Visa News Releases

Visa Inc. Announces Funding of Litigation Escrow Account

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

USAID, AusAID, GSMA and Visa Partner in GSMA mWomen Programme Global Development Alliance

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

The partnership will take place through the GSMA mWomen Programme Global Development Alliance and will enable women to effectively use mobile phones to access life-enhancing information, networks and services - such as banking, education and healthcare.

Shopkick Rewards Visa Cardholders When and Where they Shop

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

"Through our relationship with Visa, we have closed the loop - rewarding shoppers at every step of the shopping process from discovery to purchase. No one else is doing that. We combine our popular walk-in rewards with rewards for purchase," said Cyriac Roeding, co-founder and CEO of shopkick. "Shoppers get more rewards, and our retail partners get more shoppers and purchases- all made possible through the Visa network - it equals a win-win-win."

Visa Opens Its Doors to Developers with New Visa Developer Center

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

The new Visa Developer Center offers eCommerce and mobile application developers a pathway to create a seamless online purchase experience for consumers. Whether enabling the purchase of small in-game digital goods, or the latest appliance from a big-box retailer, to enabling purchases with Visa's new digital wallet, developers now have access to application programming interfaces (APIs), simplified documentation, and software development kits needed to make online shopping with Visa fast, simple, and secure.

Visa Introduces New Mobile Prepaid Product for Developing Countries

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

MTN Group, a leading telecommunications provider in Africa and the Middle East, plans to offer the new Visa product to MTN Mobile Money customers across its markets. As part of the launch, the new product will be available to customers in Nigeria and Uganda.

Visa Survey Says Smart Spending Top of Mind This Holiday Season

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

As consumers keep an eye on spending, 51 percent of respondents believe that giving a Visa Gift card would help them stay within their holiday budget.

Visa Tells Story of One NFL Fan�s Epic Win, Bringing Super Bowl XLVI Promotion to Life via Multi-Channel Marketing Campaign

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

"At the center of our campaign is a unique prize that one Visa cardholder will actually be able to experience at Super Bowl XLVI with 10 of his or her friends and family," said Alex Craddock, Head of North America Marketing, Visa Inc. "By utilizing traditional, digital and social media to bring this compelling and creative story of Ned's journey to life, we aim to connect with NFL fan's at their point of passion and become a part of their conversation throughout the season."

National Television Commercials, Web Film and Webisodes
In the past week, Visa launched two national television commercials, "The Entry" and "Superfan Invitation," to begin telling the story of one fan who won the Visa You and 10 Super Bowl Sweepstakes with a swipe of his Visa card. Opening with Ned flanked by his 10 friends under the bright lights of Lucas Oil Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday, "The Entry" provides an abbreviated look at the promotion winner's experience, moving in reverse from Indianapolis to the purchase that began his unforgettable journey. "Superfan Invitation" introduces viewers to Ned's close friend who is in agony over the decision he must make - to don a Baltimore Ravens football helmet despite being a die-hard New England Patriots fan - in order to claim one of Ned's tickets to Super Bowl XLVI. In the coming weeks, additional national television commercials will offer viewers further insights into Ned's friends and family and their adventure to Super Bowl XLVI.

Small Businesses Can Save with Visa Discount Program

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT

"Visa SavingsEdge now provides a much wider range of brands and offers -and connects more merchants to more cardholders than ever before," said Janet Zablock, head of global small business for Visa Inc. "It's one of the ways Visa is extending the utility of its network to deliver more value and efficiency to small businesses, clients and merchants."

Visa Inc. Posts Strong Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Earnings Results and Increases Existing Share Repurchase Program by $1 Billion

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Media Contacts:
Jack Carsky or Victoria Hyde-Dunn
Investor Relations
+1 415 932 2213
ir@visa.com

US, UK and Japan are Named Top Travel Destinations in Visa Global Travel Intentions Survey 2011

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

One in five (20 percent) respondents surveyed said they are likely to travel to the United States for leisure in the next two years. The United Kingdom followed closely behind in second place with 19 percent of the respondents indicating they are likely to travel there for their holiday, followed by Japan (16 percent) and France and Italy (both 15 percent).

Visa and Google Sign Licensing Deal to Boost Mobile Payment Adoption

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

The agreement sets the stage for Visa-issuing banks worldwide to enable Visa account holders to add their credit, debit and prepaid accounts to Google Wallet -- a mobile application that turns a smart phone into a digital wallet. This is the latest effort by Visa and Google to simplify the consumer shopping experience by enabling them to make mobile payments using their mobile phones.

