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April 2, 2026
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Visa Defines the Next Era of Commerce: When AI Becomes the Customer
Visa
"A majority of business leaders are preparing for a world where artificial intelligence doesn’t just assist commerce, it participates in it. New research from Visa underscores how quickly that shift is gaining momentum. The Visa Business-to-AI (B2AI) Report, conducted in conjunction with Morning Consult, highlights how AI is already influencing demand. Nearly 40% of Americans have made a purchase they normally would not have considered as a result of using an AI agent or tool. This is an early indication that intelligent systems are beginning to shape how people discover and decide what to buy."
April 1, 2026
On the web
Visa: Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report
Visa
"As digital payments become increasingly prevalent in daily life, remittances have similarly evolved. Traditional remittance methods such as checks, money orders, and cash are becoming less favored and seen as less secure than digital remittance methods. Visa’s Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report survey of nearly 44,000 remittance senders and receivers across 20 countries, looks at some of the progress, and challenges, that exist today. This is part of a series of annual reports tracking remittance trends around the world."
March 31, 2026
On the web
Stablecoins: Reimagining Money Movement for a Digital Economy
Visa
"According to the Visa Onchain Analytics Dashboard, the data suggests an increase in retail-sized stablecoin transfers and purchases (transactions below $250), occurring at a frequency similar to everyday consumer spending.¹ Retail‑sized volumes for stablecoins USDC, USDT and PYUSD* climbed from about $0.5 billion in 2019 to $69.8 billion in 2025, roughly matching the size of the Uganda economy. However, this still represents a small portion of global payments; for instance, stablecoins account for around 0.1 percent of U.S. cashless payments. Over the same period, retail‑sized transaction counts jumped from around 4.7 million to about 1.3 billion. In 2025, retail-sized volume makes up only about 0.6 percent of total adjusted stablecoin volume, but retail-sized transactions account for 57 percent of total transaction count."
March 26, 2026
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Visa Launches Enhanced Subscription Manager, Giving Consumers Greater Control Over Recurring Payments
Visa
"Visa unveiled an Enhanced Subscription Manager solution, a new value‑added service within its Digital Issuer Solutions business. Visa is collaborating with Pinwheel , a leading provider of in‑app bill management capabilities. Enhanced Subscription Manager helps issuers respond to consumer demand by offering a consolidated, easy-to-integrate solution that elevates the user experience. Issuers can give cardholders greater subscription visibility, easy payment switching methods and cancellation capabilities, all without leaving their banking app."
March 25, 2026
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Visa to Bring Privacy-Preserving Payments to Canton Network
Visa
"Visa announced it will join the Canton Network as the first major global payments company to serve as a Super Validator, to help extend privacy‑preserving blockchain infrastructure to banks and financial institutions around the world. Visa will be one of 40 Super Validators on Canton. That move goes straight to a core challenge for financial institutions: the same transparency that gives blockchains their appeal can clash with privacy expectations financial institutions operate under. Canton Network, a blockchain built for regulated finance, has privacy built in from the beginning, so organizations can use shared infrastructure without exposing sensitive information."
March 19, 2026
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Visa Launches Visa Intelligent Authorisation to Modernise Payment Processing in Europe
Visa
"Visa announced the launch of Visa Intelligent Authorisation (VIA) in Europe. This new capability on the Visa Acceptance Platform enables acquirers (banks and other financial institutions that process payments for merchants) to modernise their payment processing while strengthening operational resilience through a single API connection, helping eliminate the need for expensive, time‑consuming infrastructure rebuilds. In Europe, Visa is partnering with an initial group of acquirers including Comercia Global Payments, Elavon, Fiserv, UNICRE and Worldline to unlock VIA’s capabilities."
On the web
Ingenico and Visa Collaborate to Accelerate Unified Commerce Solutions Across Industries
Ingenico
"Ingenico has collaborated with Visa, a global leader in payments, to enhance and expand value with current and future clients. The solution combines Ingenico's Android-based AXIUM smart POS terminals with the Visa Acceptance Platform, including gateway and risk management services. By using Visa's extensive experience in e-commerce, this collaboration can grow Ingenico’s innovative payment options, seamless online transactions, and ability to deliver scalable omnichannel solutions designed to meet clients' diverse needs."
