Currys to install thousands of Stripe payment terminals across retailer's UK and Ireland stores

Currys has announced a new partnership with Stripe. The retailer will install thousands of the FinTech giant’s payment terminals across its nearly 300 UK and Ireland stores.

The tie up and investment builds on Currys’ store transformation programme, which has seen colleague headsets and electronic shelf edge labelling roll-out across its estate.

Currys has also brokered a three way partnership with Stripe and Pennies, a UK micro-donation charity, bringing charitable giving prompts to Stripe terminals for the first time globally.

"This is about building the store of the future, today. Stripe's platform makes checkout faster, but more importantly, it gives us the flexibility to adopt innovations as they emerge,” says Andy Gamble, Chief Information & Transformation Officer, Currys 

“We're already using AI to help customers find the right tech - now with Stripe's infrastructure, and partnerships with the likes of OpenAI, we can layer in new payment capabilities that work seamlessly with AI-assisted shopping and whatever else comes next. And the fact we can also make it easier for customers to support causes they care about? That's innovation that actually matters." 

“We’re thrilled to partner with Currys as they modernise the in-store experience across the UK and Ireland. With Stripe Terminal, Currys can adopt new types of commerce as they emerge - from AI assisted shopping to in-person charity giving through Pennies,” says Conor McNamara, EMEA Chief Revenue Officer, Stripe.

“The integration with Pennies, which is a first for Stripe terminals globally, demonstrates how having the right infrastructure allows innovative retailers to create delightful new customer experiences.”

 “We’re delighted to deepen our partnership with Currys through this exciting collaboration with Stripe. With Currys becoming the first retailer to enable Pennies micro-donations on Stripe terminals, this is very exciting and continues to help generosity become part of the everyday shopping experience in Currys stores, while unlocking an important new route to give for Stripe’s wider customer base through an enhanced in-store donation experience,” says Alison Hutchinson, CEO, Pennies     

“Every penny truly adds up, almost five hours of micro-donations made by Currys customers could help the Digital Poverty Alliance pay for a laptop for a family, improving access to essential education, finance and healthcare resources. We’re so proud to continue this journey with Currys – and now with Stripe too, as we unlock even more opportunities for people to give.”

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