Give agents the authority to transact
Enable agents to pay for services and execute financial workflows within the permissions your institution defines. Alta connects automated payments with real-time settlement and enforceable transaction controls.
Turn decisions into authorized transactions
Delegate payment authority
Authorize agents to initiate transactions on behalf of your institution within a defined scope.
Set spending boundaries
Control payment amounts, recipients, and assets, with required checks enforced when transactions execute.
Verify agent activity
Review transaction outcomes against your institution’s policies, with supporting evidence available for authorized oversight.
Enable agents to act across your operations
Agentic commerce
Enable agents to pay approved suppliers and purchase data, software, and other services needed to complete their tasks. Set permitted recipients, payment limits, and approval requirements so transactions stay within your institution's authority.
Treasury execution
Authorize agents to initiate funding transfers in response to payment needs. Apply transaction limits and approval requirements so automated actions remain within your institution’s controls.
From delegated authority to completed payment
- 01
Authorize
Define which transactions an agent can initiate, the funds it can access, and the approvals it requires.
- 02
Transact
The agent submits a payment as part of its workflow. Alta verifies the required authorization and policy checks.
- 03
Settle
Permitted payments settle in real time, with recorded outcomes available for review.
Questions
What is agentic commerce?
Agentic commerce enables software agents to make purchases, pay for services, and carry out financial transactions on behalf of a business or user. Alta provides the payment infrastructure for agents to act within the permissions and controls your institution defines.
How do we control what an agent can spend?
Your institution sets transaction requirements, including permitted amounts, recipients, and assets, and can change or revoke an agent’s authority at any time. Alta enforces the required checks during execution.
Who can agents pay?
Agents can pay recipients on Alta directly, or reach bank accounts and local payment networks worldwide through Alta’s payout partners. You decide which recipients are permitted.
Does every payment need human approval?
That depends on the authority and policies you define. Agents can execute permitted transactions automatically, while payments requiring additional approval must satisfy that requirement before settlement.
Can we review an agent’s transactions?
Yes. Recorded transaction outcomes can be reviewed alongside retained policy evidence. Share selected records with authorized reviewers while keeping sensitive information private.