March 18, 2026
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Visa’s Jack Forestell Calls the Agentic Web the Biggest Payments Opportunity in Two Decades
Crypto News
"Visa’s Chief Product and Strategy Officer just said the quiet part loud. Jack Forestell told attendees at the Wolfe Research FinTech Forum last week that “the agentic web is the biggest opportunity that I’ve seen in my 20-plus years in payment technology.” That’s not a throwaway line from a mid-level product manager. It’s the strategic thesis of a $592 billion company that processes roughly $16.7 trillion in payment volume annually. When Visa says something is the next big thing, the payments industry tends to pay attention — or scramble to catch up."
March 16, 2026
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Visa and Fiserv Expand Partnership to Strengthen Payment Acceptance Across Europe
Visa
"Visa and Fiserv today announced an expansion of their long-standing partnership to deliver the Visa Acceptance Platform within Fiserv’s merchant acquiring and processing solutions across Europe. The collaboration introduces a unified, API driven acceptance layer designed to simplify integration for acquirers while helping merchants improve authorisation rates, reduce fraud and deliver seamless customer experiences. The expanded partnership builds on years of joint innovation across payments, acceptance and AI enabled services."
March 9, 2026
On the web
Visa Intelligent Authorization Modernises Payment Processing for Banks and Financial Institutions, Unlocking ‘Era of Innovation’
Visa
"Visa announced the launch of Visa Intelligent Authorization, a new capability on the Visa Acceptance Platform that enables acquirers (banks and other financial institutions that process payments for merchants) to modernise their payment processing through a single API connection. Visa Intelligent Authorization helps address these challenges by providing a modern authorisation capability that can process transactions across major card networks through a single integration. The solution delivers 99.999% uptime1 and achieves an average approval rate of 96.3% globally, both industry‑leading benchmarks. It can be used as an acquirer’s main processor or as a complement to extend their capabilities."
February 27, 2026
On the web
Visa Completes Acquisition of Prisma and Newpay
Visa
"Visa announced it has completed its acquisition of Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.U. and Newpay S.A.U. in Argentina. This transaction strengthens Visa's commitment to advancing payment innovation and modernizing financial infrastructure across the country. Prisma provides credit, debit and prepaid card issuer processing. Newpay is a multi-network infrastructure provider that operates real-time payments services, the Banelco ATM network and the bill payment platform PagoMisCuentas."
On the wires
74% of Asia Pacific Consumers Already Use AI to Shop, But Trust and Transparency Hold the Key to Checkout: Visa Survey
PR Newswire
"Visa released new survey findings on the state of digital commerce in Asia Pacific, revealing that while consumers are increasingly using AI to shop, concerns over security and transparency are creating hesitation at the crucial moment of checkout. With Asia Pacific's rapid shift towards digital commerce and mobile-first shopping, the research shows that consumers are drawing a clear line between using AI to help them browse and trusting the same technology to handle their money and personal data."
February 19, 2026
On the web
Visa to Acquire Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay in Argentina
Visa
"Visa announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.U. and Newpay S.A.U. in Argentina from Advent International. Prisma provides credit, debit and prepaid card issuer processing. Newpay is a multi-network infrastructure provider that operates real-time payments services, the Banelco ATM network and the bill payment platform PagoMisCuentas."
Visa’s Olympics Monopoly Highlights Europe’s Payment Headache
CNBC
"Anyone trying to buy a souvenir at the official Olympic stores at the Milano Cortina Games will have been exposed to an issue troubling Europe's policymakers: the dominance of foreign payment providers and the fading role of cash. Under a sponsorship deal with the International Olympic Committee dating back to 1986 and extended to 2032, Visa is the sole card provider at the Games, with signs reading "Card payment? We accept only Visa" and staff offering prepaid cards on the spot."
