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New Zealand launches AI-powered payments via Mastercard, Westpac, and Maincode, using biometric authentication for secure, voice or text purchases.
Mastercard, in partnership with Westpac and others, has launched New Zealand’s first fully authenticated AI agent-led payments using its Agent Pay framework, enabling secure, voice or text-based purchases like cinema tickets and hotel stays through AI agents powered by Maincode’s Matilda.
The system uses biometric authentication via PassKey, requires user approval for each transaction, and ensures transparency and security, with plans for fully autonomous AI purchases in the future.
The initiative builds on global pilots and emphasizes fraud prevention, interoperability, and consumer trust, positioning New Zealand as a leader in AI-driven commerce innovation.
Nueva Zelanda lanza pagos impulsados por AI a través de Mastercard, Westpac y Maincode, utilizando autenticación biométrica para compras seguras, de voz o de texto.