Stripe says AI agent purchases are adding up, but it won't share the numbers
- Who
- Stripe
- What
- reported growth in AI agent purchases using its Link payment service
- Quote
In September, the number of transactions grew 38-fold and payment volume grew 20-fold.
What happened
AI agent transactions through Stripe’s Link grew 38-fold in September, while payment volume grew 20-fold, Upstarts Media reports, but Stripe disclosed no absolute totals and growth began from a small base. Stripe executive Dan Hill says participating agents increased from about 70 at the time of analysis to around 200, with most spending about $100 per transaction. Link issues a separate 16-digit number instead of exposing users’ real credit card numbers and lets users set spending limits.
The story so far
AI agent purchases through Stripe’s Link payment service grew sharply in September, with transaction counts rising 38-fold and payment volume increasing 20-fold from a small base, according to Upstarts Media. Stripe executive Dan Hill said the number of participating agents rose from about 70 at the time of analysis to around 200, with most spending about $100 per transaction. Link gives agents a separate 16-digit number instead of exposing users’ real credit card numbers and lets users set spending limits.
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