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What Is an Category-Based Spending Controls? — sipi.bot Glossary
Spending rules that limit or block transactions by category (e.g., 'max $200/month on AI APIs', 'block all advertising spend') rather than by specific merchant.
By the sipi.bot team · Published 2026-07-19
Definition
Category-based rules let you say 'agents can spend up to $500/month on infrastructure but $0 on marketing — no matter which vendor.' This is more maintainable than per-merchant rules as your agent's vendor list grows.
Why It Matters
Without proper category-based spending controls controls, autonomous agents can accumulate significant unexpected costs. sipi.bot automates category-based spending controls enforcement so you deploy agents with confidence.