In this episode of Visa Spotlights, recorded at the Visa Payments Forum in Paris, we explore how the next phase of global commerce is being shaped by performance, scale, and partnership. Host Dan Baxter, Vice President of Corporate Communications for CEMEA at Visa, is joined by Matthieu Barral, Global Head of Partnerships at Checkout.com, for a conversation on what it takes to move money seamlessly, securely, and efficiently across borders.
As digital commerce accelerates, the conversation is shifting from access alone to execution at scale. With Checkout.com surpassing $300 billion in payment volume, Matthieu shares insights into the company’s growth journey and the factors behind its success — from a relentless focus on merchant needs to building infrastructure that performs under pressure in a rapidly evolving ecosystem.
A key theme throughout the discussion is “payment performance” — not just as a technical benchmark, but as a business-critical differentiator. Reliability, optimization, and intelligent routing are no longer back-end concerns; they are central to customer experience, conversion, and growth. Matthieu also reflects on how Checkout.com maintains a strong local edge across more than 50 markets, balancing global reach with deep regional expertise.
The episode also highlights the power of ecosystem collaboration. The partnership between Visa and Checkout.com demonstrates how combining network scale with specialized capabilities can unlock new opportunities for merchants worldwide. Together, we are helping to build the infrastructure that underpins modern commerce — fast, flexible, and built for the future.
