Advance Acceptance, a division of First Western Bank & Trust, launched a free online payment feature for its equipment finance customers.

“Agile Payments consulted with Advance Acceptance project management to find a solution that would reduce their PCI scope and comply with all the organization’s regulatory compliance issues. Agile made the recommendation to utilize the Forte Checkout integration,” said Gene Krause, vice president of business development at Agile Payments.

Advance Acceptance selected Forte Payment Systems of Allen, TX, to provide the software used to implement the system. Working with a technology agency — Ackmann & Dickenson (A&D) of Minneapolis — Advance Acceptance was able to develop a mobile-responsive solution utilizing Forte’s software application.

“Taking a data-driven approach, A&D collaborated with the team at Advance Acceptance to implement a secure and intuitive payment solution that met their business objectives,” said Kevin Zinniel, vice president of business development at A&D.

Customers may access the payment application on Advance Acceptance’s website, free of charge, using a desktop computer, tablet or mobile device.

Founded in 1972, Advance Acceptance provides national equipment finance and leasing services for brands across the U.S.