Nuvei launches agent payment capabilities with Visa and unveils its merchant-focused agent payment strategy. Jul 03, 2026, 11:39 ET * First real-time agent purchase authorized with multiple issuers via Visa network * Nuvei Agentic meets merchant expectations: internal agent capabilities today, third-party agents when the market demands it MONTRÉAL, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Nuvei, the global fintech company building the infrastructure for all payments, everywhere, today proposed a proof of concept in real-world conditions in the field of agent commerce, in collaboration with Visa, Arvato Systems, and the fashion brand Kings and Priests. As part of this transaction, a merchant's AI agent initiated a product purchase on behalf of a customer and made the payment directly within the agent, without going through a separate payment process. Several issuers across Europe participated in agent payments settled on Visa rails using a tokenized Visa identifier within the Visa Intelligent Commerce solution. These payments were governed by limits set by buyers, including spending caps and authorized categories. This proof of concept moves agent commerce beyond simple discovery, integrating purchase, authorization, and payment within the owner agent itself. It also demonstrates the added value of Nuvei Agentic: a protocol-independent execution layer that any AI agent can use to make a payment. "Agent commerce represents the next step in the evolution of digital commerce: AI no longer just finds products, it also makes purchases," said Phil Fayer, chair and CEO of Nuvei. "This proof of concept is part of the unique experience for each merchant and highlights the future evolution of payments: a layer allowing any agent, regardless of the protocol used, to make a payment." This strategy meets merchant expectations. During Nuvei's Global Client Advisory Board meeting held this week, merchants identified internal agent capabilities as an immediate priority, with the same controls to be extended to public and third-party agents as the market evolves. With the proof of concept phase completed, Nuvei, Visa, and participating issuer partners are now working to deploy these capabilities at scale for production. Nuvei brings together an agent payment ecosystem This proof of concept brought together merchant technology solutions provider Arvato Systems, fashion brand Kings and Priests, and issuer partners across Europe, including Alpha Bank, Piraeus Bank, Bank Leumi, CAL, MAX, and Bank of Cyprus. "With Visa Agentic Ready, we are extending existing capabilities - including tokenization and network-level controls - to enable payments made by agents in a reliable and consistent manner," said Mathieu Altwegg, head of products and solutions at Visa Europe. "This proof of concept shows how these foundations can already enable new experiences today, with authentication continuing to evolve as the model scales." "This proof of concept demonstrates how the payment ecosystem can enable AI-driven purchases while maintaining trust, control, and transparency," said Carsten Bruning, vice president of digital commerce at Arvato Systems. "With Visa and Nuvei, we have validated interoperability throughout the process and demonstrated that the payment can be made directly within the agent rather than on the merchant's site." "For Kings and Priests, this was an opportunity to see concretely how agent commerce redefines the possibilities for online retail," said Ralph Hürlemann, founder of Kings and Priests. "An AI agent that makes a purchase on behalf of a consumer can revolutionize how customers search and shop online." Beyond the proof of concept: building the execution layer for agent commerce Agent commerce is expected to generate $1 trillion in global transaction volume by 2030 and $3 to $5 trillion by 2035 (McKinsey). As the payment experience now extends to the agent, this proof of concept marks an early step within Nuvei Agentic Payments and reinforces Nuvei's Every Payment, Everywhere strategy. This interface is based on two core elements. A protocol compatibility layer allows merchants, after a single integration, to accept payments according to the standards used by the agent - ACP, AP2, or MCP - routed over different networks. Nuvei plans to obtain certification for both Visa Intelligent Commerce and Mastercard Agent Pay. Know Your Agent enhances identity and governance by registering and certifying agents, validating consumer mandate, assessing agent reputation, and ensuring traceability of actions. Together, they offer merchants a single interface via Nuvei's existing platform and ISV integrations, without needing to redesign their payment experience. Nuvei plans an initial rollout in the second half of 2026, covering protocol compatibility, KYA registry and agent risk assessment, network certifications, and a developer sandbox - all on the PCI Level 1 certified infrastructure and risk and fraud management tools that Nuvei already operates at scale. "Agent commerce is a platform problem, not a feature," added Fayer. "Merchants need a single platform that allows them to access all agents, protocols, and networks, while guaranteeing them control. The hardest part is not the transaction itself, but having a verifiable mandate, managing real-world agent risk, and settling on any rail. We are building this into the infrastructure we already operate for thousands of merchants." About Nuvei Nuvei is the global fintech company building the infrastructure for every type of payment, everywhere. Its modular, flexible, and scalable technology allows large enterprises to accept next-generation payments, offer all payment options, and benefit from banking, risk, and fraud management services. By connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 53 markets, 150 currencies, and over 720 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights to enable its clients and partners to succeed locally and globally through a single integration. Public relations

Nuvei has completed a live proof of concept for agentic commerce with Visa, Arvato Systems and fashion brand Kings and Priests, enabling an AI agent to initiate and complete purchases without handoff to a separate payment flow. The transaction used tokenised Visa credentials within Visa Intelligent Commerce, with shopper-defined spending limits and category restrictions. The proof of concept establishes Nuvei Agentic, a protocol-agnostic execution layer allowing any AI agent to process payments. Multiple European issuers participated, including Alpha Bank, Piraeus Bank and Bank Leumi, with transactions settled on live Visa rails. Nuvei is developing a Protocol Compatibility Layer and Know Your Agent system, targeting initial availability in second half 2026. McKinsey projects agentic commerce will drive $1 trillion in global transaction volume by 2030.

Nuvei, the global fintech payments infrastructure provider, has appointed three senior executives to lead its next phase of growth. Samir Zabaneh joins as chief operating officer, David McLaughlin as chief financial officer, and Eli Rosner as chief product and technology officer. Zabaneh, formerly chairman and CEO of TouchBistro, brings over 30 years of payments and financial services experience. He will lead Nuvei's global operating model and regional general manager organisations whilst overseeing compliance, risk and underwriting functions. McLaughlin, previously CFO at Blackhawk Network, will focus on operational discipline and sustainable growth across Nuvei's finance organisation. Rosner, former chief product and technology officer at HealthEquity, will advance the platform and accelerate AI-driven innovation across product and engineering teams.