Modernize the payment experience for you and your constituents
Outdated systems slow payments and frustrate constituents. CSG Forte helps governments simplify collections, improve cash flow, and reduce risk—all on one secure, digital platform.
Power every step of the government payments journey
Payments are more than transactions—they’re the foundation of public trust and operational efficiency. With CSG Forte, your agency gains a compliant, constituent-friendly platform that spans every payment touchpoint, helping you serve better and operate smarter.
Get the government payments experience right
Comprehensive acquiring & processing
Keep more of what you collect: Simple, transparent pricing with a service fee option—so you can offset costs without juggling multiple providers.
Reliable, secure, more-in-one platform: Accept payments online, by phone, or in person with PCI-compliant infrastructure.
Real-time visibility: View, track, and reconcile all transactions from one centralized dashboard.
Modernized bill payments
Serve all constituents: Accept ACH, debit/credit, digital wallets, phone, and web payments.
Fits your infrastructure: Integrates with the systems you already use.
Better insight, fewer errors: Automation and real-time data improve accuracy and response.
Fraud & risk management
Reduce fraud & declines: Pre-verify accounts to minimize failed payments.
Constituent confidence: Tokenize sensitive data to safeguard privacy and maintain compliance.
Recover more, work less: Automatically retry failed payments to maintain continuity and cash flow.
We solve your payment challenges
Disconnected systems & payment data errors
One secure platform helps you stay in control and reduce administrative overhead.
Outdated payment tech & poor UX
Constituents expect convenient and digital payment options. Our solution modernizes bill-to-pay with minimal lift on your team.
Failed transactions, low recovery, high costs
Declines and fraud drain resources. Our verification and retry tools help you recover revenue with less work.
6 ways a digital-first payment solution improves government services
Get the blueprint for secure, flexible, and modern constituent payments.
Why government agencies trust CSG Forte
Built for government payments needs
Our platform is designed for municipalities, counties, and state agencies. We speak your language, understand your compliance needs, and know how to help you deliver better service.
PCI compliant, secure by default
With tokenization, fraud detection, and secure infrastructure, we help you protect sensitive data while meeting rigorous standards like PCI DSS and Nacha's ACH rules.
Big enough to deliver, small enough to care
We process billions in payments annually and support over 150,000 organizations—including state, county, and municipal agencies. Our team is here to help.