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October 24, 2024
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Criminals Reverting to Old-School Tactics with New Twists, Visa’s State of Scams Report Shows
Visa
"Ahead of Money20/20 US, Visa, published the State of Scams: Fall 2024 Biannual Threats Report. The latest edition of the report brings to light several emerging threats and scams targeting banks and consumers, including a surprising resurgence of small-scale physical crime."
On the web
Worldline Partners With Visa Acceptance Solutions to Deliver Data-Driven Fraud Management Solution
Worldline
"Worldline has announced plans to collaborate with Visa Acceptance Solutions, to launch an optimized fraud management solution. The relationship leverages both companies’ extensive transactional data and expertise, augmenting Worldline’s payment services with Cybersource Decision Manager solution to provide businesses with fraud detection across industries."
October 21, 2024
On the web
Visa Wanted a Vast Empire. First, It Had to Beat Back Its Foes.
WSJ
"Visa is winning the decadeslong battle for control over how U.S. consumers pay for everything. It got here in part by paying for competition to go away and by using fees as weapons to make partners bend to its wishes. [Subscription Required]"
October 17, 2024
On the web
Mastercard, Visa Warning Over RBA Push to Change Card Fees: ‘No Such Thing as a Free Lunch'
Yahoo Finance
"Mastercard and Visa have warned of the "unintended consequences" if the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) makes changes to card fees. The RBA is conducting a large-scale investigation into the card system, how they affect people across the country, and whether they're still fit for purpose more than 20 years after they were introduced."
October 16, 2024
On the web
Visa and Analytic Partners Announce Multi-Year Deal to Transform Commercial Analytics for Merchants and Brands
Visa
"Visa announced that it has entered into a new strategic partnership with Analytic Partners, a global analytics solution provider. Together, Visa and Analytic Partners plan to address commercial challenges faced by merchants and brands, including improving the return on advertising investments, with value-enhancing AI-driven data analytics."
October 14, 2024
On the web
Visa Report Reveals UAE Growing Adoption of Digital Methods for Sending Remittances Globally
Visa Middle East
"As remittances remain a lifeline for millions of expatriates in the UAE and their families, Visa’s annual “Money Travels: 2024 Digital Remittances Adoption” research report found that UAE remittance senders are primarily motivated by the need to provide regular support to their families abroad and address unexpected emergencies."
October 9, 2024
On the web
Promoting Pay by Bank across London with Tink and Splitwise
Open Banking Expo
"Tink, A Visa Solution, recently ran an out-of-home campaign with its partner Splitwise, showcasing how the bill-sharing app has introduced Pay by Bank payments, so that users can pay friends and family more easily."
October 4, 2024
On the web
Visa Introduces the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform
Visa
"Visa is helping to bridge existing fiat currencies with blockchains through the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform ( VTAP), a new product designed to help financial institutions issue and manage fiat-backed tokens on blockchain networks."
October 3, 2024
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Visa Announces Pilot Launch of Visa Commercial Solutions Hub to Unify Its Commercial Payments Ecosystem
Business Wire
Visa announced a new commercial payments ecosystem, the Visa Commercial Solutions Hub. This strategic initiative will provide financial institutions and businesses efficient access to a wide range of commercial payment solutions, complementary capabilities and integrations into a range of fintech services.
On the web
CARD91 Partners with Visa to Empower Issuers with Enhanced Forex Card Platform
prnewswire
"CARD91 has collaborated with Visa to enhance the Forex Cards issuance experience for both cardholders and issuers. Leveraging CARD91's technology solutions, this program management deal will enable regulated entities to seamlessly issue Forex Cards on the Visa network and provide better transaction visibility for stakeholders."
October 2, 2024
On the web
Cardlay Announces Collaboration With Visa to Help Revolutionise Spend Management Solutions
Cardlay
"Cardlay, a Danish fintech company, and Visa announced a collaboration aimed at setting new standards for fast and efficient spend management for commercial cards issuers and their clients."
September 26, 2024
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Visa Agrees to Buy Ai-Focused Enterprise Tech Firm Featurespace
Reuters
"Visa has agreed to buy AI-focused Featurespace, which develops enterprise technology preventing fraud and financial crime, for an undisclosed amount. Top tech companies are racing to build artificial intelligence into their products and services, leading to surging demand for AI chips, services and machine learning technology."
September 24, 2024
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US Justice Department Accuses Visa of Illegal Monopoly That Adds to the Price of ‘Nearly Everything’
CNN
"The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing Visa of illegally monopolizing the debit card market. For more than a decade, the department alleges, Visa has abused its dominant position in the debit card market to force businesses to use Visa’s network instead of competitors’, and to stop new alternatives from entering the market."
September 13, 2024
On the web
Safaricom Receives Payment Facilitator Certificate From Visa
TechTrendsKE
"Digital payments company Visa has awarded Safaricom a Payment Facilitator Certificate, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with the telco."
September 11, 2024
On the wires
Visa Aims for 10-Fold Rise in Pakistani Use of Digital Payments
Reuters
"Visa plans to increase the number of businesses accepting digital payments in Pakistan tenfold over the next three years, the payments giant's general manager for Pakistan, North Africa and Levant told Reuters."
