Visa Credentials Reach 5.2 Billion as Network Expands Into Agentic Commerce

Visa is preparing for a major shift in how customers buy goods and services by moving into 'agentic commerce.' This technology allows AI assistants to make purchases on behalf of a human. For retailers, this means the future of your checkout process might not involve a person clicking a button, but a software agent completing the transaction based on pre-set rules. Visa is currently working with nearly 50 AI partners to build the security and 'delegated authority' framework to make this possible. For your business, this trend signals a need to ensure your payment systems are compatible with digital wallets and automated authorization tools. Visa’s growth to 5.2 billion credentials also highlights the continued dominance of digital-first payments over traditional physical cards. The company is also seeing significant growth in 'new flows,' such as Visa Direct, which helps speed up how businesses pay out funds or handle refunds. As consumer behavior shifts toward automated decision-making, staying integrated with major networks like Visa ensures you won't lose out on sales triggered by AI shopping assistants.

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