By Gary Kopervas, Director of Strategic Communications and Customer Transformation, FreedomPay
Just got back from Stripe Sessions 2025 in San Francisco and I must say, it was more than a conference, it was a full-on curtain reveal of the future of payments and the internet economy. Three days of powerful keynotes, live demos, product drops, and thought-provoking fireside chats with icons like Mark Zuckerberg and Sir Jony Ive. The message was loud and clear:
The future of commerce is here.
It’s happening now.
And it’s more connected, intelligent, and unified than ever before.
From AI agents to stable coins to agentic workflows, there was plenty of next-level excitement to go around. But one theme stood out: Unified Commerce. The holy grail of seamless, everywhere-anytime payments. And this year, it got real.
The Stripe x FreedomPay Moment
A standout moment for me? The deepening partnership between Stripe and FreedomPay. A collaboration that’s redefining what’s possible in commerce orchestration. Together, Stripe and FreedomPay are unlocking true interoperability between online and in-person payments. With over 1,000 integrations across third-party POS software, hardware, and commerce platforms, FreedomPay now gives Stripe users more flexibility than ever to build their unified commerce stack their way across verticals, geographies, and customer experiences.
As we continue to navigate the shifting landscape of increasing consumer expectations, it’s crucial for businesses to ensure their payment infrastructure is not just functional, but future-proofed for both in-person and online payments. Unified commerce isn’t just about syncing systems — it’s about delivering frictionless, consistent, and personalized experiences across every channel. This gives businesses more options for integrating Stripe Terminal into their existing in-person payment stack and adding innovative checkout experiences.
Not Just for the Big Guys
What I find particularly exciting? This isn’t just a win for enterprise giants. It’s commerce for businesses of all sizes and no matter the vertical.
Why It Matters
Today’s consumer doesn’t think in channels. They browse in-store, buy online, reorder on mobile, and expect it all to just work. That’s why it matters that 73% of shoppers are omnichannel — and why this FreedomPay + Stripe integration is such a game-changer. Stripe Terminal is now easier to integrate into your existing in-person setup, giving you full control over how you want to engage, sell, and scale.
This is more than a product update. It’s a turning point. The partnership signals a commitment to helping businesses grow smarter, faster, and more connected — with flexibility built in from the start.
Ready to Learn More?
If you’re interested in diving deeper into how FreedomPay with Stripe can transform your commerce strategy, check out the details here.
