response

Once payment processing is complete, Helcim will return a response.Just print the $_POST you can see the responce of helcim like this

Response

Update your application's database or display appropriate messages to the user
   

By following these steps and best practices, you can seamlessly integrate Helcim's payment gateway into your PHP or Laravel application, providing a smooth and secure transaction experience for your users.