A Gap Fill on Visa

Visa Inc. is one of the world’s largest global technology companies. Contrary to popular belief, it does not issue credit cards but allows institutions to issue cards that Visa then processes on. Visa started in 1970, developing Bank of America’s BankAmericard credit card . Visa is accepted in over 200 countries and can handle 10,000 requests per second. In 2009, it processed 62 billion transactions, worth $4.4 trillion. Its website says: Visa connects cardholders, and financial institutions around the world with products and that make payments more convenient and more .” It adds: “Visa payment products and services have reshaped how the world does business.” Visa says its commitment to keeps it at the forefront of its industry.