Trends and Insights

Predictions, analysis and expert insights into the past, present and future of digital commerce
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TRENDS AND INSIGHTS

“Goods Getaways” is the travel trend banks and retailers should know

A new Visa Business & Economic Insights report shows why the rising trend of “Goods Getaways” is key to engaging experience-driven travelers

Learn more about the impact of the Goods Getaways trend

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TRENDS AND INSIGHTS

How global networks unlock financial opportunity for all

Visa’s Head of Global Policy Todd Fox reflects on the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos

Gain insight into the discussions on the future of commerce

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Championing New Orleans businesses at Super Bowl LIX

At major events like Super Bowl LIX, Visa helps ensure the payments ecosystem thrives to help boost the local economy and small businesses in the host city.

See how SMBs can enhance their digital presence and operational efficiency

From AI to RTP: Top trends shaping 2025 payments

A transformation toward fast, secure payments is ushering in a new era of commerce.

Discover the 2025 payments trends

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Five global markets experience increase in holiday retail spending

Visa Consulting and Analytics Retail Spend Monitor reports an increase across in-store and online sales

Learn more about holiday retail spending

How suppliers can unlock value with commercial cards

Recent study shows commercial card acceptance delivered 132% ROI

Explore commercial card acceptance

The future of customer loyalty is digital

Visa technology ushers in a new era of brand loyalty rewards for a mobile-first generation.

Learn more about the Visa Web3 Loyalty Engagement Solution

Beware of fraudsters using tactics, both new and old

A new report from Visa exposes the most common 2024 fraud trends

Learn how to protect yourself

Interoperability: Unlocking the future of cross-platform payments

Visa+ is an innovative service that allows individuals to send and receive money quickly across different (P2P) digital payment apps and facilitates real-time payouts to participating digital accounts.

The power of interoperability across digital payment services

Making sense of stablecoins

Onchain analytics can help financial institutions cut through complexity

An analytics dashboard that provides clear insights into stablecoin activity

The halo effect of tap-to-pay transit

How contactless transit payments can help boost small business and financial inclusion.

Modernizing transit can have a positive impact beyond the turnstile

The future of fandom

How world-class event organizers can use payments technology to make a great fan experience even better

More about creating a better payment experience at the big game or show

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Ask a fintech founder: Giacomo Biggiero, Masabi

On the importance of partners and solving the world’s urban mobility problems

How Masabi and Visa help digitize the transit experience

Ricardo Josua, Cofounder and CEO, Pismo

Ask a fintech founder: Ricardo Josua, Pismo

On financial services for the underserved and the highs and lows of entrepreneurship

How Pismo helps banks, marketplaces and fintechs launch

Don't miss out on FSA or HSA savings

Enrolling in your company’s pre-tax healthcare account can save you a significant amount of money

Why these accounts make sense for you

Blockchains are entering their “broadband era”

The internet got the last laugh. Blockchain networks will get their turn.

Significant potential for blockchain networks

Eric Glyman, founder of Ramp

Ask a fintech founder: Eric Glyman, Ramp

On the state of business travel, saving people time and thinking beyond money movement

One corporate card and finance automation platform wants to save businesses more time

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