New Delhi: Google and PayPal have signed a multi-year strategic partnership that will see PayPal’s payment solutions integrated across Google’s platforms, while Google’s artificial intelligence tools will be deployed to strengthen security and user experiences.
Under the agreement, PayPal will serve as a key payment provider for services such as Google Cloud and Google Play, handling card transactions and offering checkout, Hyperwallet and payout services. At the same time, Google’s AI capabilities will be used to enhance PayPal’s digital payment infrastructure, focusing on fraud prevention, automation, and service efficiency.
The partnership signals a shift in how major technology and payments companies are embedding generative AI into core operations. Industry executives said the collaboration aims to accelerate the use of AI in financial services, where security and seamless processing remain critical. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, noted that PayPal’s services would be more deeply integrated into Google products, while PayPal CTO Srini Venkatesan described the deal as a step toward building more “intelligent” user experiences.
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian also positioned the collaboration as an example of AI’s potential across industries, highlighting financial services as a sector where AI adoption is gaining pace. Analysts suggest such alliances could reshape how payments, risk management, and customer-facing tools evolve in the coming years, particularly as generative AI becomes part of enterprise infrastructure.
The move follows PayPal’s recent tie-up with AI startup Perplexity, where it offered early access to Perplexity’s Comet browser through a 12-month Pro subscription trial. With its latest agreement, PayPal extends its AI-driven partnerships while deepening ties with one of the largest global technology platforms.
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