Originally an association of European member banks, Visa Europe was a separate entity from Visa Inc. until 2016, when it was acquired and fully integrated into the global company. Today, Visa Europe operates as the European arm of Visa Inc., a world leader in digital payments. Its mission is to connect consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments through a secure, reliable, and fast payments network. The company facilitates electronic funds transfers via Visa-branded credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards, but it does not issue cards, extend credit, or set rates and fees for consumers itself; this is done by its partner financial institutions.

Founded in

United Kingdom