Visa Unveils AI 'Intelligent Commerce' Suite for Asia-Pacific
The new protocol prepares for a 2026 pilot where AI agents will handle consumer payments autonomously.
Visa announced a major expansion of its infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region designed to support "agentic commerce"—transactions conducted autonomously by AI systems on behalf of users.
The payments giant introduced its Visa Intelligent Commerce framework, a suite of APIs and partner tools that will allow AI agents to access payment credentials and execute purchases. Visa stated it is preparing for pilot programs to begin in early 2026.
The 'Trusted Agent Protocol'
A core component of the announcement is the Trusted Agent Protocol. This set of guidelines and technical standards is designed to help merchants distinguish between legitimate AI shopping …
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