Trends and Insights

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

Colin and Samir: From home movies to YouTube success

On the Money Travels podcast, presented by Visa, YouTubers Colin and Samir share their four pillars of creator success — and what financial institutions can do to better serve this fast-growing market.

Explore Colin & Samir’s creator success on Money Travels

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TRENDS AND INSIGHTS

From the grid to office: How Visa’s social team is shaping culture online

New social campaign resonates with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls fans, blending data, creativity, and cultural insight

Get inside Visa's creative social studio

Affluent travelers are reshaping 2025 global travel trends

New Visa research finds that affluent travelers are seeking personalized, off-the-beaten path experiences, prompting travel businesses worldwide to rethink their strategies.

Explore these global travel trends

U.S. economy shows resilience despite headwinds, Visa data reveals

Chief Economist Wayne Best shares his economic outlook in interview with Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi on the Opening Bid podcast

Learn more about Visa's insights into economic trends

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5 big takeaways from Visa Payments Forum Americas

What Visa clients are saying about the annual event shaping the future of payments.

Read our clients' take on VPF

Rethinking small business spending: 10 strategies for big impact

A restaurant owner shares his journey from small steps to sustainable growth

Learn the 10 spending strategies

Commerce of tomorrow, today

Trust and transparency will power the future of AI-driven commerce experiences

Explore the future of AI-driven commerce

Rail renaissance? 5 payments trends signal train travel is on the rise

A new Visa report finds that train journeys are attracting cross-border visitors with more diverse spending profiles.

Learn how train travel can fuel economic growth

“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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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

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