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Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that enables electronic funds transfers across more than 200 countries and territories. It operates one of the world’s largest card payment networks, connecting consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments to facilitate secure and fast digital transactions.
Visa does not issue cards or lend money directly; instead, it provides the infrastructure and technology that allows banks and financial institutions to issue Visa-branded credit, debit, and prepaid cards. When a transaction is made, Visa’s network processes and authorises payments between the cardholder’s bank and the merchant’s bank.
The company’s services include payment processing, fraud prevention, data analytics, and digital payment solutions for both in-person and online transactions. It also supports innovations in mobile payments, contactless payments, and cross-border transfers.
Visa plays a central role in the global financial system by enabling secure, scalable, and widely accepted digital payments for consumers and businesses worldwide.