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Visa

Multinational financial services corporation facilitating electronic funds transfers.

Visa

Visa Inc. is a multinational financial services corporation that facilitates electronic funds transfers throughout its Visa-branded network, connecting consumers, businesses, banks, and government entities. It is one of the largest payment processing networks globally, enabling transactions worldwide.

Etymology

Visa is derived from the Latin word 'visus,' meaning 'seen.'

Explain Like I’m 5

Visa is like a digital wallet that lets you pay for things online or at stores without using cash, by letting banks check if you have enough money.

Fun Facts

Visa was originally called BankAmericard
The company processes millions of transactions every day
Visa is accepted in over 200 countries and territories

FAQ

What is Visa? A multinational financial services corporation
How does Visa work? It facilitates electronic funds transfers between banks and customers
Who uses Visa? Consumers, merchants, and financial institutions

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

financial services payment processing

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

credit card debit card

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

payment network

Indexes

financial international

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