Stripe updates Link, a digital wallet that autonomous AI agents can use, too

Stripe introduces AI-ready digital wallet capabilities

Stripe has rolled out new upgrades to Link, its digital wallet, making it suitable for the growing world of autonomous AI agents. At its recent annual conference, Stripe showcased how Link lets users not only connect various payment methods and track expenses, but now also enables AI agents to securely initiate transactions on their behalf.

Comprehensive Features for Users

Available on the web, iOS, and Android, Link allows users to connect a range of payment options, including credit cards, bank accounts, crypto wallets, and buy now/pay later services. The wallet helps organize billing and shipping details for faster checkouts, manages subscriptions, and even offers 90-day purchase protection with selected merchants.

AI Agent Integration and Security

The main highlight of the update is Link’s support for autonomous AI agents, such as those built on platforms like OpenClaw. Rather than exposing sensitive payment data, users can authorize their agents to submit spend requests through a secure OAuth process. Users must review and approve each transaction, adding a strong layer of control and security. In the future, Stripe plans to let users set spending limits and define approval requirements for their AI agents as well.

Advanced Controls with Virtual Cards and Tokens

Link is underpinned by Stripe’s new "Issuing for agents" technology, enabling the issuance of virtual cards to AI agents with real-time monitoring and spending controls. Programmatic access to Link means agents receive one-time-use cards, or developers can opt for Shared Payment Tokens backed by traditional payment sources. This ensures both security and flexibility in agent-powered commerce.

Benefits for Developers and Businesses

Developers creating autonomous agents or AI-driven assistants can now use Link as a ready-made digital wallet solution, removing the need to build custom payment storage from scratch. Support for additional payment types like stablecoins and agentic tokens is also on the way.

To explore more about Stripe’s Link for AI agents, visit the original article on TechCrunch.