FreedomPay Integrates with BigCommerce to Expand Payment Reach
Event summary
- FreedomPay launched a plugin for BigCommerce’s marketplace on April 23, 2026.
- The plugin aims to simplify payment integration for BigCommerce merchants, reducing PCI scope and improving checkout speed.
- Kevin Carson, SVP of Global Business Development at FreedomPay, emphasized the importance of combining security, compliance, and speed.
- Michaela Weber, SVP of Strategic Business Development & GM, Payments at BigCommerce, highlighted the partnership’s focus on empowering merchants.
The big picture
This partnership represents a strategic move by FreedomPay to expand its reach beyond its existing client base of large retailers and enterprises. By integrating with BigCommerce, a popular platform for mid-sized online businesses, FreedomPay aims to tap into a broader market segment and accelerate its growth. The move also underscores the increasing importance of seamless and secure payment experiences in the competitive ecommerce landscape, where even minor friction can significantly impact conversion rates.
What we're watching
- Adoption Rate
- The success of this integration hinges on BigCommerce merchants adopting the FreedomPay plugin; slow uptake could limit FreedomPay’s expansion within the platform.
- Competitive Landscape
- FreedomPay’s positioning as a ‘Next Level Commerce’ provider will be tested as other payment processors increasingly offer similar pre-certified integrations for BigCommerce and other platforms.
- Security Validation
- Continued validation of FreedomPay’s PCI Security Standards Council P2PE certification will be crucial for maintaining trust and attracting enterprise-level clients.
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