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SmartTech Scheme

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SmartTech™, available via Purple Place, enables you to get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payments over your salary, interest-free.

You pay via monthly salary reductions (over 6-12 or 18 months) with no credit checks or up-front costs. Perfect if you find yourself in a pinch before payday or urgently need to replace or upgrade an appliance at short notice. 

Currys will offer the lowest price possible across the high street – including against Amazon, Argos, Asda, John Lewis, Tesco, and AO.com. If any of those retailers have the same tech at a cheaper price, good news – Currys will match it!

Eligibility

  • You can only have two SmartTech™ applications live at a time (up to 10% of gross salary capped at a maximum of £1,500) subject to affordability.
  • Employees must be out of their probation period or have been working at the University for a minimum of 9 months.
  • The period of time remaining on an employee's contract must be more than the selected repayment period.
  • Your hourly rate after SmartTech™ deductions cannot take you below the National Minimum wage rate (currently £11.44 per hour at 1 April 2024).

Start browsing now at SmartTech™ | Purple Place

What you can expect: 

  • Looking for inspiration? Browse categories. Looking for a specific item? Try the search bar. Already know what you want? Go straight for an eGift Card. 
  • Apply for an eGift Card of the value of your chosen tech and have it approved by your employer. 
  • Your eGift Card will be placed into your account to print, show on your phone, or use online. 
  • Get your tech today or delivered tomorrow by using your eGift Card instore and online at Currys.  

For help placing your order, please take a look at the FAQs here Help & Support | Purple Place.

If you can’t find what you are looking for, the helpdesk operates 24/7 on 0203 780 1891 or you can use the live chat function.