Co-op Bank Unveils Visa Business Cards for SMEs and Corporates
December 10, 2024
Co-op Bank has today unveiled its Visa Business Cards in Kenya. The cards are targeting Medium and Small Business Enterprises, Cooperative Societies and Corporate Institutions. Co-op Bank will have three different cards, Debit Card, a…
Visa Fintech Accelerator's Second Cohort Concludes With Demo Day in South Africa
December 4, 2024
Visa has concluded the Demo Day for the second cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. This event was held in Cape Town, South Africa on December 2nd. At the event, 23 fintech startups…
The LOOP Visa Card Unlocks Financial Convenience and Lifestyle Rewards
November 7, 2024
In the current fast moving world, people demand more than the usual banking solutions. They look for solutions that should seamlessly fit into their lifestyle, blending convenience, security, and flexibility. This is where LOOP steps…
Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Completes First Cohort with Investments in Oze, Workpay, OkHi, and ORDA
November 5, 2024
Visa has announced investments in four start-ups that graduated from the inaugural cohort of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. These investments reflect Visa’s ongoing dedication to championing digital innovation in Africa, helping drive fintech…
EFTCorp and Visa Partner to Improve Digital Payments in Africa
October 30, 2024
EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) and Visa have announced a transformative five-year partnership aimed at revolutionising Africa’s digital payments landscape. This collaboration seeks to enhance financial inclusion and introduce advanced payment solutions across the continent. Fintechs across…
Visa and USAID Partner to Drive Inclusive Digital Government Systems Worldwide
October 29, 2024
Visa has announced it is working jointly with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to improve access to open, secure, and inclusive digital government systems across the world. Following the recent launch of…
Visa Launches Visa Airport Companion App to Enhance Airport Lounge Access for Cardholders
October 9, 2024
Visa has announced the launch of the Visa Airport Companion (VAC) app. This is a premier digital solution made to enhance airport lounge access for eligible Visa cardholders. This has been developed in partnership with…
What you need to know about the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP)
October 9, 2024
Yesterday, Visa announced the launch of the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP). According to the company, this new platform allows banks and financial institutions to integrate blockchain technology by issuing and managing fiat-backed tokens. This…
Safaricom Awarded a Payment Facilitator Certificate by Visa
September 11, 2024
Visa has awarded Safaricom a payment facilitator certificate, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing partnership with the Telco. This partnership will enhance Safaricom’s merchant ecosystem by diversifying payment acceptance modes through the introduction of…