Stripe Launches Link Digital Wallet for Autonomous AI Agents
Stripe has introduced Link, a digital wallet designed for both human users and autonomous AI agents. Announced at its annual conference, Link allows users to connect payment methods, track spending, and manage subscriptions across web, iOS, and Android. Its key innovation is enabling AI agents—such as OpenClaw—to make purchases on behalf of users without exposing payment credentials. Agents gain access via OAuth, create spend requests, and await user approval through notifications. Stripe plans future support for agentic tokens, stablecoins, and customizable spending limits. The wallet is built on Stripe's Issuing for agents, offering virtual cards with real-time authorization and controls. Developers can integrate Link instead of building custom wallets. The launch addresses growing interest in autonomous AI agents, highlighted by Apple selling out of Mac Minis used for running such agents.
Key facts
- Stripe introduced Link at its annual conference.
- Link is a digital wallet for humans and autonomous AI agents.
- Available on web, iOS, and Android.
- Supports cards, banks, crypto wallets, and buy now/pay later.
- AI agents can spend on behalf of users via OAuth and spend requests.
- Users approve transactions via notifications before credentials are shared.
- Built on Stripe's Issuing for agents with virtual cards and real-time controls.
- Stripe plans to add agentic tokens, stablecoins, and spending limits in the future.
Entities
Institutions
- Stripe
- Apple
- OpenClaw