Visa credit card

Visa is a global leader in digital payments, offering a wide range of credit, debit, and prepaid cards through various financial institutions. The brand represents a payment network rather than the physical card itself, which is typically manufactured and issued by local banks in various countries. The technology allows for seamless electronic funds transfers across the globe.

Originally founded in California, USA, the company has evolved from a bank-led card program into a publicly traded global corporation. While Visa Inc. manages the network technology and brand standards, the actual manufacturing of the physical plastic or metal cards occurs in multiple locations world-wide by certified third-party vendors, depending on the requirements of the issuing bank.