Perplexity AI Partners with PayPal for In-Chat Shopping

Perplexity AI has partnered with PayPal to introduce in-chat shopping capabilities. This collaboration allows U.S. consumers to buy products, book travel, and secure concert tickets directly within Perplexity's chat interface, using PayPal or Venmo for payments. announced in a press release, PayPal will manage the entire transaction process, including payments, shipping, tracking, and invoicing.

The integration of PayPal's commerce solutions into Perplexity's platform marks a significant step in the evolution of agentic commerce, where AI-driven conversations facilitate seamless shopping experiences. This feature will be available starting this summer, expanding Perplexity's reach to PayPal's extensive network of over 430 million active accounts across approximately 200 markets.

This partnership comes as Perplexity is finalizing a $500 million funding round at a $14 billion valuation, positioning itself against competitors like OpenAI and Google in the generative AI market. The move highlights a broader industry trend towards leveraging AI agents for comprehensive online shopping experiences.