Smarter Payments, Lower Costs: Esker and BB Merchant Services Sign Exciting Partnership
Derby, UK — 14th August 2025 — Esker, the global authority in AI-powered business solutions for the Office of the CFO, today announced that BB Merchant Services, the experts in cutting payment processing fees, has signed a partnership agreement with Esker.
Founded in Stockholm in 2008 and now headquartered in Oslo, BB Merchant Services has built a strong international presence with offices worldwide and clients across every sector. Its mission is to become the preferred partner for merchants globally seeking expert advice in the payment space.
BB Merchant Services offers agnostic, needs-based solutions that align with modern business requirements. It achieves this through deep market knowledge, global benchmarking capabilities, and an extensive international network. Its experts deliver tailored solutions that improve value, strengthen relationships, and support clients in all areas of payments—including RFP and tender support.
By integrating Esker’s intelligent automation platform with BB Merchant Services’ advanced payment infrastructure, customers will benefit from seamless, end-to-end payment workflows that reduce manual intervention, eliminate errors, and significantly lower transaction fees.
Chris Lawrence, Partner Director, BB Merchant Services, says, “We look forward to working alongside Esker as part of our commitment to providing clients worldwide with considered options that complement their payment and finance ecosystems.”
“There is a real synergy between our two companies and this partnership will mean that together, we’re delivering intelligent automation that not only reduces costs but also empowers finance teams to make smarter decisions and build stronger supplier relationships”, commented Alistair Nicholas, Managing Director of Esker Northern Europe.
About BB Merchant Services
BB Merchant Services is the premier consultancy firm covering all areas of merchant services. With a proven track record of delivering over £500 million in recurring savings, BB supports clients through:
✔ An exclusive database for tailored cost benchmarks
✔ On-the-ground expertise in 8 global locations
✔ 3,000+ successful client projects across all sectors
✔ Flexible “stay and save” or “switch and save” models
Learn more at www.bbmerchantservices.com
About Esker
Esker is the global authority in AI-powered business solutions for the Office of the CFO. Leveraging the latest in automation technologies, Esker's Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash solutions optimise working capital and cashflow, enhance decision-making, and drive better collaboration and human-to-human relationships with customers, suppliers and employees. Founded in 1985, Esker operates in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific with global headquarters in Lyon, France, and U.S. headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information on Esker and its solutions, visit https://www.esker.co.uk/. Follow Esker on LinkedIn or You Tube and join the conversation on the Esker blog.