Alchemy AI agents gain Visa network access

Alchemy's AgentCard service now allows AI agents to transact directly on the Visa network, integrating with Visa Intelligent Commerce. This enables AI agents, regardless of their underlying model provider like OpenAI or Anthropic, to make purchases and manage services without direct human intervention. AgentCard provides virtual identities and payment credentials for these agents, preserving existing credit lines and rewards. This development marks a significant step towards agentic commerce, where AI acts as an independent economic actor, streamlining online transactions and potentially reshaping consumer purchasing habits.