Visa is the world’s largest retail electronic payments network that helps power the global economy - securely transferring trillions of dollars in more than 170 countries worldwide. Our global network connects thousands of financial institutions, millions of merchants, and hundreds of millions of cardholders with products and services that make global commerce safer, easier and more convenient.

For more than 30 years, Visa has pioneered the migration to electronic payments from cash and checks. Today, consumers, businesses and governments use our branded products and services every minute of every day to make their lives easier and more rewarding. In the 21st century, Visa is harnessing its unparalleled network scale and processing capabilities to help drive more value for the benefit of all its stakeholders. Our commitment to innovation allows us to extend the reach of electronic payments and information-based services to more people in more places in ways that better serve their needs. As we grow our network and extend our reach globally, we strive to deliver significant benefits to our financial institution clients and greater value to our shareholders.