# Mastercard adds trust and intelligence services to Agent Pay

> Mastercard expands its Agent Pay program with new tools that give banks and merchants more context for AI‑driven transactions.

Oossa · 2026-09-30 · https://oossa.com/en/mastercard-adds-trust-and-intelligence-services-to-agent-pay

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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.

## The facts

- Mastercard announced the expansion on Sep 30, 2026
- The new services bundle identity, intent, behavioral and fraud insights

## Why it matters

Better context for AI‑driven payments can make online shopping smoother and safer for consumers and merchants.

## Sources & references

1. [Mastercard Advances Agentic Commerce With New Trust and Intelligence Services](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260930853955/en/Mastercard-Advances-Agentic-Commerce-With-New-Trust-and-Intelligence-Services/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-WsGkFyUNMTSNrPsg57HLEqqcp-o_pnudlUwsb5apQ1S4gUE65BTfjH3-pSuqdv0gW3cb3F4oTIgUqCPafFkgu5AneicJQDNboWvodvG82E0) – Business Wire, 2026-09-30

Last updated: 2026-09-30