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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
Visa Intelligent Commerce represents an AI-based commercial framework that allows intelligent agents to find, suggest, and finalize purchases securely on behalf of users within the Visa ecosystem. This system offers comprehensive functionalities that enhance tailored shopping experiences by incorporating secure payment features directly into AI-driven platforms. It also supplies specific payment tokens and management tools for agents, allowing authorized AI systems to conduct transactions safely in accordance with user-defined permissions and guidelines. Designed to expedite AI-driven commerce, it merges Visa's extensive payment capabilities with inherent safeguards against fraud, disputes, and unauthorized transactions, thus enabling merchants to provide smooth and reliable transactions. Furthermore, through a combination of integrated APIs and a secure infrastructure, developers are empowered to incorporate Visa payment information into AI applications, allowing for autonomous agents to explore, shop, and complete payments while ensuring clarity and transparency throughout the process. This innovation not only enhances the shopping experience but also builds trust between consumers and merchants in the digital marketplace.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Adobe Commerce
Yes
Adyen
Yes
American Express Go
Yes
BHN Rewards
Yes
Checkout.com
Yes
Coinbase
Yes
Coinbase Cloud
Yes
Deloitte Compliance Suite
Yes
EBANX
Yes
Etsy
Yes
Integrations
Adobe Commerce
No
Adyen
No
American Express Go
No
BHN Rewards
No
Checkout.com
No
Coinbase
No
Coinbase Cloud
No
Deloitte Compliance Suite
No
EBANX
No
Etsy
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
Yes
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
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
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
Visa
Founded
2012
Country
United States
Website
www.visa.com/en-us/products/intelligent-commerce