Visa

We are a world leader in digital payments, driven by a common purpose to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable, and secure payment network, enabling individuals, businesses, and entire economies to thrive. We don't issue cards, extend credit, or set rates for consumers. Instead, we provide financial institutions with Visa-branded payment products that they use to offer credit, debit, and prepaid card programs to their customers. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, is the engine behind our operations, providing secure and dependable payments across the globe and capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. This relentless focus on innovation serves as a catalyst for the rapid growth of digital commerce on any device, for everyone, everywhere.

Our journey began in 1958 when Bank of America launched the first consumer credit card program, BankAmericard. We expanded internationally in 1974, introduced the debit card in 1975, and in 1976, became known as Visa, a name that is universally recognized. In 2008, we went public in one of the largest IPOs in history. Today, we operate in over 200 countries and territories, with our products and services accessible on cards, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. As the world continues its shift from analog to digital, we are leveraging our brand, products, people, network, and scale to reshape the future of commerce. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where different thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds are celebrated, believing this is fundamental to our success and our ability to serve the global economy.