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Interview with Visa’s John Saunders
ValleyGirlTV Interview - November 30, 2011
Visa’s Joe Saunders talks about the future of money and how to succeed in business with Valley Girl TV’s Jesse Draper.
Visa Teams Up With Shopkick To Dole Out Retailer Reward Points At The Point Of Sale
TechCrunch - November 21, 2011
“Visa is making a major move in the commerce and technology space, teaming up with Shopkick, an innovative geo-coupon system that has received funding from Kleiner Perkins, Greylock, SV Angel and others. The two companies will begin offering consumers a way to receive rewards points for retailers at the point of sale when they use their Visa credit cards.”
Visa to Offer Mobile Payments in Developing Nations
The New York Times Bits Blog - November 16, 2011
“Visa has been hard at work on a mobile digital wallet that it hopes to roll out early next year. But that’s not the only mobile market the credit card company has its eye on. On Wednesday, the company announced plans for a product aimed at letting cellphone users in less developed nations buy goods and pay bills using their phones.”
Visa brands its digital wallet V.me
C-NET - November 16, 2011
“Visa has officially launched its new brand for its digital wallet, called V.me, as the credit card company also works to court app developers to help further is mobile payment platform. Early next year, Visa will start marketing its digital wallet as V.me, a brand that is differentiated from its Visa credit card brand.”
How Visa protects your data
FastCompany - October 19, 2011
"Most people think of us as a financial institution, but the network is the brand," says Rick Knight, Visa's head of global systems operations and engineering. "If it goes down, lives are on the line." He's talking in a briefing room, its walls opaque like any other's. But with the push of a button, they become transparent glass, revealing what's beyond--a NASA-like command center with a 40-by-14-foot wall of screens, including Visa's network overlaid on a world map.
Fall Launch for Visa's Digital Wallet
BizReport.com - May 16, 2011
“Visa provides users of their digital wallet with something close to the heart of today's digitally connected consumer - control over privacy and preference management.” -Helen Leggatt
Visa Looks Beyond the Card With One-Click Digital Wallet
Gigaom - May 11, 2011
“Visa’s got the reputation and experience to help educate people about the merits of online payments and the value of a digital wallet. And with the help of CyberSource and PlaySpan, it has the ability to bring the solution to thousands of online merchants right away.” -Ryan Kim
Visa Advances Toward a Digital Wallet
The New York Times Bits Blog - May 11, 2011
As the New York Times reported, Visa announced a cross-channel digital wallet and a range of customized mobile-payment services that address the specific requirements of geographic markets around the world. Both offerings will replicate the ease, reliability and security of Visa point-of-sale payments within traditional and digital eCommerce, mobile commerce and burgeoning social networking commerce environments.
Proposed Debit Rules Would Harm All
American Banker - February 1, 2011
In an op-ed published in American Banker, Visa CEO and Chairman of the Board Joseph Saunders provides his perspective on the new debit card regulations proposed by the Federal Reserve.
Wells Fargo Tests Smart-phone Mobile Payments
San Francisco Chronicle (The Chronicle with Bloomberg) –
January 5, 2011
Wells Fargo announced in December that 200 team members will participate in a Visa-led mobile payment pilot in San Francisco. Bloomberg took an in-depth look into what this means for the future of mobile payments, speaking with Visa Head of Global Mobile Product, Bill Gajda, on the industry’s evolution to mobile phones and Visa’s plans to be commercially ready to launch mobile payments in 2011.
Visa Tries Mobile Payments
Bloomberg Businessweek - January 4, 2011
Bill Gajda was interviewed for Bloomberg Businessweek’s CEO Guide to Mobile Payments. This special report included a video titled “Visa Trials Mobile Payments” where Gajda discusses how consumers will soon start paying for purchases with their mobile phones rather than with plastic credit and debit cards.
