How AI is shaping merchant payments in 2026 w/Mastercard

Voice of MPE

Voice of MPE
How AI is shaping merchant payments in 2026 w/Mastercard
May 06, 2026
Merchant Payments Ecosystem

Consumer behavior is changing fast and AI is becoming part of the shopping journey sooner than many expected.

In this episode, we discuss how AI assistants may influence the way consumers discover, compare, and buy products, and what this means for merchants, PSPs, and the wider payments ecosystem.

💡 Topics include:

  • The rise of agentic commerce
  • How shopping behavior is evolving
  • The growing role of AI in consumer journeys
  • Why data matters
  • How merchants can stay relevant and increase their chances of being recommended in AI-driven experiences

A sharp conversation on where commerce is heading next. 

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