American Express launches ACE developer kit and Agent Purchase Protection
- ACE kit: 5 services
American Express launches ACE developer kit and Agent Purchase Protection
American Express introduced its Agentic Commerce Experiences (ACE) Developer Kit and Amex Agent Purchase Protection for Card Member purchases made by registered AI agents. The kit offers five services, including agent registration, tokenized payment credentials and cart context, and the protection covers eligible charges caused by agent error.
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