Visa Perspectives

Payments insights from around the globe, designed to help you navigate the new world of commerce

  • The Economic Rewiring of 2026: Q&A with Visa Chief Economist Wayne Best

    Visa Chief Economist Wayne Best discusses how AI, evolving trade flows, and new investment trends are driving a fundamental shift in the global economy.
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TRENDS AND INSIGHTS

How the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Fuel Winter Sports Momentum

Visa data reveals how Milano Cortina 2026 is inspiring winter sports participation, smarter trip planning, and growth for Europe’s mountain economies.

Discover the trends shaping the winter sports economy

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SECURITY AND TRUST

6 Security Trends Shaping the Payments Ecosystem in 2026

The Economic Rewiring of 2026: How AI, Trade Shifts, and Digital Transformation Are Redefining the Global Economy

Stay on top of security best practices

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Quick access to trending stories, the latest research, and breaking news updates

Today’s Playlist

Recent picks from Visa’s YouTube channel featuring stories about modern commerce in video format.

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INNOVATION

Find and buy with AI

Introducing Visa Intelligent Commerce
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INNOVATION

How AI agents will shop for you

Visa Intelligent Commerce explained
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SOCIETY AND CULTURE

Visa & Main

A platform built to champion small businesses at the corner of commerce and community

Innovation

Trends and Insights

Security and Trust

Society and Culture

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Visa media kits

The latest brand assets as well as highlights on our global payments network, commerce solutions and more

Investor Relations

News and information for investors

Visa fact sheet

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