SpendFirewall glossary

Merchant allowlist: definition

A merchant allowlist is a list of approved merchants an AI agent is permitted to transact with. SpendFirewall enforces these per agent.

Merchant allowlist, explained

A merchant allowlist is a list of approved merchants an AI agent is permitted to transact with. SpendFirewall enforces these per agent. In the context of SpendFirewall (Spend firewall for AI agents), merchant allowlist is one of the core concepts spend firewall users need to understand.

Why merchant allowlist matters

Understanding merchant allowlist matters because it directly affects how you use SpendFirewall. Get the definition wrong and you will misconfigure your spend firewall. Get it right and the rest of the workflow follows.

Related terms

See the full SpendFirewall glossary for related concepts in the spend firewall space.

Frequently asked questions

What is merchant allowlist?

A merchant allowlist is a list of approved merchants an AI agent is permitted to transact with. SpendFirewall enforces these per agent.

How does SpendFirewall handle merchant allowlist?

SpendFirewall treats merchant allowlist as a first-class concept in its spend firewall workflow.

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