FreedomPay Launches BigCommerce Plugin to Streamline Secure eCommerce Payments

PHILADELPHIA – Payments technology company FreedomPay on April 23, 2026, announced the launch of a new, pre-certified payment integration app for the BigCommerce eCommerce platform. The plugin, now available on the BigCommerce Marketplace, is designed to provide online merchants with a ready-to-use solution for accepting a wide range of payment methods while simplifying security and compliance obligations. The integration allows businesses operating on BigCommerce to connect directly to FreedomPay’s payment gateway. This enables them to process credit card payments and alternative methods, such as digital wallets and other regionally specific options, through a single, unified system. According to the announcement, the goal is to reduce payment friction for consumers and lessen the administrative and technical workload for merchants. “The integration of FreedomPay’s app on our Marketplace provides seamless, secure payment solutions designed to help businesses deliver exceptional shopping experiences and adapt quickly to the changing needs of their customers,” said Michaela Weber, SVP of Strategic Business Development and GM of Payments at BigCommerce, in a statement. For many small and mid-sized businesses, managing online payment processing involves navigating a complex web of security standards, fraud prevention tools, and ever-evolving consumer preferences. Solutions like the one launched by FreedomPay aim to consolidate these functions into an “out-of-the-box” package. This can significantly shorten the time it takes for a new or growing online store to go to market with a secure and versatile payment system. Kevin Carson, SVP of Global Business Development at FreedomPay, emphasized that merchants should not have to compromise between security, compliance, and speed. “Our new BigCommerce Plugin brings the full capabilities of our Next Level Commerce™ platform to a new generation of online merchants, removing the complexity traditionally associated with payment integrations,” Carson stated. FreedomPay, one of the first North American solutions providers to be validated by the PCI Security Standards Council for Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE), brings its established security infrastructure to the integration. This includes features like 3D Secure authentication and advanced fraud prevention tools, which are critical for protecting both merchants and consumers from financial risk in online transactions. The pre-certified nature of the plugin means that much of the complex integration work has already been completed, lowering the barrier to entry for businesses without large IT departments. The launch comes as businesses increasingly adopt a “unified commerce” strategy, which seeks to create a consistent customer experience across all sales channels, including in-store point-of-sale systems, mobile apps, and eCommerce websites. An integrated payment system is a cornerstone of this approach, allowing for streamlined operations where, for example, a customer can buy online and pick up in-store without encountering payment-related disruptions. By supporting a broad range of payment methods, the plugin also addresses the growing global nature of eCommerce. Merchants can offer localized payment options that are popular in different international markets, potentially increasing conversion rates by catering to local preferences. This flexibility is crucial for U.S.-based businesses looking to expand their customer base beyond domestic borders. While a new payment plugin offers powerful capabilities, simply installing the software is not the final step. In our experience, the most significant challenge for business owners is integrating the new stream of transaction data into their core financial systems. A seamless customer checkout experience can quickly create a messy backend reconciliation process if sales reports from the payment gateway, settlement files, and actual bank deposits don't align perfectly. This can lead to inaccurate financial reporting, skewed cash flow projections, and hours of manual work trying to trace discrepancies. The real value of this technology is only unlocked when the operational data it generates is translated into reliable financial intelligence. This is where professional oversight becomes critical. C&S Finance Group LLC provides outsourced CFO services to help clients manage precisely these kinds of operational and financial integrations. We ensure that the data from systems like FreedomPay is properly mapped to your accounting software, providing the clarity needed for sound strategic decision-making. To learn more about structuring your financial operations for growth, contact C&S Finance Group LLC at csfinancegroup.com. Looking ahead, the success of the new plugin will be measured by its adoption rate among the thousands of merchants on the BigCommerce platform. The move also signals a broader trend among payment technology firms to create deeper, more accessible integrations with leading eCommerce platforms, shifting the competitive focus toward ease of implementation and comprehensive, built-in security features.