Mastercard said it is adding a set of trust and intelligence services to its Agent Pay program. The tools combine identity, intent, behavior and fraud data to give banks and merchants a clearer view of AI‑initiated purchases. The goal is to help them approve transactions more accurately, reduce friction for shoppers and cut fraud risk. The announcement came on September 30, 2026.
Why it matters
Better context for AI‑driven payments can make online shopping smoother and safer for consumers and merchants.
