Visa

Visa (NYSE:V) is a global,payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments to fast, secure, and reliable electronic payments. The company operates VisaNet, a processing network with fraud protection for consumers and assured payment for merchants. Visa is not a bank and does not issue cards, extend credit, or set rates and fees for consumers; however, Visa's innovations enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: pay now with debit, pay ahead of time with prepaid, or pay later with credit products.