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Visa prepares payment systems for AI agent-initiated transactions

Visa tests AI-initiated payment systems in Europe.

Visa is advancing its payment systems to accommodate AI agents that can autonomously initiate transactions, moving beyond traditional models where human authorization is necessary. The 'Agentic Ready' program, currently being tested in Europe with partners like Commerzbank and DZ Bank, aims to create a framework for secure AI-driven purchases, necessitating new methods for verifying identity and intent in financial transactions.

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    Visa's 'Agentic Ready' program involves partnerships with Commerzbank and DZ Bank.

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    The initiative aims to allow AI agents to autonomously complete transactions based on user-defined rules.

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