Currys is expanding its digital transformation efforts with the rollout of thousands of Stripe payment terminals across its nearly 300 UK and Ireland stores.

The move builds on its broader store transformation programme, which already includes colleague headsets and electronic shelf-edge labelling.

The initiative also introduces a global first: charitable giving prompts through Stripe terminals via a three-way partnership with Pennies, a UK micro-donation charity.

Andy Gamble, Chief Information & Transformation Officer at Currys, explained the strategy: “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.”

Gamble emphasised the integration with AI capabilities: “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.”

Conor McNamara, EMEA Chief Revenue Officer at Stripe, said: “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.”

Alison Hutchinson, CEO of Pennies, highlighted the social impact: “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.”

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