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Description
Google has introduced the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), a collaborative open protocol developed with over 60 diverse companies in payments, fintech, and technology, including Mastercard, PayPal, Adyen, Coinbase, and Etsy, aimed at facilitating secure transactions led by agents across various platforms. This new protocol builds upon previous open standards such as Agent2Agent (A2A) and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to ensure that when an AI agent processes a payment on behalf of a user, it adheres to three essential criteria: authorization, to confirm that the user has explicitly consented to the specific transaction; authenticity, to verify that the purchase intended by the agent aligns with the user's actual intent; and accountability, to maintain transparent audit trails and assign responsibility in the event of any errors or fraudulent activities. In order to uphold these standards, the protocol incorporates mandates, which are cryptographically signed digital contracts that are supported by verifiable credentials, ensuring a high level of security and trust in agent-led transactions. The implementation of AP2 represents a significant advancement in the realm of digital payments, aiming to enhance user confidence in automated financial interactions.
Description
The adaptable VCode® and VPlatform™ systems provide legitimate users with a way to verify their identities across numerous transactions and interactions. Presently, these technologies are employed to guard against fraud in various industries, including document verification, unattended parking payment systems, comprehensive supply chain management, and engaging charitable giving activities. VPlatform® serves as the smart infrastructure that underpins VCode®, where VCodes are produced, monitored, and analytics are generated. No other solution currently available in the global marketplace can address security, distribution, and consumer engagement issues through a single unified protocol. The sophisticated VPlatform® technology ensures robust security and enhances user experience by integrating multiple security protocols. The potent combination of data and artificial intelligence that drives VPlatform® empowers authentic users to reliably verify themselves or their products and services during a wide range of online transactions and interactions. Additionally, the ongoing advancements in this technology promise to further enhance its effectiveness and reliability in the future.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Adobe Commerce
Adyen
American Express Go
BVNK
Coinbase Cloud
Confluent
Deloitte Compliance Suite
EBANX
Etsy
Forter
Integrations
Adobe Commerce
Adyen
American Express Go
BVNK
Coinbase Cloud
Confluent
Deloitte Compliance Suite
EBANX
Etsy
Forter
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Founded
1998
Country
United States
Website
cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/announcing-agents-to-payments-ap2-protocol
Vendor Details
Company Name
VST Enterprises
Country
United Kingdom
Website
vstenterprises.com
Product Features
Product Features
Payment Processing
ACH Check Transactions
Bitcoin Compatible
Debit Card Support
Gift Card Management
Mobile Payments
Online Payments
POS Transactions
Receipt Printing
Recurring Billing
Signature Capture