Why Your Smartphone Will Replace Your Wallet
Mashable – December 15, 2010
Visa is making strides in putting virtual wallets on consumers’ mobile phones, most recently announcing the commercial availability of contactless payments and the launch of a Wells Fargo pilot program in San Francisco.
A Giant Enters The Local Deals Arena
MediaPost – December 14, 2010
In time for holiday shopping, Visa introduced the Visa Mobile application for the iPhone, a free app with deals and discounts from more than 50 merchants. The new app also pinpoints nearby locations of participating merchants where the offers can be redeemed.
Kiva and Visa Partner Up, Extend Into Gulf Coast Region
Fast Company – October 20, 2010
Kiva and Visa announced a partnership, supported by a $1 million contribution from Visa, to help U.S. small businesses access and benefit from microloans.
CIBC Rolls Out Canada’s First Visa-Branded Debit Card
Toronto Star – October 18, 2010
Visa announced that the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce will issue Visa-branded debit cards, marking its long-awaited venture into Canada’s debit market. The cards will give consumers greater access to both online and overseas retailers, as well as provide the same security features and protections that come with using a Visa credit card.
Maybe Your Old Credit Card Is Smart Enough
New York Times – October 16, 2010
Cards containing chips, called smart cards, are widely used in Europe but slow to be adopted in the U.S. Visa’s Global Head of Product, Jim McCarthy, talks about some of the reasons for this and how Visa uses payWave technology to make some cards ''smart.''
Visa's Mobile Payment Plan
Forbes Magazine – October 7, 2010
Visa’s Head of Mobile, Bill Gajda, talks about the capabilities of the Visa network, the latest developments in mobile contactless payments and Visa’s mobile payments strategy.
Visa Debuts Comparison Shopping Website
AP Personal Finance – August 2, 2010
Visa Inc. launched RightcliqTM by Visa — Rightcliq.visa.com — an online shopping tool that lets shoppers compare products from different online retailers in one location.
Visa Pushing Its Money Transfer Service in U.S.
American Banker – May 26, 2010
Visa Inc. is stepping up its money transfer operations in the U.S. announcing deals with Bancomer Transfer Services Inc. of Mexico and MoneyGram International Inc. that will let U.S. consumers initiate international remittances through its network.
Opinion: Debit Card Regulations Will Hurt Consumers
Politico – May 21, 2010
In an op-ed, CEO of Visa Inc., Joseph Saunders, weighs in on the proposed debit card regulations and how they would impact consumers.
Opinion: The Reduced Credit Act
Wall Street Journal – May 20, 2010
This op-ed explores how new price controls on debit card transactions would impact small business and low-income Americans.
Visa Case Turns iPhone into Credit Card
Wired – May 18, 2010
Visa has announced a contactless payment system, In2Pay, for the iPhone which allows you to use the phone to make eletronic payments.
Visa’s Debit Gains Help To Offset A Credit Card Market Slowdown
Payments Source – April 26, 2010
Strong gains in Visa’s U.S. debit card volume during the 2009 fiscal year, helped increase the company’s overall profits. The increase in debit card use may be attributed to consumers trying to avoid borrowing and taking more control of their finances by using debit rather than credit.
Visa Execs: Mobile Payments And Global Markets To Drive Future Growth
Payments Source – March 11, 2010
At Visa’s annual Investor Day presentation, Visa executives announced plans to look outside the U.S. for growth opportunities within the next five years, in hopes to derive more than half of its revenues from international markets.
Visa Hires Top Wireless Trade Association Exec To Head Mobile Payments
CardLine – February 22, 2010
Visa continues on the path to creating a working global business model for widespread adoption of a mobile payment system with its new hire, Bill Bajda, chief commercial officer of GSM Association.
Giving to Haiti and to the Future
Huffington Post – January 26, 2010
Former FEMA Director James Lee Witt remarks on the tragedy in Haiti and the best and most efficient ways to give; most specifically, with electronic payments.
