Debenhams to use Trintech card readers

Trintech has been selected by British retailer Debenehams as its software supplier for its smartcard technology.

Trintech has been selected by British retailer Debenehams as its software supplier for its smartcard technology.

A pilot scheme is under way in six Debenhams stores and a full rollout to 104 stores across Britain and Ireland is due to be completed by the end of October.

Trintech's Smart 5000 incorporates a single slot 'hybrid' card reader that reads both magnetic stripe and new chip card types.

Debenhams were keen to opt for a hybrid reader to avoid confusion and disruption for customers and staff at the point of sale.