Visa Celebrates Fans Who Make Football Better Together With Trip for One Winner and 10 Friends to Super Bowl XLVI

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Integrated Marketing Campaign Features National Promotion, New Team Relationships and the Seventh Season of Financial Football

Visa Inc. and U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Boost Small Businesses with Extended Partnership

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Joint Effort Delivers Tools for Success to the Nation's Growing Ranks of Hispanic-Owned Merchants

Visa Inc. to Present at Jefferies 2011 Electronic Payments Summit

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

A listen-only audio webcast and replay will be accessible for 30 days on the Investor Relations web site at http://investor.visa.com.

Visa cardholder spending grows due to the FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT

The host country received approximately 20% increase in Visa cards spending(1) in the lead up to and during the group phase of the FIFA tournament

Visa Announces Plans to Accelerate Chip Migration and Adoption of Mobile Payments

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Visa dynamic authentication roadmap will reduce fraud and enhance international acceptance

Visa to Become Exclusive Brand for Consolidated United Airlines and Continental Airlines U.S. Co-brand Card Portfolio

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT

"United and Visa share a commitment to leadership and innovation, and our partnership enables us to deliver industry-leading products, capabilities, experiences and rewards to our customers," said Tom O'Toole, United senior vice president and chief operating officer of Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc.

Visa Inc. Posts Strong Fiscal Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Results and Authorizes New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Isis Forms Relationships with Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Isis Becomes the First Mobile Commerce Platform with Support of All Four National Payment Networks

New Visa Inc. Report Shows Lasting Tourism Effects of Mega-Sporting Events

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT

For each of the three events analyzed, there was healthy growth in Visa payment card expenditure during the event compared to the year prior:

Four New U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hopefuls to Join Elite Group of Athletes Sponsored by Visa

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT

More Than 50 Olympic and Paralympic Hopefuls to Appear in Visa's Global London 2012 Olympic Games Marketing Campaign

Visa Inc. to Announce Fiscal Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results on July 27, 2011

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT

All interested parties are invited to listen to the live webcast at http://investor.visa.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on Visa's Investor Relations website for 30 days.

Wave to pay at McDonald's(R)? I'm lovin' it(R)!

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Visa's contactless technology now available at participating McDonald's restaurants across Canada

Kiva.org, Visa Inc. Launch "Kiva City" in Support of U.S. Small Businesses

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT

New Study Ranks Cities Where Program Can Have the Most Impact

Avoid Getting Burned by Scams this Summer: Apply Visa Security Tips (and Sunscreen)

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT

"By spending a few moments building card security into their travel plans, summer vacationers can enjoy even greater peace of mind," said Eduardo Perez, Global Head of Payment System Risk.

Visa Inc. to Provide Business Update on July 6, 2011

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Visa's executive management team will then host a brief conference call beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) to discuss its initial views of the Fed rules and any resulting impacts to its business.

First fleet of AutoTAXI-equipped "flying taxis" rolls out onto Hong Kong streets

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Taxis using the service can be easily identified. For a promotional period, around 100 taxis will carry unique wings mounted on the rooftop lightbox, a feature that has quickly earned them the nickname, "flying taxis". These taxis exclusively accept Visa card payment using either contactless Visa payWave or conventional chip and magnetic stripe cards. Window stickers on these vehicles will also promote Visa acceptance and the AutoTAXI 24-hour Booking Hotline.

U.S. Bank First in United States to Issue Dual EMV Chip and Contactless Payment Solution for International Travelers

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT

New FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa(R) Signature Credit Card Offers Widespread Global Acceptance and Improved Security

Visa Acquires Fundamo, Signs New Agreement with Monitise

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Two investments accelerate delivery of mobile financial services to consumers worldwide as part of Visa’s global strategy to enable the next generation of payments solutions

Visa Launches Travel-Themed Marketing Campaign with New Facebook Application and National Promotion

Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

"Travel planning and booking is inherently an online and increasingly social experience. Consumers turn to friends and others for ideas and recommendations to inspire their travel plans before booking their vacations and then post-trip, they want to share their experiences," said Alex Craddock, Head of North America Marketing, Visa Inc. "Our understanding of how consumers travel today inspired the creation of the social media tool - Memory Mapper - to support the promotion and enhance the consumer's travel experience from planning to sharing."

