Articles about Visa

‘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.

AI, crypto reshape SA’s payments landscape

South Africans are rapidly adopting AI, digital wallets and stablecoins, while keeping security as their top payment priority, says Visa.

SA’s online holiday shopping surges nearly 50%

Online shopping drove SA’s 2025/26 holiday retail growth, with e-commerce spend surging 49.9% year on year, according to Visa data.

Visa’s SA data centre attracts banks, fintechs

Visa’s Johannesburg-based data centre gains strong uptake from local banks and fintechs seeking access to its global payments network.

Visa helps African fintechs tap into $500 billion market opportunity

The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator programme helps up-and-coming fintech businesses to access the massive market opportunity that exists in Africa.

FNB, Visa renew partnership to shape Africa’s fintech space

The 55-year relationship continues with the mandate to make everyday payments simpler, safer and more inclusive across Africa.

ZAKHAA recognised as a leading fintech innovator, launches ZAKHAA PAY wallet

The company was named the 'Most Disruptive Fintech in Shaping the Informal Economy' at the Absa Commercial Payments Awards in association with Visa.

Visa makes SA gateway for its first Africa data centre

The global payments company launches its first local data centre, which is part of a R1 billion investment, as Africa remains its growth engine.

Stitch makes second major acquisition

The local fintech firm acquires digital payments company Efficacy, to offer direct card clearing services to the market.

Local fintechs form alliance for in-store payments

The partnership creates value for retailers by offering shopper payment flexibility while driving larger purchases, according to Float.

Yellow Card partners with Visa to drive stablecoin adoption in Africa

Collaboration to explore stablecoin use cases and opportunities.

African Bank, Visa renew financial inclusion partnership

Through this collaboration, African Bank will continue to integrate Visa’s payment technologies, ensuring that customers have access to digital banking solutions.