VISA

Visa and Airbnb Partner To Get Hosts Paid Faster With Visa Direct

April 29, 2021

British Reporter — Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, and Airbnb, a leading online marketplace for lodging and experiences, today announced Airbnb Hosts in select markets will be able to access their earnings more quickly. Through Airbnb’s use of Visa Direct, Visa’s real-time push payments platform, Hosts will have an option to move money from Airbnb to a bank

Visa Deepens Global Commitment to Environmental Sustainability

British Reporter — Visa marks Earth Day 2021 with industry-leading milestones, innovative

by British Reporter

April 21, 2021

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Visa and the NFL announce cash-free future for the Super Bowl

The FINANCIAL — While fan experiences at live events continue to evolve

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

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Visa launches research center

The FINANCIAL — Visa Inc. announced the launch of the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute (VEEI),

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

2 mins read

BANKS

Visa expands its Fast Track program

The FINANCIAL — The COVID-19 pandemic has created major financial challenges for businesses and consumers alike. As money management becomes increasingly digital, fintechs play a pivotal role in helping to restore and rebuild the global economy. To provide increased support for the

by The FINANCIAL

November 19, 2020

6 mins read

Tech

Visa statement on an attempt of DOJ to block acquisition of Plaid

THe FINANCIAL — Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) issued the following statement regarding its planned acquisition of Plaid: “Visa strongly disagrees with the Department of Justice (DOJ), whose attempt to block Visa’s acquisition of Plaid is legally flawed and contradicted by the facts. This action reflects a lack of understanding of

by The FINANCIAL

November 6, 2020

1 min read

BANKS

Visa acquires YellowPepper

The FINANCIAL — Visa Inc. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire YellowPepper, a fintech pioneer with proprietary technology and partnerships supporting leading financial institutions and startups in Latin America and the Caribbean. The acquisition of YellowPepper builds on a strategic partnership and investment Visa made in YellowPepper

by The FINANCIAL

October 28, 2020

2 mins read

Business

Visa announced Tap to Phone payment system availability in more than 15 markets

The FINANCIAL — As the world increasingly turns to digital payments amidst COVID-19, a simple mobile app can help millions of sellers worldwide quickly and securely accept contactless payments, while improving the checkout experience for customers. After piloting Visa Tap to Phone

by The FINANCIAL

October 22, 2020

3 mins read

VISA Editorial

Moving away from passwords in the era of technology

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led many peopleto fall back extensively on digital infrastructure–be it collaborating virtually with co-workers and clients across geographies or orderingessential goods and servicesthrough e-commerce portals. If the growth of connected devices which are predicted to

by Cristina Doros, Country manager of Caucasus region, Visa, CISSEE

August 5, 2020

4 mins read

VISA Editorial

Immediate Shift to Digital: new challenges and opportunities

Across the globe we’re settling into a new normal as COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape much of life and business as we know it, the way we we work, travel, shop and communicate. While many companies and industries are facing difficulty maintaining

by by Cristina Doros, Country manager of Caucasus region, Visa, CISSEE

July 8, 2020

5 mins read

VISA Editorial

How intelligent security will drive eCommerce growth

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted an unprecedented surge in eCommerce transactions, with more and more consumers choosing to shop online especially as their favorite retailers have had to temporarily close their physical stores. We observed a significant increase in e-commerce. Today, the

by Cristina Doros, Country manager of Caucasus region, Visa, CISSEE

June 24, 2020

4 mins read

Press Releases

The Visa Foundation Announces Grantee to Support COVID-19 Recovery in Central Europe (including Georgia), Middle East and Africa

The FINANCIAL -- Tbilisi, May 13, 2020 – The Visa Foundation has announced its approval of a $1.6 million COVID-19 relief grant to the Red Cross to support their COVID-19 recovery programs across Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. The Red

by The FINANCIAL

May 14, 2020

2 mins read

Georgia

Visa announced the appointment of Cristina Doros as Visa Country Manager for Caucasus Region

Visa today announced the appointment of Cristina Doros as Visa Country Manager for Caucasus region. In her new role, Cristina Doros will focus on growing the electronic payments business in Caucasus region by increasing Visa’s footprint in these markets, and enhancing value

by The FINANCIAL

July 4, 2019

1 min read

WORLD

Visa Acquires Control of Earthport

The FINANCIAL —Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today announced it has acquired control of Earthport (AIM:EPO), a company that provides cross-border payment services to banks, money transfer service providers and businesses via the world’s largest independent ACH network.

by The FINANCIAL

May 20, 2019

1 min read