Visa Unveils Next Generation Electronic Payments and Services

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

North American Launch of New Digital Wallet with “Click-to-Buy” Functionality Scheduled for Fall 2011

Visa to Offer New Program to Directly Connect Value Added Resellers, Acquirers to Visa's Global Network

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

New API network connections designed to remove barriers to innovation, enable merchants to take advantage of next generation in payments and value-added services

Visa Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

On Wednesday, May 25, Jim McCarthy, Global Head of Product, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Services One-on-One Conference in New York. The keynote presentation will begin at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time and last for approximately 50 minutes.

Visa Inc. Posts Strong Fiscal Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Results and Authorizes New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

New Report Shows Fast Food on the Menu for International Visitors

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Visa's 'Tourism Outlook: Australia' report shows visitors are increasingly searching for ways to stretch their travel budgets

Visa Security Summit Focuses on Success in Reducing Fraud and Need for Ongoing Investment to Maintain Momentum

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

"Visa's global fraud rate recently hit a historic low - at just over 5 cents for every $100 transacted, down more than two-thirds from the levels of 20 years ago, and more than 99 percent of large merchants have confirmed they do not store sensitive cardholder data," Richey told an audience of more than 500 business, government, academic and law enforcement officials from around the world. "Today, payment card data is more secure; data compromises, when they do occur, are better managed; and technology advancements have aided in preventing fraud."

Visa Releases Mobile Acceptance Best Practices

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Establishes security guidelines necessary for ensuring stakeholder trust in mobile acceptance solutions

International Visa Cardholders Increased Tourism Spend in the U.S. by 18 Percent in 2010

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

U.S. Visa Cardholders Increased International Travel Spend by six percent in 2010

Visa Delivers Real-Time Discounts and Promotions to Mobile Consumers When and Where they Shop

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Gap tests Visa’s new service to send real-time offers to consumers’ mobile devices

Visa Boosts Spending Visibility and Makes Compliance Easier for Businesses

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Visa IntelliLink Compliance Management adds another layer of protection and control so that companies are free to focus on managing the business

Visa Inc. Announces Funding of Litigation Escrow Account

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Media Contacts:
Jack Carsky or Victoria Hyde-Dunn
Visa Inc.
+1 415 932 2213
ir@visa.com

Samsung & Visa, Two Worldwide Olympic Sponsors, Join Forces to Enable Mobile Payments

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Pioneering alliance to bring mobile payments to the UK and around the world in the run up to and during London 2012

Visa Inc. To Announce Fiscal Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results on May 5, 2011

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Visa's executive management team will then host a live audio webcast beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) to discuss the financial results and business highlights.

Visa Inc. Announces Decision to Fund Litigation Escrow Account

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the term "will" and similar references to the future. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make about funding the litigation escrow account.

Visa Inc. Data Shows Increase in Mexico Inbound Tourism Spending During 2010

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Mexico's Tourism Industry Proves Resilient through Global and Domestic Uncertainty

Corrected Press Release: Visa Inc. to Present at the Barclays Capital Emerging Payments Forum

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Media Contacts:
Victoria Hyde-Dunn
Investor Relations
+1 415 932 2213
ir@visa.com

Corrected Press Release: Visa Inc. to Present at the Barclays Capital Emerging Payments Forum

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Media Contacts:
Victoria Hyde-Dunn
Investor Relations
+1 415 932 2213
ir@visa.com

Visa Moves Beyond the Point-of-Sale - Delivers Personal Payments to U.S. Account Holders

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Critical network enhancement, new transaction type, and strategic agreements with CashEdge and Fiserv enable U.S. Visa account holders to pay each other for the first time

Visa Inc. to Present at the Barclays Capital Emerging Payments Forum

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Visa Responds to Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Canada

Visa Inc. Completes Acquisition of PlaySpan Inc.

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the term "expected" and similar references to the future. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the timing of the completion of the acquisition and its prospective dilutive effect on Visa's earnings per share. By their nature, forward-looking statements: (i) speak only as of the date they are made, (ii) are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees of future performance and (iii) are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify. Therefore, actual results could differ materially and adversely from those forward-looking statements because of a variety of factors, including the pace of regulatory approval, the risk that the new business will not be successfully integrated with Visa's, the costs associated with the acquisition, slowed growth of eCommerce and the other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You should not place undue reliance on such statements. Unless required to do so by law, we do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statement because of new information or future developments or otherwise.