February 18, 2026
On the web
DBS Bank Trials Visa’s Agentic Commerce Tools in Asia Pacific First
National Technology
"DBS Bank has trialled Visa's agentic commerce suite in an Asia Pacific first. Visa Intelligent Commerce (VIC) includes integrated APIs, a partner programme, and utilises the payment giant's infrastructure to facilitate the AI-driven transactions. The two companies are now planning to explore a wider range of agentic commerce transactions, such as online shopping and travel bookings and more."
February 17, 2026
On the web
Stablecoin Issuer Quantoz Payments Becomes Visa Principal Member
Cryptopolitan
"Quantoz, a European stablecoin issuer, partnered with VISA to offer white-label card solutions to third parties. Quantoz is a certified stablecoin issuer for the Euro area, offering USD and Euro-backed tokens. Quantoz Payments will receive the status of a BIN-sponsor for VISA card issuance. The platform is now a direct VISA principal member and will be able to issue cards on behalf of third-party fintechs and platforms."
February 16, 2026
On the web
Visa’s Olympics Monopoly Highlights Europe’s Payment Headache
CNBC
"Anyone trying to buy a souvenir at the official Olympic stores at the Milano Cortina Games will have been exposed to an issue troubling Europe’s policymakers: the dominance of foreign payment providers and the fading role of cash. Under a sponsorship deal with the International Olympic Committee extended to 2032, Visa is the sole card provider at the Games, with signs reading “Card payment? We accept only Visa” and staff offering prepaid cards on the spot. By the next Winter Games in France in 2030, people could have another option if the European Central Bank meets its goal of launching a digital euro in 2029."
February 12, 2026
On the web
74% of Asia Pacific Consumers Already Use AI to Shop, But Trust and Transparency Hold the Key to Checkout: Visa Survey
Visa
"Visa released new survey findings on the state of digital commerce in Asia Pacific, revealing that while consumers are increasingly using AI to shop, concerns over security and transparency are creating hesitation at the crucial moment of checkout. With Asia Pacific’s rapid shift towards digital commerce and mobile-first shopping, the research shows that consumers are drawing a clear line between using AI to help them browse and trusting the same technology to handle their money and personal data. Demonstrating clearly how AI is used to spark discovery and securely handle payments is critical for consumers to feel confident using the technology to shop and pay."
February 5, 2026
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Visa Introduces Visa & Main, A New Platform to Accelerate Small Business Growth Across the U.S.
Visa
"Visa announced the launch of Visa & Main, a new platform designed to give small business owners across the United States better access to the resources they need to succeed. Built in direct response to pressing challenges entrepreneurs face—access to capital, reaching customers and adopting modern business tools—the platform brings together capabilities across Visa’s network to help small businesses succeed."
February 3, 2026
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Visa Direct and UnionPay International Will Extend Global Money Movement Network to Billions of Cards in Chinese Mainland
Visa
"Visa and UnionPay International announced an agreement to enable cross-border money movement into Chinese Mainland through Visa Direct. Once fully rolled out, clients will be able to send cross-border remittances to more than 95 percent of UnionPay International debit cardholders through a single connection. By connecting Visa Direct’s money movement network to UPI’s MoneyExpress platform, Visa will provide the ability to send money into Chinese Mainland, one of the world’s largest remittance destinations."
February 2, 2026
On the web
The Rise of Agentic AI: Empowering Canadian Consumers for the Next Era of Digital Assistance
Visa
"Agentic AI is poised to transform the way Canadians live, shop and manage their finances, yet most remain unaware of its potential. While nearly seven in 10¹ Canadians recognize generative AI tools like ChatGPT, only 27 percent are familiar with agentic AI: Intelligent systems that don’t just answer questions, but act on behalf of users to complete tasks, make purchases and manage complex decisions. This striking awareness gap is more than a statistic; it’s a call to action for businesses and policymakers."
Visa Confirms Shift to Ethereum for Stablecoin Settlements in Major Blockchain Push
TechStory
"In a bold move that bridges traditional banks and the decentralized web, Visa has made an announcement regarding its intention to further use the Ethereum network to facilitate the settlement of stablecoins. The payments giant, which processes trillions of dollars annually, is now actively utilizing the world’s most active smart contract blockchain to settle fiat-denominated obligations, signaling that public blockchains have finally graduated from “experimental” to “essential” infrastructure for global finance."