September 5, 2024
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Visa Debuts a New Product Designed to Make It Safer to Pay Directly From Your Bank Account
CNBC
"Visa said it plans to launch a dedicated service for bank transfers, skipping credit cards and the traditional direct debit process. Visa said it plans to launch a dedicated service for account-to-account (A2A) payments in Europe next year."
September 3, 2024
On the wires
Visa Unveils Groundbreaking Payment Innovations at Global Fintech Fest 2024
PR Newswire
"Visa has unveiled an array of innovative payment products and solutions during the Global Fintech Fest 2024: HDFC Bank's All-in-One POS Device, Paytm NFC Card Soundbox, Neo for Merchants by Axis Bank and Visa, PayU Push Provisioning Powered by Visa, IDFC First Bank and Visa's Ashva Metal Credit Card, CRED In-App Card Payment Experience with Tokenisation, Pine Labs Mini Device, HSBC Premier Signature Debit Card, Push Provisioning with AU Small Finance Bank and Juspay."
August 29, 2024
On the web
Visa Partners With Revolut
Yahoo Finance
"Visa has collaborated with Revolut to enable Instant Card Transfers for Revolut Business customers. This global agreement follows Revolut and Visa’s collaboration to offer card transfers powered by Visa Direct for peer-to-peer payments to 90 countries in the world in 2023 and the launch of Visa virtual cards for businesses focused on the B2B travel sector in 2024."
August 13, 2024
On the wires
Visa and Plug and Play Announce Call for Applications for Inclusive Fintech Accelerator Cohort 2
PR Newswire
"Visa in partnership with Plug and Play announced the call for applications for the second cohort of the Visa Inclusive Fintech Accelerator."
August 7, 2024
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Nacha Announces Visa as Preferred Partner
Nacha
"Nacha announced that Visa has joined its Preferred Partner Program for ACH Experience, Open Banking and Account Validation."
On the web
Visa Data Shows Spending at the 2024 Olympic Games is Boosting the French Economy
Visa
"The biggest share of overseas spend comes from U.S. Visa cardholders, with most significant increases in year-on-year spending from Japan and Brazil."
July 25, 2024
On the wires
Marqeta Becomes First Issuer Processor in the US Certified to Enable Visa Flexible Credential
Businesswire
"Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform that enables embedded finance solutions for the world’s innovators, today announced it is working with Visa and Affirm to offer the Visa Flexible Credential, a single card product that can toggle between payment methods, putting the power of choice in the hands of the consumer."
July 23, 2024
On the web
Visa Unveils Emerging SME Megatrends in UAE, Highlighting Significant Opportunities for Issuers
Visa Middle East
"A new study from Visa, the SME Megatrends report, delves into the ever-evolving landscape of Small and Medium Enterprises in the United Arab Emirates."
July 19, 2024
On the web
The Perfect Pairing: OpenTable and Visa Launch the Visa Dining Collection
OpenTable
"OpenTable and Visa announced a collaboration that will offer eligible Visa cardholders exclusive access to sought-after restaurant reservations and events at hundreds of local restaurants across the U.S., Canada and Mexico through OpenTable."
July 15, 2024
On the wires
Wirex and Visa Expand Partnership to Drive Web3 Payment Adoption
PR News Wire
Wirex and Visa announced a partnership to further the use of digital currencies in the UK and the European Economic Area.
July 9, 2024
On the wires
HSBC Partnered with Visa to Develop Zing International Money App
Business Wire
"Visa and HSBC announced the technological collaboration in support of HSBC Group’s new international payments app, Zing. Zing enables users to hold funds in over 10 different currencies, send over 30 currencies, transact in over 200 countries and territories worldwide, all managed through a single app and smart multi-currency card."
July 8, 2024
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Visa, Mastercard to Extend Non-EU Card Fee Caps to 2029, EU Says
Reuters
"Visa and Mastercard will extend caps on tourist card fees agreed five years ago with EU antitrust regulators by another five years to 2029, the European Commission said on Friday." [Register for access]
On the web
Visa Tackles Subscription Chaos with New Payment Manager
Businessday NG
"Visa has announced the launch of Subscription Manager, a tool for financial institutions that will allow Visa cardholders to track and manage their subscriptions more simply and streamlined from their banking apps."
July 1, 2024
On the web
Visa Expands Payment Options for Amazon Customers with Installments Plans
Visa
"Visa has announced a new collaboration with Amazon that will provide Canadian consumers with more choice at checkout. When shopping online on Amazon.ca or on the Amazon app, eligible RBC and Scotiabank credit cardholders will now have the option to select Installments enabled by Visa as their method of payment for qualifying purchases."
June 27, 2024
On the web
Visa Launches Digital Emergency Card Replacement Service to Offer Travellers Peace of Mind
Yahoo Finance
"Visa is rolling out a digital emergency card replacement offering that will promptly deliver a digital card replacement on behalf of card issuers via text or email. Once received, cardholders can authenticate and add the new card into their digital wallet."
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