Visa Inc. is a world leader in digital payments, operating one of the world's most advanced processing networks, VisaNet. The company's mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payment network—enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. It does not issue cards, extend credit, or set rates and fees for consumers; rather, Visa provides financial institutions with Visa-branded payment products that they then use to offer credit, debit, prepaid, and cash access programs to their customers. Founded in 1958 as the BankAmericard program by Bank of America, it evolved into the independent, publicly-traded company known as Visa Inc. today.

Founded in

United States