January 28, 2026
On the web
Visa Spending Study Shows How Americans Will Use AI to Plan, Book and Spend on Winter Sports
VIsa
"Visa released new U.S. insights from its multi-market Winter Sports Study, revealing a strong resurgence in winter travel interest ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics - and marking the first Winter Games where Gen AI is widely used by consumers for research and planning. The research shows that as interest in winter sports surges and domestic travel remains strong, AI is rapidly moving into the mainstream of how people discover destinations, plan trips and shop for winter experiences."
January 16, 2026
On the web
Mobile Payments on the Rise, Cash Continues to Decrease [UAE]
Visa Middle East
"Across the UAE, payment habits continue to rapidly evolve, with more consumers embracing faster, more secure digital experiences. Visa’s third edition of its ‘Where Cash Hides’ report¹ shows 68% of UAE consumers are largely non-cash users, making most of their payments with payments cards or mobile devices. This is an increase of 7% compared with last year, highlighting a clear move away from relying on cash."
On the wires
Visa Supports Chinese Cardholders to Add Cards to Apple Pay for a More Convenient and Secure Payment Experience
PR Newswire
"Visa announced its support for Chinese Visa cardholders to pay with Apple Pay. Together with Apple, Visa will enable Chinese cardholders to add Visa cards from participating banks to Apple Pay and make payments at overseas Visa-accepting merchants, in-store, in-app and online. Today, 79 percent of in-person transactions globally are made contactlessly with NFC."
January 14, 2026
On the web
Visa Partners With BVNK to Enable Stablecoin Payouts on Visa Direct
Decrypt
"Payments giant Visa has partnered with London-based stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK to enable stablecoin-funded payouts across Visa Direct, expanding the network’s payment options beyond traditional fiat rails. Under the partnership, BVNK will power stablecoin payments for Visa Direct, Visa’s $1.7 trillion money-movement platform."
Visa 2026 Global Economic Outlook: AI Adoption and Shifting Trade Patterns Drive Economic Transformation Beneath Steady Growth
Visa
"Visa forecasts structural economic transformation driven by AI adoption, supply chain rewiring and accelerating business investment that supports stable 2.7% global growth. Global GDP projected to grow 2.7% in 2026, with surface stability masking fundamental shifts in trade, technology and demographics; Rise in business investment gains should offset softening consumption; Small businesses outpace consumers in AI adoption, with AI-integrating firms showing significantly higher transaction growth"
January 9, 2026
On the web
Visa’s New Stablecoin Payout Pilot
The European Business Review
"Visa’s recent announcement of a new pilot program marks a significant step in the crypto world, where businesses will be able to make USD-backed stablecoin payouts directly to vendors’ wallets. This pilot, in simple terms, enables companies to make payments in traditional fiat currencies, while recipients can choose to receive their payments in a US dollar-pegged stablecoin, such as USDC."
January 8, 2026
On the web
Visa Launches Card-Based Trade Payment Platform
VIR
"Visa announced a partnership with VPBank, Shinhan Bank Vietnam, and MB to launch the Global Trade Payment Platform (GTPP), described as the market’s first global card-based solution for trade payments, enabling Vietnamese importers to pay South Korean suppliers using Visa Commercial Cards."
December 19, 2025
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Visa and Mastercard to Pay $167.5m to Settle Lawsuit Over ATM Fees
The Guaradian
"Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay a combined $167.5m to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing them of conspiring to keep ATM access fees artificially high. The proposed settlement was filed on Thursday in the federal district court in Washington and requires a judge’s approval. The accord would pay potentially millions of ATM users who were charged an unreimbursed access fee to withdraw cash from independent, non-bank ATMs. Visa would contribute about $88.8m and Mastercard about $78.7m to a settlement fund. The money would be distributed to eligible customers with qualifying ATM transactions made since October 2007."