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Visa Acceptance Platform Adds Tap to Pay on iPhone Capability

February 03, 2026
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Visa and UnionPay Partner on Cross-Border Money Movement Into Chinese Mainland
Cross-border Payments // February 03, 2026

Visa clients around the world will soon be able to send cross-border remittances and business-to-consumer payouts to more than 95% of UnionPay debit cardholders in mainland China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

NymCard and Visa Launch Stablecoin Settlement in GCC Region
Cryptocurrency // February 02, 2026

Payments infrastructure company NymCard can now settle card transactions with Visa using USDC stablecoins in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

U.S. Bank Debuts Small Business-Focused Visa Card
SMBs // February 02, 2026

U.S. Bank has introduced a Visa-backed credit card designed for small business owners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Payment Networks Use Earnings Season to Press Their Case on Stablecoins
Blockchain // January 30, 2026

Even as policymakers continue to refine the rules of the road for stablecoins, earnings season offered a clearer view of how the payment networks are already moving from concept to execution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Payment Networks Use Earnings Season to Press Their Case on Stablecoins

January 30, 2026
Even as policymakers continue to refine the rules of the road for stablecoins, earnings season offered a clearer view of how the payment networks are already moving from concept to execution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Visa on How Trust Is Built at the Moment of Authorization

January 20, 2026
Trust and security have always underpinned payments, but they have become the decisive factors that determine whether a cardholder continues using a credential or pivots to another. Get the Full...

Visa Moves to Fix What Consumers Hate About Subscriptions

January 14, 2026
Recurring payments have become a defining feature of how consumers pay for entertainment, software, mobility, personal services and daily conveniences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

North American Middle-Market Firms Signal Major Working Capital Expansion in 2026

January 12, 2026
The “2025–2026 Growth Corporates Working Capital Index: North America Edition,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa, examines how middle-market companies across the United States and Canada are rethinking working capital...

Quick Reads
Visa Acceptance Platform Adds Tap to Pay on iPhone Capability

February 03, 2026
Visa now enables its Visa Acceptance Platform clients to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Visa and UnionPay Partner on Cross-Border Money Movement Into Chinese Mainland

February 03, 2026
Visa clients around the world will soon be able to send cross-border remittances and business-to-consumer payouts to more than 95% of UnionPay debit cardholders in mainland China. Get the Full...

NymCard and Visa Launch Stablecoin Settlement in GCC Region

February 02, 2026
Payments infrastructure company NymCard can now settle card transactions with Visa using USDC stablecoins in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

U.S. Bank Debuts Small Business-Focused Visa Card

February 02, 2026
U.S. Bank has introduced a Visa-backed credit card designed for small business owners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...