Agent payment authorization binds a transaction to authority granted by a person or organization. It can specify the allowed merchant, amount, currency, time window, purpose and whether a person must confirm the final payment.
Strong authorization separates the agent's ability to recommend or prepare a purchase from permission to move funds. It should produce an auditable record and fail closed when identity, limits or consent cannot be verified.
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Frequently asked questions
What limits can be placed on an agent payment?
Limits can cover amount, merchant, product category, frequency, currency, expiration time and whether an identified person must approve the transaction.
Why separate purchase selection from payment authorization?
Separation lets an agent compare and prepare options without automatically gaining authority to transfer funds or accept binding terms.
