The future of commerce: Why checkout matters most

The checkout has become one of the most important moments in the customer journey — where growth, customer experience and digital transformation converge.   In this episode, Patricia Brolly, head of EMEA Merchant Acquiring Product, and Ciaran Walsh, head of Europe Corporate Sales at J.P. Morgan Payments, explore why the checkout has evolved from an operational necessity into a strategic growth engine. They discuss how businesses can reduce friction, localize payment experiences, leverage data and AI, as well as balance innovation with security to drive conversion and scale across EMEA’s diverse markets.     This episode was recorded on May 26, 2026.   J.P. Morgan and third parties listed on this page have not entered into a legal partnership to provide the services described above. Third party trademarks, brand names, and descriptions of products and services that appear on this page are provided by the respective third party. J.P. Morgan is not liable or responsible for such trademarks, brand names, descriptions of products, companies, and/or services. J.P. Morgan may generate profit from the use of any services or products provided by the third parties. Nothing in this material shall be taken as an endorsement of any third party or advice on the suitability of the third party services for the client. You shall make an independent determination for selection of the services provided by the third parties. Neither J.P. Morgan nor its affiliates shall be liable to you for any loss or liability suffered by you from the use of the third party services. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan, its affiliates, or its employees. The information set forth herein has been obtained or derived from sources believed to be reliable. Neither the author nor J.P. Morgan makes any representations or warranties as to the information's accuracy or completeness. The information contained herein has been provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, advice, or recommendation to make any investment decisions or purchase any financial instruments and may not be construed as such. Any future capabilities of mobility payment systems are under development. Features and timelines are subject to change at the bank's sole discretion. Copyright 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Deposits held in non-US branches are not FDIC-insured. Non-deposit products are not FDIC-insured. The statements herein are confidential and proprietary and not intended to be legally binding. Not all products and services are available in all geographical areas. Visit jpmorgan.com/paymentsdisclosure for further disclosures and disclaimers related to this content.