
In 2007, the release of the first iPhone helped trigger a major shift in what customers expect from the finance industry. Established banks quickly found their traditional model was no longer working — and that other companies were better placed to give customers what they wanted. At the vanguard of these changes, today’s guest JP Nicols helped pull his established bank from the center to the edge of money, to meet customers where they were. He pioneered innovations to give customers what they want, redefining the bank-customer relationship and transformed the banking industry in the process. 18 years on, he’s still at it, helping established banks and fintech work together to meet the ever-growing expectations of the consumer.
Listen and subscribe
Available now on all major podcast streaming platforms.
Help consumers move money easily and securely in real time
See how Visa Direct helps businesses give fast and convenient access to workers earnings through eligible debit cards.


- Actual fund availability varies by receiving financial institution, receiving account type and whether transaction is domestic or cross-border.
- Use cases are for illustrative purposes only. Program providers are responsible for their programs and compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
- Twelve months 1 October 2021 – 30 September 2022. Visa Inc, Quarterly Results, Q4 2022 Transcript.
- This podcast contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that relate to, among other things, our future operations, prospects, developments, strategies, business growth and financial outlook. Forward-looking statements generally are identified by words such as “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “intends”, “may”, “projects”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “continue” and other similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact could be forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control and are difficult to predict. We describe risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any of these forward-looking statements in our fillings with the SEC. Except as required by law, we do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.