Visa

About

Visa is a multinational payment technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1958 as BankAmericard, it evolved into Visa in 1976 and became a publicly traded company in 2008. Visa operates one of the world's largest payment processing networks, facilitating electronic funds transfers across over 200 countries and territories. It connects consumers, businesses, banks, and governments through a vast network of financial institutions and merchant locations. Visa does not issue cards or set interest rates but provides the infrastructure for banks to offer Visa-branded credit, debit, and prepaid cards. Visa's innovative technologies include tokenization and real-time payments, enhancing security and efficiency in transactions. The company processes billions of transactions annually through its secure VisaNet network. Visa supports digital equity and economic empowerment through solutions like Visa Direct and Tap to Phone. It prioritizes sustainability and corporate responsibility, striving to uplift communities worldwide by providing accessible payment solutions. With over 4.7 billion payment credentials and 150 million merchant locations, Visa remains a leader in global digital payments.