diff --git a/server/api/members/create.post.js b/server/api/members/create.post.js
index cf88027..6f38531 100644
--- a/server/api/members/create.post.js
+++ b/server/api/members/create.post.js
@@ -6,8 +6,6 @@ import { validateBody } from '../../utils/validateBody.js'
 import { memberCreateSchema } from '../../utils/schemas.js'
 import { sendWelcomeEmail } from '../../utils/resend.js'
 import { assignMemberNumber } from '../../utils/memberNumber.js'
-// Simple payment check function to avoid import issues
-const requiresPayment = (contributionValue) => contributionValue !== '0'
 
 // Function to invite member to Slack
 async function inviteToSlack(member) {
@@ -112,11 +110,6 @@ export default defineEventHandler(async (event) => {
     // Send Slack invitation for new members
     await inviteToSlack(member)
 
-    // TODO: Process payment with Helcim if not free tier
-    if (requiresPayment(validatedData.contributionTier)) {
-      // Payment processing will be added here
-    }
-
     // Send welcome email (non-blocking)
     try {
       await sendWelcomeEmail(member)