Google and PayPal Team Up on Agentic Commerce

PayPal announced on Wednesday a new multi-year partnership with Google, which will see the payments giant utilise Google’s AI technology to create new AI-powered shopping experiences. PayPal’s solutions, meanwhile, will be integrated across Google’s products, and PayPal will work with Google Cloud on hosting and improving its technology infrastructure.

The companies did not provide details on the specific types of agentic shopping experiences they will develop, but said Google would contribute its AI technology and expertise. At the same time, PayPal would leverage its global payment infrastructure, personalisation, and identity solutions.

In addition, both companies will join others in advocating for the adoption of Google’s new Agent Payments Protocol, announced on Tuesday. This open protocol is designed to enable purchases initiated by AI agents and has already been backed by over 60 merchants and financial institutions.

As part of the partnership, PayPal will be listed as a key payment provider for card payments in areas like Google Cloud, Google Ads, and Google Play. Other products being integrated by Google include PayPal’s branded checkout, Hyperwallet payouts service, and PayPal Payouts service.