How agents, digital wallets, and trust are rewriting checkout

To understand consumers’ changing checkout preferences and behaviors, we combined shopper survey data with an analysis of transactions processed on Stripe between 2023 and 2026—spanning 20,000 global businesses. See what the data revealed about friction, fraud, payment methods, and checkout performance.

How agents, digital wallets, and trust are rewriting checkout

8 minute read
12 pages

Checkout insights

How small checkout improvements can increase conversion and reduce fraud

This report highlights how checkout experiences impact shopper behavior and revenue. Learn about:

  • Optimizing your device experience for agentic and mobile commerce
  • Using local payment methods to drive global growth
  • Reducing friction to increase conversion
  • Preparing for AI-powered checkout and new fraud threats
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