We make the world better, together

We use the power of our brand, industry influence and collective voice to help spark positive change in the communities we work and live in.

Connecting millions of people every day

By connecting more than 4 billion account holders to over 130 million merchants, ~14,500 financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories,¹ we help level the playing field for those who have been traditionally underserved.

Tech partnerships that help break down barriers

New technologies help more people participate in the economy today. That’s why we partner with fintechs of all sizes to enable the digital payment solutions of tomorrow.

Our mission is to help make the world a better place

We’ve committed to sustainable efforts, responsible operations and equality in the workplace. Every single day.

  • The people behind the payments

    Most consumers don’t realize that Visa is a tech company, and innovation is at the core of what we do. As the world’s largest electronic payments network, we enable how people move money around the world. 

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Doing more for sustainability 

We recognize the importance of protecting our planet, and we’re working to drive sustainability in our own operations and in commerce overall.

See how we preserve the planet

2023’s World’s Most Ethical Company List

Ethisphere, an organization dedicated to advancing the standards of ethical business practices, recognized Visa with its honor for the eleventh year in a row. Here is the proof - Honorees - Worlds Most Ethical Companies

Diversity and inclusion efforts

We’re committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace. 

$14 million raised by employees for charity

In 2020, nearly 6,000 Visa employees donated $5.5 million to 4,600 charities worldwide, with $8.5 million in matching gifts by Visa.⁴

See more initiatives

FOOTNOTES

  1. Visa. (2023). Visa Fact Sheet. [Infographic]. Retrieved from https://usa.visa.com/dam/VCOM/global/about-visa/documents/aboutvisafactsheet.pdf
  2. The World Bank. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) Finance.
  3. The World Bank. The Global Findex Database 2017.
  4. Visa. Social impact. Retrieved June 1, 2021.