Why Merchant Names Go Missing from Debit Card Statements
New York Times Bucks Blog – January 13, 2010
The NYT Bucks Blog delves into why there might be a difference on a debit card statement between those who provided their PIN number at the point of purchase and those who provided their signature.
The Different Fraud Protections for Signatures and PINs
New York Times Bucks Blog – January 12, 2010
The NYT Bucks Blog covers the differences between signature and PIN transaction fraud, what consumers can do, and how Visa's zero liability policy works for them.
Reorganization at Visa also means a fresh start for Ellen Richey, Visa's Global Head of Enterprise Risk
Risk Professional – December 2009
Visa's May 2008 conversion into a public company came with reorganization. New management structures, and control and risk management requirements raised the profile –and the stakes – for Ellen Richey.
Resolved: Make a New Budget
New York Times Bucks Blog – December 31, 2009
Lead blogger for Bucks, Jennifer Saranow Schultz, discusses her New Year's resolution to create a budget, while considering a Visa-commissioned study, which found that Americans cannot account for $1,000 in cash each year.
Debit Cards Aren't Just for Gifts This Holiday
NPR: All Things Considered – December 8, 2009
NPR and Bill Sheedy, Visa's President of the Americas, comment on debit's newfound popularity during the holiday season.
CEO Spotlight: Visa's New Goal
Forbes – October 10, 2009
Joe Saunders discusses Visa's goal to expand its financial literacy programs and reach 10 million people around the world by May 2013.
Banks Making the Next Call for Mobile Transfers
American Banker – September 15, 2009
Feature story on how mobile banking is changing the way consumers conduct business.
Emerging Technology – the Self-Serve Branch
American Banker – September 15, 2009
As technology evolves, more banks are encouraging customers to handle simpler financial tasks on their own.
Visa Opens Up to Pakistanis
CNN Money – September 3, 2009
Video presented by CNN Money on Visa’s efforts to aid the more than 200,000 displaced Pakistanis with medical care, food and other necessities.
Payment Cards and the Poor
The Economist – August 20, 2009
Special report on Visa’s efforts to aid displaced Pakistanis with prepaid debit cards that will allow citizens to receive cash, or purchase food and medical supplies.
Visa's Surprising Resilience
Fortune – July 2, 2009
Joe Saunders, Chairman and CEO of Visa, comments on Visa's financial resiliency through the economic downturn.
Consumers Opt for Debit Over Credit Cards
NPR: Weekend Edition – June 28, 2009
Feature story and podcast on America's new preference for debit cards and the differences between debit and credit liability.
Easing Cabbies’ Plastic Problem
The Chicago Tribune – June 22, 2009
After years of customer complaints, 2,600 Chicago taxi-cabs are now enabled with touch screen debit and credit cards devices, which will increase consumer satisfaction and allow riders to track their path through the city.
Debit Card Use Overtakes Credit
The Wall Street Journal – May 1, 2009
As consumers discover the fiscal and convenience benefits of paying on-the-go, Visa discusses the recent preference for debit cards over credit cards.
Mobile Phones Pay in Malaysia
The Financial Times – April 9, 2009
Visa brings its contactless payment system - standards-based NFC (Near Field Communications) technology - to Malaysia through various mobile partnerships with companies such as Nokia.
Dethroning Cash
The Financial Times – April 9, 2009
Report on a new technology from Visa that allows consumers to pay by simply waving their mobile phone by the register.
The Pleasure of Plastic
Barron’s – March 30, 2009
Barron’s reports on Visa’s growth as it announces the highest IPO in United States history and consumers' move towards debit and credit over cash.
Visa Seeks to Usurp Cash as King
The Wall Street Journal – March 2, 2009
Visa announces an international campaign to inform consumers of the conveniences and benefits of credit and debit with its new slogan, “More People Go with Visa.”
Everywhere with Visa
NYSE – First Quarter 2009
Spotlight on Visa chairman and CEO Joe Saunders, who speaks about Visa’s history and future.
