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2 days ago

Airbnb Expands Global Checkout with "Pay as a Local," Scaling to 220 Markets in 14 Months

Across more than 220 global markets, Airbnb primarily relies on card-based payments for bookings. To reduce checkout friction, improve accessibility, and increase adoption in international markets, Airbnb introduced trusted, locally preferred payment methods(LPM) as part of its "Pay as a Local" initiative. The effort enables guests to choose payment options that align with regional preferences while allowing engineering teams to scale support for new methods more efficiently.
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2 weeks ago

Google and Retail Leaders Launch Universal Commerce Protocol to Power NextGeneration AI Shopping

Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) is an open standard enabling AI shopping agents to discover, transact, and manage post-purchase workflows while preserving customer relationships and payment flexibility.
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