# Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group will form a strategic partnership with U.S. information technology giant Google.

*fintech · news · 2026-05-07 · The Japan Times *

## Key points

- Mitsubishi UFJ will partner with Google to enhance its retail financial services using AI.
- The alliance plans to launch an AI agent to assist with product searches and payments online.
- The AI agent will propose optimal payment methods and manage finances based on user spending records.
- A pilot program for the AI-powered service is scheduled to begin by March next year.

**Companies:** Google, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
**Countries:** Japan, United States

[Read the full story on The Japan Times ](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/07/companies/mufg-google-partnership/)

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