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PayPal has said that it will start testing some new, impending features for its service, some of which will make use of AI-powered personalisation. The company is launching “Smart Receipts,” a new cash-back programme dubbed “CashPass,” which includes individualised suggestions, improved guest and checkout experiences, Venmo upgrades for small businesses, and a new offers platform for merchants.

The business declared that users of its app will soon have access to hundreds of customised cash-back offers with the addition of a new “CashPass” function. All you have to do is click on any offer that catches your eye, shop at the brand, and use PayPal to complete the transaction. According to the company, CashPass organises consumers’ personalised offers based on their spending habits using artificial intelligence. Customers are advised to visit the app frequently as new offers will be displayed on a regular basis.

With a few partners, including Best Buy, eBay, Priceline, Ticketmaster, Uber, Walmart, and McDonald’s, PayPal intends to debut CashPass in March. The offers can be combined with other PayPal benefits, such cash back from the PayPal Cashback Mastercard, by users.

When consumers shop with PayPal, they will soon receive a receipt that will allow them to trace their order and see recommendations for possible future purchases from the business. This is made possible by PayPal’s new AI-powered “Smart Receipts” tool for both customers and brands. The receipts will make use of AI-powered recommendations derived from customer behaviour data and what PayPal can see on the internet.

Smart Receipts offer marketers the ability to enhance their chances of re-engaging directly with customers by providing a personalised suggestion and cash-back reward offer right on the receipt.

Additionally, the business is introducing a brand-new service called “Fastlane” that enables customers to quickly make purchases on merchant websites that leverage PayPal’s network with just one click during the guest checkout process. PayPal observes that the typical guest checkout process is cumbersome and necessitates updating the shipping address and credit card details. Soon, customers will be able to use Fastlane to save their information and check out with only one tap. They won’t have to update their personal data or provide a username or password.

Regarding the standard PayPal checkout process, the business claims to have expedited it in order to reduce latency and allow users to complete their purchases more quickly. Additionally, PayPal is immediately incorporating its Passkey support into the updated checkout process. Additionally, according to the firm, the checkout process would use AI to become “smarter and faster over time.”

Furthermore, PayPal declared that it will be rolling out improved Venmo business profiles to aid in the discovery of small businesses. In 2021, Venmo introduced company profiles as a simple means for companies to take payments. However, PayPal has announced the next iteration of business profiles because it recognises that it can be challenging for businesses to stand out and be seen on social media.

Consumer promotions, profile rankings, and subscribe buttons will all be available on the new profiles.

PayPal is developing a personalised advanced offers platform for merchants, enabling them to connect with customers based on what they have actually purchased online. PayPal claims that the platform would employ artificial intelligence (AI) to “organise and analyse data from nearly half a trillion dollars’ worth of merchant transactions globally.” Additionally, merchants will be able to personalise offers for clients using the platform. Consumers can choose not to have their data shared with merchants if they do not want it to be used to provide them with more relevant offers.