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Mastercard Says Consumer Choice at the Center of Agent Pay

September 17, 2026
agentic commerce
Agentic Commerce Needs eCommerce-Level Trust to Scale, Mastercard-PYMNTS Panelists Say
Artificial Intelligence // September 15, 2026

Agentic commerce needs to build trust among both consumers and merchants to scale, Mastercard said in a Tuesday (Sept. 15) press release highlighting some takeaways from a recent executive roundtable convened by Mastercard and PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

AI Makes the Holiday Shopping List but Who Gets the Sale?
Artificial Intelligence // September 15, 2026

AI can find the sweater, compare prices and read hundreds of reviews before a shopper finishes a cup of coffee. Getting that sweater through checkout is where the trip gets complicated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Mastercard’s Sherri Haymond on Letting AI Shop While Consumers Stay in Charge
Artificial Intelligence // September 14, 2026

Watch more: The Agentic Experience With Mastercard’s Sherri Haymond Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

Visa and Mastercard Team With Ant on Know Your Agent Framework
Cybersecurity // September 10, 2026

Ant International is working with Visa and Mastercard to develop a know your agent (KYA) interoperability framework, according to a Wednesday (Sept. 9) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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AI Makes the Holiday Shopping List but Who Gets the Sale?

September 15, 2026
AI can find the sweater, compare prices and read hundreds of reviews before a shopper finishes a cup of coffee. Getting that sweater through checkout is where the trip gets complicated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

45% of SMBs Want to Reduce Cash Use

September 10, 2026
Small businesses that rely heavily on cash could offer banks a receptive audience for business credit cards, provided those cards solve everyday problems with costs and cash flow. Get the...

63% of SMBs Turn to Cards for Payment Protection

August 06, 2026
Small businesses don’t appear to need more payment options as much as they need better control over when money leaves the business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Card Networks Push Beyond Payments to Lock In Growth

August 03, 2026
Revenue growth remained healthy across the payments industry this quarter, but earnings calls and P&L statements also shed light on what makes a payment network stronger over time. Get the...

Quick Reads
Agentic Commerce Needs eCommerce-Level Trust to Scale, Mastercard-PYMNTS Panelists Say

September 15, 2026
Agentic commerce needs to build trust among both consumers and merchants to scale, Mastercard said in a Tuesday (Sept. 15) press release highlighting some takeaways from a recent executive roundtable convened by Mastercard and PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Visa and Mastercard Team With Ant on Know Your Agent Framework

September 10, 2026
Ant International is working with Visa and Mastercard to develop a know your agent (KYA) interoperability framework, according to a Wednesday (Sept. 9) press release. Get the Full Story Complete...

Mastercard Sees Digital Wallet Users Exceeding 6 Billion by 2030

September 10, 2026
By 2030, more than 6 billion people could be using digital wallets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Mastercard Launches Agent Connect to Help Merchants Scale AI Shopping

September 09, 2026
Mastercard is expanding one agentic AI offering for merchants while introducing another. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...