Fortis and BigCommerce have partnered to deliver embedded payments technology, enabling real-time transactions, simplified reconciliation, and next-day funding to enhance checkout efficiency and business growth.
Fortis, a leader in embedded payments and commerce technology, has joined forces with BigCommerce, powered by Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC), to integrate advanced payment solutions into BigCommerce’s open, flexible enterprise ecommerce platform. Announced on September 16, 2025, this strategic partnership equips BigCommerce customers—spanning mid-market B2B sellers, distributors, service-based businesses, and developers—with Fortis’ cutting-edge embedded payments technology. By streamlining payment processes, the collaboration enhances checkout conversion, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth for businesses of all sizes.
The partnership introduces a seamless, integrated checkout solution that eliminates the need for third-party gateways and fragmented systems. “The partnership with BigCommerce marks a defining moment in our mission to transform payments from operational necessity into a growth engine,” said Greg Cohen, CEO of Fortis. “As BigCommerce evolves under the Commerce brand, Fortis is proud to power the future of embedded commerce—where integrated payments deliver unmatched speed, scale, and strategic advantage.” This integration supports real-time transactions, simplified reconciliation, and next-day funding, enabling merchants to access working capital faster while reducing backend complexity.
Fortis’ embedded payments solution supports over 135 currencies and diverse payment methods, catering to global ecommerce demands. Its tokenized API architecture and plug-and-play tools provide a developer-friendly experience, allowing seamless integration with BigCommerce’s platform. “Today’s merchants need agility in order to stay competitive,” said Russell Klein, Chief Commercial Officer at Commerce. “Fortis delivers the flexibility and strategic partnership that allows businesses to streamline payments while staying focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences.” Built-in fraud protection and PCI compliance further ensure secure, trustworthy transactions.
The collaboration empowers businesses with unified digital payments across ecommerce and mobile channels, alongside compliant surcharging options to lower acceptance costs. By embedding payment innovation directly into the commerce experience, Fortis and BigCommerce enable merchants to scale faster, operate smarter, and deliver seamless customer journeys. This partnership positions both companies to redefine the checkout experience, turning payments into a strategic asset for sustained competitive advantage in the evolving ecommerce landscape.
Fortis is the leader in embedded payments for software providers and ERP systems, processing billions annually through its proprietary technology. The company’s mission is to forge holistic commerce experiences that seamlessly integrate within software workflows—transforming 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 www.fortispay.com.
BigCommerce, powered by Commerce (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’s era of agentic commerce, BigCommerce’s 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 bigcommerce.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.
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