Closed Beta Opportunity: Stripe Optimized Checkout Suite and Link Accelerated Checkout

Starting November 6, 2025, we’re launching a beta program for our newly enhanced Stripe integration, Optimized Checkout Suite (OCS), which includes major upgrades to both the Stripe Payment Element and Stripe Link accelerated checkout.

While maintaining full parity with our current Stripe integration, this update introduces a faster, more flexible, and globally optimized checkout experience that is designed to improve conversion rates, expand local payment coverage, and deliver a seamless buyer journey.

What’s included in this beta?

The updated Stripe Payment Element delivers improved conversion optimization and expanded global coverage:

• Support for 34 payment methods (including alternative and local payment methods) allows you to reach more global shoppers by letting customers pay using their preferred method.

• ACH vaulting gives repeat customers the convenience of securely saving their bank details for faster future checkouts.

• Dynamic payment method sorting automatically prioritizes the most relevant and successful options for each shopper, improving completion rates and user experience.

• A/B testing of local payment methods enables data-driven insights, helping you to identify which payment options drive the highest conversions.

Our upgraded Link experience helps merchants streamline checkout and reach more customers worldwide:

• Supports both guest and logged-in shoppers, delivering a frictionless experience for every buyer type

• Expanded coverage across APAC and most Stripe regions, allowing more international shoppers to take advantage of Link’s accelerated checkout.

• Link quick payment button now placed at the top of checkout, ensuring the fastest path to purchase for guest shoppers.

• Supports Instant Bank Payments via Link, giving shoppers more flexible ways to pay instantly.

• Includes the latest Link UI, featuring modern design and optimized mobile performance.

• Works seamlessly with BigCommerce’s native shipping fields, ensuring smooth integration and a consistent checkout flow.

Who qualifies for this beta?

Merchants who meet the following qualifications are a great fit for this beta opportunity:

• You cannot be currently participating in a beta related to the checkout or payments experience.

• Your store must be using the most recent version of our Stripe integration.

• Your store must be using the Optimized One-Page Checkout or Custom Checkout checkout type.

• Your store cannot have B2B checkout enabled in your B2B Edition settings.

How do I sign up?

To register your interest for this opportunity, fill out the beta application form. If your store is accepted into the beta, you will receive an email from our Product team letting you know when the functionality has been enabled on your store. They will also provide instructions on how to upgrade to Stripe OCS, additional setup details, and a form for you to submit any feedback you have during the closed beta.

The final word

Our newest Stripe integration helps merchants streamline checkout, expand international reach, and drive stronger performance. With broader payment coverage, improved optimization tools, and a modernized Link experience, merchants have everything they need to deliver a consistent and high-converting checkout experience worldwide.