Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) need more than traditional banking, they need partnerships.
As technology continues to reshape how businesses operate, community banks and regional financial institutions are in a powerful position to strengthen relationships with their SMB clients by offering more than loans and checking accounts. By integrating modern fintech solutions, banks can meet their customers where they are and help them grow.
That’s where Celero comes in.
What SMBs Really Want From Their Bank
When SMBs look for financial partners, they’re not just seeking a place to store money. They want solutions that streamline their operations, improve their cash flow, and position them for long-term success. The right payment technology does just that, and offering it through your bank deepens trust and builds lasting loyalty.
Celero Commerce partners with community banks to help them offer next-generation payment solutions tailored to the needs of local businesses. Whether you serve retailers, restaurants, service providers, or e-commerce merchants, we equip you with enterprise-level technology and tools that provide real value beyond basic banking.
How Celero Bridges the Technology Gap for Banks and SMBs
Celero’s platform enables banks to truly differentiate themselves. By leveraging Celero’s payment technology, your institution can offer SMB clients services that are typically associated with larger, fintech-savvy competitors – without needing to build the infrastructure yourself.
Here’s how we help you empower your SMB customers:
- Customizable Merchant Programs: Offer white-labeled or co-branded solutions that align with your bank’s brand while meeting your clients’ unique needs.
- Streamline® Mobile Payments: Help your clients accept payments anytime, anywhere—from mobile devices, tablets, or in-store systems.
- Connect® Payment Gateway: Support omnichannel payments with an easy-to-integrate platform that simplifies both online and in-person transactions.
- CeleroBI® & Compass® CRM: Deliver powerful reporting, data analytics, and customer management tools so your clients can make smarter business decisions.
- PCI Compliance & Security: Provide institutional-grade payment security and.peace of mind when it comes to compliance with solutions like Celero PCI®.
- Residual Revenue Opportunities: Earn ongoing income by referring merchants or managing your own payment program under Celero’s support.
Stronger Relationships. Smarter Growth.
By helping SMB clients modernize their operations with fintech, you also position your bank as an essential partner in their growth. It’s more than adding services; it’s about offering real value that supports your clients’ ambitions and strengthens your relationships for the long haul.
In an increasingly digital and competitive market, the financial institutions that thrive will be those that adapt and invest in tools that drive their clients’ success.
Ready to offer your SMB clients the technology they need to grow while deepening your banking relationships? Contact Celero today to explore fintech solutions customized to your institution’s goals.