On Monday, October 20, 2025, Commerce, the parent company of BigCommerce, announced the launch of a new embedded payment processing solution exclusively for BigCommerce merchants. The new solution, called BigCommerce Payments, will be powered by PayPal and is set to launch in the US in 2026, with plans for international expansion in the future.
This strategic expansion is the result of a longstanding partnership between Commerce and PayPal and marks a new chapter in their collaboration. Through this co-branded integration, merchants will have access to advanced payment capabilities, simplified account management, and buy now, pay later (BNPL) options through PayPal’s Pay Later offering, all managed seamlessly within the BigCommerce Control Panel.
Travis Hess, CEO at Commerce, expressed excitement about the new payments solution, saying, “BigCommerce Payments represents a major step forward in creating a seamless and simplified intelligent commerce experience for Commerce merchants. By embedding PayPal’s trusted payment solutions directly into our platform, we will give merchants more control, visibility, and flexibility to grow their businesses with confidence.”
Michelle Gill, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Small Business & Financial Services at PayPal, also shared her enthusiasm for the collaboration, saying, “Together with Commerce, we’re not just addressing the needs of today’s merchants, we’re empowering them to seize the future with confidence and agility. By bringing together PayPal’s world-renowned reliability, security, and global reach with Commerce’s merchant-focused platform, we’re helping merchants thrive in the next era of ecommerce.”
The BigCommerce Payments architecture is designed to provide transparency and merchant ownership. While the payment solution will be co-branded and embedded into BigCommerce, the merchant’s payment relationship will remain directly with PayPal. The solution will also include a dedicated “Money” dashboard within the BigCommerce Control Panel, giving merchants direct access to manage and monitor their payments and balance activity. This dashboard will mirror key capabilities of the merchant’s PayPal dashboard, reducing the need to toggle between multiple systems.
Existing merchants currently using PayPal Complete Payments (PPCP) will also have the option to seamlessly transition to BigCommerce Payments, thanks to coordination with PayPal. These merchants will receive personalized communications offering them the opportunity to make the switch.
Commerce is committed to empowering businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive by providing an open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. Their goal is to connect the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market.
PayPal, a company that has been revolutionizing commerce globally for over 25 years, is dedicated to creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure. They empower consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
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Derick is an experienced reporter having held multiple senior roles for large publishers across Europe. Specialist subjects include small business and financial emerging markets.