Visa credit/debit card

Visa is a global payment technology company that operates in over 200 countries and territories. Originally launched in 1958 by Bank of America as the 'BankAmericard,' it was rebranded to Visa in 1976 to provide a more internationally recognized identity.

Visa itself does not issue cards directly to consumers; instead, it provides the network and branding that allows financial institutions to issue Visa-branded credit, debit, and prepaid cards. Consequently, the physical manufacturing of the cards happens in various locations around the world, often by specialized secure card manufacturing companies like Thales or Giesecke+Devrient.

Visa Inc. is a publicly traded corporation on the New York Stock Exchange. As a global leader in digital payments, it facilitates electronic funds transfers throughout the world, providing a critical infrastructure for the global economy.