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TechRadar · October 29, 2026 · On the brief until November 12, 2026

Bank of America tells customers to stop sharing banking passwords with AI agents — agentic payments are becoming a major thorn in the side of banking

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THE AI ANGLE
Making automated purchases using customer banking credentials

Bank of America instructed customers to stop sharing banking credentials with AI agents. These automated purchases often trigger fraud flags and leave customers locked out of their accounts. Financial institutions and cybersecurity teams now face new regulatory risks and disputed charges caused by external bots.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE
A key tension is whether financial liability rests with the customer or the bank when an autonomous agent makes an unauthorized purchase.

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