- New programme set to transform availability of market-leading digital payment innovations to Visa’s clients - Solutions available through Visa’s partnerships with fintechs at the forefront of payment technology - Fintech Partner Connect will support new ways for businesses and consumers to seamlessly and securely pay, get paid, send money and more.
As the world increasingly turns to digital payments amidst COVID-19, a simple mobile app can help millions of sellers worldwide quickly and securely accept contactless payments, while improving the checkout experience for customers. After piloting Visa Tap to Phone over the past year, Visa (NYSE:V) today announced product availability in more than 15 markets.
Visa today announced that it has processed more than half a billion additional touch-free payments, where previously consumers would have needed to use a PIN pad, since contactless limits were increased in more than 29 countries across Europe.
Making the swipe: Social media accounts for one in four online purchases Here to stay: A fifth (17%) of Brits have Swiped Up to shop Late night swipe: 13% have purchased an item after midnight
• Three in four shoppers (76%) admit local high streets need support while four in five (80%) are shopping with local small businesses as much or more frequently since lockdown lifted, both in person and online • Despite this support, the next three months are crucial to the survival of two fifths (42%) of small businesses
• Visa clients in Europe can now take advantage of the Vipps digital wallet platform • More consumers in Europe will be able to use their mobile devices to pay in-store or online, to send and receive money, and better manage their payment accounts • Partnership demonstrates Visa’s commitment to offer seamless payment experiences beyond the card
CenturyLink confirmed at 4.12PM BST that it had resolved an issue which caused widespread, global internet issues impacting many services earlier today. As a result, some Visa cardholders may have experienced issues using their Visa cards. [TIME: 16:35 BST, 30th August 2020]
Today, Visa (NYSE: V) announced a €50,000 donation to the UEFA Foundation for Children as part of its Player Of The Match Award activation at this weekend’s Women’s Champions League Final in San Sebastián.
New consumer research commissioned by Visa has revealed a sharp increase in people unable to access returns or refunds for items bought during lockdown, with one in ten (11%) of those who requested money back still waiting for, or denied access, to a refund or voucher – a 215% increase from pre-pandemic times.
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Global campaign to help 50 million small businesses adapt, reopen and get back to business, while encouraging consumers to support their local businesses and communities In Europe, Visa is working closely with its network of industry, technology and community partners to support eight million small businesses impacted by the economic shutdown in Europe
As non-essential shops begin to reopen their doors, over half (56%) of small business owners surveyed are concerned they will not be able to bounce back from the impact of COVID-19, according to a new survey released by Visa today.
