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Stripe Link data shows agentic transactions increased by 38x and volume of payments by 20x in September, with retail leading in both, and a ~$100 average spend (Alex Konrad/Upstarts Media)

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Stripe data reveals a significant uptick in agency transactions and payment volumes in September, with retail leading the charge in both categories. The average spend per transaction across all agencies increased by 38x, and the total volume of payments rose by 20x. Retail remains the top sector in terms of transactions and payments, with an average spend of approximately $100.

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  • Stripe data reveals a significant uptick in agency transactions and payment volumes in Se…: Stripe data reveals a significant uptick in agency transactions and payment volumes in September, with retail leading the charge in both categories.
  • The average spend per transaction across all agencies increased by 38x, and the total vol…: The average spend per transaction across all agencies increased by 38x, and the total volume of payments rose by 20x.
  • Retail remains the top sector in terms of transactions and payments, with an average spen…: Retail remains the top sector in terms of transactions and payments, with an average spend of approximately $100.

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