Visa Inc. Data Shows 10 Percent Increase in Canada Inbound Tourism Spending During 2010

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vancouver Winter Olympic Games Provide Significant Boost to Canadian Tourism in 2010

Visa and Leading Humanitarian Aid Organizations Partner to Improve Speed and Efficiency of Relief Payments in Times of Disaster

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

Partnership to develop emergency preparedness for cash transfers, starting in the Philippines

Visa Gives Consumers More Control over Spending; Launches Customizable Spend Management Tool

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

New service builds on existing VisaNet platform capabilities to provide Visa account holders with real time information to control spending and monitor budgets.

Visa Program Encourages Merchant Adoption of EMV Chip as Path Toward Dynamic Authentication

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

U.S. Excluded from International Program Due to Uncertainty Surrounding New Debit Card Regulations

Visa to Acquire PlaySpan

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

PlaySpan provides a Monetization-as-a-Service(TM) platform that allows merchants to monetize their content using a broad suite of payment and commerce-related solutions in fraud and risk management, analytics, merchandizing and global payment connectivity. Merchants use PlaySpan's technology to enable their consumers to make safe and convenient purchases online for items such as game credits, premium memberships and digital goods.

Visa Inc. to Present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Cards, Payments & Financial Technology Symposium

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

Media Contacts:
Victoria Hyde-Dunn
Visa Inc.
+1 415 932 2213
ir@visa.com

Visa Inc. to Present at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

A listen-only audio webcast and replay will be accessible for 30 days on the Investor Relations web site at http://investor.visa.com.

Visa Inc. Posts Strong Fiscal First Quarter 2011 Earnings Results

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

MoneyGram and Visa Extend Remittance Service to World's Largest Remittances Corridor

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

U.S. consumers now have the option to send funds from MoneyGram agent locations directly to Visa account holders in Mexico, bringing the security and reliability of Visa digital currency to consumers on both sides of the border.

@NFL & @TWITTER Launch Go Inside Super Bowl XLV With @VISANFL --#SB45

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

Follow Super Bowl conversations from Twitter on www.nfl.com/visa

Visa Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meeting Stockholder Vote

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

During fiscal year 2010, Visa's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Board of Directors undertook a review of the board's size and composition. After careful consideration, in October 2010, the board, acting on the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, decided to reduce its overall size from 17 directors to ten directors, effective from and after the day of the 2011 annual meeting. As a result, Directors Hani Al-Qadi, Charles T. Doyle, Peter Hawkins, David I. McKay, Charles W. Scharf and Segismundo Schulin-Zeuthen, whose terms expired at the annual meeting, did not stand for re-election at the annual meeting.

Visa Inc. Announces Sale of Minority Stake in CBSS

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

Visa International will maintain a strong commercial relationship with CBSS, focusing on benefits cards and prepaid cards. CBSS will continue to issue Visa Vale prepaid cards and Visa International expects no disruption to cardholder service as a result of this transaction.

InsurCard Selects Visa(R) as Preferred Brand for Distribution of Insurance Claim Payments

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

Moving from paper to plastic reduces insurer costs and delivers convenience for policyholders

Visa Advances Cardholder Security through Improved Fraud Detection

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

Investments in Visa network enable better fraud modeling, detection of emerging fraud trends; enhancements could identify $1.5 billion in annual global fraud

Small Businesses Can Save with Visa Discount Program

Thu, 02 Nov 2000 00:00:00 EST

Visa SavingsEdge delivers automatic savings for small businesses at leading retailers

Visa Inc. Posts Strong Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Earnings Results and Increases Existing Share Repurchase Program by $1 Billion

Thu, 26 Oct 2000 00:00:00 EDT

Media Contacts:
Jack Carsky or Victoria Hyde-Dunn
Investor Relations
+1 415 932 2213
ir@visa.com

Will Valentine
Media Relations
+1 415 932 2564
globalmedia@visa.com

US, UK and Japan are Named Top Travel Destinations in Visa Global Travel Intentions Survey 2011

Thu, 21 Sep 2000 00:00:00 EDT

Post-tsunami survey reveals Japan is still key destination for Chinese and South Korean travelers