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Description
Google has introduced the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), a collaborative open protocol developed with over 60 diverse companies in payments, fintech, and technology, including Mastercard, PayPal, Adyen, Coinbase, and Etsy, aimed at facilitating secure transactions led by agents across various platforms. This new protocol builds upon previous open standards such as Agent2Agent (A2A) and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to ensure that when an AI agent processes a payment on behalf of a user, it adheres to three essential criteria: authorization, to confirm that the user has explicitly consented to the specific transaction; authenticity, to verify that the purchase intended by the agent aligns with the user's actual intent; and accountability, to maintain transparent audit trails and assign responsibility in the event of any errors or fraudulent activities. In order to uphold these standards, the protocol incorporates mandates, which are cryptographically signed digital contracts that are supported by verifiable credentials, ensuring a high level of security and trust in agent-led transactions. The implementation of AP2 represents a significant advancement in the realm of digital payments, aiming to enhance user confidence in automated financial interactions.
Description
The adaptable VCode® and VPlatform™ systems provide legitimate users with a way to verify their identities across numerous transactions and interactions. Presently, these technologies are employed to guard against fraud in various industries, including document verification, unattended parking payment systems, comprehensive supply chain management, and engaging charitable giving activities. VPlatform® serves as the smart infrastructure that underpins VCode®, where VCodes are produced, monitored, and analytics are generated. No other solution currently available in the global marketplace can address security, distribution, and consumer engagement issues through a single unified protocol. The sophisticated VPlatform® technology ensures robust security and enhances user experience by integrating multiple security protocols. The potent combination of data and artificial intelligence that drives VPlatform® empowers authentic users to reliably verify themselves or their products and services during a wide range of online transactions and interactions. Additionally, the ongoing advancements in this technology promise to further enhance its effectiveness and reliability in the future.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
1Password
Yes
Accenture Billing & Payments Engine
Yes
Agent2Agent (A2A)
Yes
Airwallex
Yes
American Express Go
Yes
BHN Rewards
Yes
Coinbase Cloud
Yes
Confluent
Yes
Forter
Yes
Gr4vy
Yes
Integrations
1Password
No
Accenture Billing & Payments Engine
No
Agent2Agent (A2A)
No
Airwallex
No
American Express Go
No
BHN Rewards
No
Coinbase Cloud
No
Confluent
No
Forter
No
Gr4vy
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Founded
1998
Country
United States
Website
cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/announcing-agents-to-payments-ap2-protocol
Vendor Details
Company Name
VST Enterprises
Country
United Kingdom
Website
vstenterprises.com
Product Features
Product Features
Payment Processing
ACH Check Transactions
No
Bitcoin Compatible
No
Debit Card Support
No
Gift Card Management
No
Mobile Payments
No
Online Payments
No
POS Transactions
No
Receipt Printing
No
Recurring Billing
No
Signature Capture
No