Ant International’s Antom, a leading merchant payment and digitization services provider, has unveiled a new agentic payment solution, introducing a first-of-its-kind secure APM (Alternative Payment Method) checkout experience. The innovation marks a major step forward in enabling AI agents to conduct transactions seamlessly and securely in real-world commerce. Antom is also among the first partners of both Mastercard and Visa to pilot card-based transaction capabilities for AI agents. This integration allows AI-driven systems to initiate and complete payments using traditional card networks, opening new possibilities for automated, intelligent commerce. In commercial applications, one of the most critical functions for AI agents is the ability to make payments flexibly, reliably, and securely on behalf of users. Antom’s new solution addresses this need by combining advanced AI with robust security protocols, ensuring trust and compliance across transactions. The agentic payment system is designed to support a wide range of use cases—from automated customer service bots handling purchases to AI assistants managing recurring subscriptions and inventory replenishment. By embedding payment functionality directly into AI workflows, Antom enables a frictionless experience for consumers while giving merchants greater control and visibility over automated transactions. The launch underscores Antom’s commitment to advancing AI-powered financial services in emerging markets, where digital payments are rapidly growing. With its deep integration into Ant International’s broader ecosystem, Antom is positioning itself at the forefront of the next generation of intelligent, agent-driven commerce. As AI continues to reshape how people interact with financial services, Antom’s innovation sets a new benchmark for secure, scalable, and user-centric payment solutions in an era of intelligent automation.