PayPal announced that it will support Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol, an open standard designed to enable secure and interoperable AI-driven shopping experiences. As part of the initiative, PayPal will soon be available as a payment option within Google’s new checkout flows powered by the protocol, including AI environments such as Google Search and the Gemini app.

The move aims to support the rise of “agentic commerce,” where AI tools help consumers discover and purchase products across platforms. PayPal said its role will be to provide a trusted payment and protection layer for merchants and consumers, helping reduce fragmentation and enabling retailers to connect once and reach multiple AI-powered shopping environments at scale.

Source: PayPal press release, PRNewswire, January 11, 2026