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Visa

Founded by : Dee Hock & Ryan McInerney, 18 September 1958

San Francisco County, United States
More than 5000 employees

About the Company

Visa Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a prominent American multinational financial services corporation that plays a pivotal role in facilitating electronic fund transfers on a global scale. Its primary instruments are Visa-branded credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards. With a rich history dating back to its foundation in 1958 as BankAmericard, Visa operates with a vast workforce of over 24,000 employees worldwide and reported a substantial revenue of $27.1 billion in 2022. Notably, there are over 4 billion Visa cards in circulation, and Visa's presence extends to more than 200 countries and territories.

 

In 2022, Visa processed a staggering 234 billion transactions, contributing to a global transaction volume of $13.7 trillion, with a substantial cross-border transaction volume of $3.6 trillion. The company reported a net income of $11.8 billion for the same year. Visa's remarkable influence and significance in the financial sector position it as a global leader in the realm of digital payments. The company's dedication to making digital payments accessible, secure, and rewarding for a wide and diverse audience underscores its commitment to advancing the world of financial technology.

Industry Type

According to the GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) version of March 2023, Visa’s industry classification falls within the following categories:
  • Sector: Financials
  • Industry group: Financial Services
  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Sub-Industry: Transaction & Payment Processing Services
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Company Address

One Market Plaza. San Francisco, CA 94105 United States

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