Visa Trends & Statistics
Visa vies for Apple Card tie-up, with both the network and issuer partnerships up for grabs
The large card program is in flux, with both its issuer and network partnerships up for grabs
The Capital One-Discover merger is edging closer to a done deal
As the deal gets close to being finalized, banks and payment players need to prepare for a new competitive landscape
Wirex launches travel booking platform for its crypto debit card to better compete against large issuers
The platform can help the card program better compete with traditional cards from large issuers
Why Gen Alpha prefers banks’ digital competitors
Capital One-Discover merger faces hiccup with DOJ concerns
They may not break the deal, but it highlights the uncertainty left before the two cross the finish line
Skipify integrates Discover’s tokenization tech to better meet merchant’s evolving expectations
The increased security for merchants and customers can make Skipify a more attractive payments partner
Visa’s Tap to Phone is reshaping the POS landscape
The explosion of softPOS is reshaping the POS landscape and forcing hardware and software providers to pivot
Visa works with creators to reach young consumers in Academy Awards campaign
Sponsored content from influencers can help the payments network as it tries to build brand awareness among younger consumers
The State of Payment Methods 2025
Consumers are slowly making changes to how they pay at checkout. We look at the top seven payment methods and delve into what’s pushing forward and detracting from their growth.
Amex partners with Alipay to grow merchant acceptance in China
The tie-up comes two years after Visa, Mastercard, and Discover began working with the firm
Mastercard follows Visa with One Credential launch
Partnering with a major BNPL player like Klarna could help Mastercard catch up to Visa’s head start
Credit card surcharges are becoming commonplace among small businesses
About one-third of US small businesses charge customers to accept card payments. Bigger retailers doing the same could hurt issuers
Visa powers Fold’s Bitcoin rewards credit card as crypto interest grows
The card program can capitalize on growing interest in crypto ownership
US Crypto Payments Forecast 2025
Payment provider innovation and regulatory changes are setting a long-term growth runway for cryptocurrency payments. But providers will still need to overcome low merchant acceptance and a sense of mistrust before crypto can go mainstream.
Alipay’s international push paid off during Chinese New Year
The wallet has pushed to capture more payment volume from inbound travelers to China and Chinese travelers abroad
Visa leans into international, non-card payments to fuel growth
Holiday spend, international transactions, and non-card payments boosted growth
X Money’s Visa partnership will bring real-time speed and added trust to the P2P platform
Working with Visa will bring the future P2P platform added trust and security—as well as real-time payment capabilities
Trump’s executive order could solidify stablecoins’ payments future
Major payment players like PayPal and Visa that invested in them are likely celebrating this regulatory movement
Capital One and Discover highlight merger prep in Q4 earnings
Delinquencies slightly improved for both issuers, but Discover’s card volume fell behind
Adyen leans on AI to beef up fraud detection service
Providers are leaning on AI to stop bad actors while also maintaining an easy and quick checkout process
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