Antom, a subsidiary of Ant International, promotes AI smart payment solutions to accelerate the commercial application of AI

Zhitongcaijing · 09/05 08:33

The Zhitong Finance App learned that Antom, a subsidiary of Ant International, has released an innovative AI smart payment solution. The solution uses Antom's pioneering payment intent authorization model and payment security management technology, which enables AI agents to more accurately identify users' payment intentions, and the entire transaction process can be traced and verified. Currently, Antom helps AI smart devices connect to various electronic payment methods such as credit cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers; at the same time, Antom will also launch the first batch of smart credit card transactions with Mastercard and Visa in the Asia-Pacific region, respectively.

In June 2025, Ant International released its artificial intelligence strategy, focusing on three core capabilities: trustworthy AI capabilities, financial services expertise, and full-stack AI commercialization platforms; helping financial institutions and enterprises integrate into the new AI business ecosystem.

Liu Zheng, general manager of Antom of Ant International, said that AI smart payments drive AI from a technical level to practical application and truly unleash practical value. This is a key capability. It will expand cross-field cooperation and jointly establish a standard framework to ensure a smooth payment experience for AI agents while building a strong security barrier.

According to information, Ant International has four major business segments: Antom, a merchant payment and digital service; Alipay+, a global wallet portal; Wanlihui, a global corporate account service; and Bettr, which provides corporate treasury management and credit technology services. Among them, Antom has connected more than 300 payment methods to enterprises, connected consumers in more than 200 markets, supported settlement in more than 100 currencies, and provided customized payment solutions that meet the characteristics of various industries.