{"id":13632,"date":"2025-09-16T19:26:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T23:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/?p=13632"},"modified":"2025-12-02T16:20:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T21:20:46","slug":"fortis-and-bigcommerce-announce-payments-partnership-to-simplify-checkout-and-accelerate-business-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/fortis-and-bigcommerce-announce-payments-partnership-to-simplify-checkout-and-accelerate-business-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Fortis and BigCommerce Announce Payments Partnership to Simplify Checkout and Accelerate Business Growth\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Plano, TX, and Austin, TX \u2013 September 16, 2025<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Fortis, a leader in embedded payments and commerce technology, today announced a strategic partnership with&nbsp;<strong>BigCommerce<\/strong>, powered by Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC), a leading open, flexible enterprise ecommerce platform built to help brands, retailers, manufacturers, and merchants of all sizes grow and innovate without compromise. Through this integration, BigCommerce customers\u2014including mid-market B2B sellers, distributors, service-based businesses, and developers\u2014gain access to Fortis\u2019 embedded payments technology. The solution enables real-time transactions, simplified reconciliation, and next-day funding, while eliminating third-party gateways and fragmented systems. This partnership improves checkout conversion, strengthens operational efficiency, and supports sustainable growth at scale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe partnership with BigCommerce marks a defining moment in our mission to transform payments from operational necessity into a growth engine,\u201d said Greg Cohen, CEO of Fortis. \u201cAs BigCommerce evolves under the Commerce brand, Fortis is proud to power the future of embedded commerce\u2014where integrated payments deliver unmatched speed, scale, and strategic advantage. Together, we are reimagining the future of checkout and beyond.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s merchants need agility in order to stay competitive,\u201d said Russell Klein, Chief Commercial Officer at Commerce. \u201cFortis delivers the flexibility and strategic partnership that allows businesses to streamline payments while staying focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FortisBigCommerce.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12178\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Simplification. Scale. Partnership.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortis is designed to help businesses meet the demands of modern eCommerce with:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Integrated checkout solution<\/strong>\u00a0that reduces friction and reflects brand identity\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simplified reconciliation\u00a0<\/strong>and reduced backend complexity\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unified digital payments<\/strong>\u00a0across eCommerce and mobile channels\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Next-day funding<\/strong>\u00a0for faster access to working capital\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliant surcharging options<\/strong>\u00a0to lower payment acceptance costs\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global reach<\/strong>\u00a0with support for 135+ currencies and diverse payment methods\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developer-friendly architecture<\/strong>\u00a0via tokenized APIs and plug-and-play tools\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built-in fraud protection and PCI compliance<\/strong>\u00a0to reduce risk and ensure trust\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With this partnership, Fortis and BigCommerce are redefining the checkout experience, turning payments into a strategic advantage. By embedding innovation directly into the commerce experience, businesses gain the tools to scale faster, operate smarter, and deliver seamless customer journeys across all channels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Fortis<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortis is the leader in embedded payments for software providers and ERP systems, processing billions annually through its proprietary technology. The company\u2019s mission is to forge holistic commerce experiences that seamlessly integrate within software workflows\u2014transforming payment processing from cost center to strategic advantage. With expertise in software platforms, Fortis moves commerce closer to invisible by strengthening the payments capabilities of software partners, guiding businesses to reach uncharted growth. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Fortis is redefining the $100 trillion B2B payments landscape. Learn more at\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortispay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.fortispay.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About BigCommerce<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BigCommerce, powered by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.commerce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commerce<\/a>&nbsp;(Nasdaq: CMRC), is a flexible enterprise ecommerce platform built to help brands, retailers, manufacturers, and merchants of all sizes grow and innovate without compromise. In today\u2019s era of agentic commerce, BigCommerce\u2019s flexible, open platform architecture makes it easy for brands to scale, adapt, and connect with the tools to solve their unique business challenges without being locked into rigid systems. B2C and B2B companies across industries rely on BigCommerce, including Coldwater Creek, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., Mizuno, MKM Building Supplies, United Aqua Group, and Uplift Desk. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bigcommerce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bigcommerce.com<\/a>&nbsp;or follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/BigCommerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bigcommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Contacts<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Fortis<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"mailto:pr@fortispay.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pr@fortispay.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BigCommerce<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"mailto:press@bigcommerce.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">press@bigcommerce.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plano, TX, and Austin, TX \u2013 September 16, 2025&nbsp;\u2014 Fortis, a leader in embedded payments and commerce technology, today announced a strategic partnership with&nbsp;BigCommerce, powered by Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC), a leading open, flexible enterprise ecommerce platform built to help brands, retailers, manufacturers, and merchants of all sizes grow and innovate without compromise. 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