Visa Unveils Future of AI Commerce at Global Drop

Key Highlights:

  • Launch of Visa Intelligent Commerce to power AI agent transactions globally

  • Strategic alliances with OpenAI, Microsoft, Stripe, Samsung, and more

  • Expanded Flex Credential to support more flexible payment options

  • New stablecoin card APIs developed in partnership with Stripe's Bridge

  • Visa Accept and Visa Pay debut to enhance global payment access

Source: Business Wire

Notable Quotes:

“We are taking the power of our network and our decades-long expertise to bring new products and solutions that will transform commerce and bring trust and security to AI-enabled payments. For any AI commerce use case to take hold, the payment is a critical enabler of success. If there is no payment, there is no commerce.”

Ryan McInerney, CEO at Visa

“This will be a transformative change, bringing more magic and convenience to the consumer experience and creating a new world that will forever change how we shop and buy.”

Jack Forestell, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Visa

Why This Matters:

Visa’s Global Product Drop marks a pivotal shift toward AI-powered digital commerce, signaling the company’s intention to lead the next evolution of payment technology. With Visa Intelligent Commerce, the company is laying the foundation for AI agents to independently manage consumer purchases, ushering in a frictionless, personalized, and globally scalable commerce ecosystem. The expansion of stablecoin capabilities and Flex Credential functionality, alongside strategic partnerships with major AI and tech players, positions Visa to redefine how consumers and businesses interact in the digital economy. This announcement reflects a broader industry movement toward autonomous, AI-enabled transactions and seamless global payment connectivity.