Articles about Visa

Video: African nations on cusp of stablecoin revolution

Stablecoins will have a transformational outcome for Africa’s financial services ecosystem, says Visa’s Michael Berner.

SA fintech Float ready to test UK waters

The company confirms its expansion into the UK, backed by the UK government’s global entrepreneur programme.

Visa accelerates digital payments shift for SMEs

The firm expands how smartphones can accept and send digital payments for small businesses in the CEMEA region.

Tokens drive online transaction volumes

About 60% to 70% of online transactions on the Visa network happen via tokenisation technology, reveals the company.

Anticipation mounts for agentic commerce

The near- to medium-term will see AI assistants shop on consumers’ behalf, says Visa group president Oliver Jenkyn.

Money rules ‘built for different era’ hold SA back

Crypto executives warn proposed exchange control rules will lock SA businesses out of a global stablecoin-powered payments system.

Agentic commerce rises but trust remains key

Consumers embrace AI-assisted shopping, but the buck stops when the agent is expected to finalise a commercial transaction.

FNB customers burn through the buffer

For the first time in the loyalty programme’s history, FNB customers spent more rewards than they earned.

E-hailing overtakes vehicle ownership, outpaces fuel spend

South Africans increasingly adopt ride-hailing, as convenience and costs reshape mobility choices in major cities.

3DS authentication under scrutiny as e-commerce stakeholders look to break data deadlock

As global card networks like Mastercard and Visa tighten 3DS rules, SA merchants are urged to share rich data with issuers to enhance security and reduce friction.

Cash-strapped shoppers turn to AI to tighten spending

AI is becoming central to how South Africans shop, reinforcing a shift toward strategic spending, says SpendTrend26.

‘World-first’ multi-currency token launches as war rattles currencies

IS21 launches as a multi-currency digital token tied to the rand, dollar and euro, amid Middle East war volatility rattling currencies.