Articles about Visa

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.

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.