Working toward economic empowerment for everyone, everywhere
Visa Economic Empowerment Institute is a resource for policymakers seeking insights on payments innovation.
Our mission
What we do
Who we do it for
Areas of focus
Visa Economic Empowerment Institute works with public sector officials, non-governmental organizations, and financial consortiums to address global issues affecting payments innovation.
Future of payments
We identify opportunities for public-private collaboration in support of an open and innovative payments landscape, allowing economies to thrive.
Future of commerce
We promote open digital and cross-border commerce, supporting economic opportunity for individuals, businesses, and governments.
Financial access
We provide insights on the role of payments technology in empowering individuals to take charge of their journey toward full financial inclusion.
Visa Economic Empowerment Institute Blog
Explore short-form commentary from experts on payments policy and technology.
Beyond transactions: The social value of payments technology innovation
New research sheds light on how investment in payment technology innovation – such as tokenization and contactless - provide tangible benefits for merchants, consumers and society.
Visa Economic Empowerment Institute research + insights
Read more about the intersection between payments technology and economic empowerment.