OpenAI and Visa announced a partnership enabling AI agents to make online purchases after users authorize the transactions [1, 2]. The integration allows AI tools such as ChatGPT to perform payment tasks on behalf of users, including paying bills or buying goods [1, 2]. Visa’s global payment network is now embedded into OpenAI’s platform, so online retailers can accept purchases powered by AI agents [1].
Visa revealed the collaboration at the Visa Payment Forum held in San Francisco on June 10, 2026 [1, 2]. Jack Forestell, Visa’s chief product and strategy officer, said, "AI will transform commerce more profoundly than the Internet or mobile technology ever did" [1]. Visa plans to develop further enterprise applications for AI-driven payments alongside OpenAI [1].
The company has also worked with other AI firms like Anthropic PBC and Microsoft on related AI product development [1]. Meanwhile, competitors Mastercard and PayPal are exploring similar AI and payments integrations [1].
Visa expects 2026 to be a pivotal year for AI-assisted shopping, though it acknowledges that fully agent-driven commerce will take more time to mature [1]. The integration marks a key step in embedding AI agents into everyday financial transactions, aiming to streamline e-commerce and digital payments.
The collaboration builds on Visa’s launch of its payment network integration with OpenAI’s platform earlier this year, showcased at the June event [1, 2]. Further developments and enterprise rollout details are anticipated in the coming months [1].
