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Protecting the 300+ billion transactions processed on the Visa network every year is a dynamic challenge... and fraudsters work *almost* as hard as we do. Thanks to Forbes for sharing how our fraud prevention, cybersecurity and scam disruption practices come together to help keep the digital economy secure: https://vi.sa/42d7lBm

Train travel is making a comeback, drawing adventurers with its scenic routes, nostalgic charm and slower eco-friendly pace. In a new report, Visa Business and Economic Insights (VBEI) analyzed global train travel trends to unpack the momentum of this timeless and increasingly popular way to travel. https://vi.sa/3XD8kcF #Travel #Tourism #DigitalPayments #TrainTravel

Visa completed our sixth Kiva campaign last week! Through our partnership with Kiva, employees are able to invest in small businesses and entrepreneurs to foster economic growth and provide access to the digital economy. Visa’s Vice Chair Kelly Mahon Tullier shares how our Kiva partnership is a continued demonstration of our purpose. A huge thanks to Visa employees who participated and supported this year's campaign.

Learn how we're enhancing account-to-account payments to provide choice, control and better protections for consumers and businesses. https://vi.sa/41NMMwD

Managing payment risks is a key priority for Visa, and we are proud to take a leading role in shaping conversations and best practices in response to growing fraud, scams, and other security threats facing the financial sector in the Philippines. In our annual Risk Forum, we gathered over 110 key decisions makers from our issuing, acquiring, merchant, and government partners to discuss risk and security threats in the country and across the region. The engaging sessions further highlighted the increasing sophistication of fraud actors, and the role of AI as both a threat and enabler to risk solutions. Protecting the safety and integrity of the payments ecosystem is a shared responsibility, and Visa remains committed to working with industry and government partners to stay ahead of emerging threats. #VisaPhilippines #RiskForum #PaymentsSecurity #FraudPrevention

We know that ski travel to Japan is bigger than ever, but did you know the unseen role contactless payments are playing in this surge? According to Visa data and analytics, contactless transactions at Japan's ski destinations have doubled in just two years in the ski season, reaching around 80% of all traveller transactions in the ski season this year. This is driven by a growing need for fuss-free travel, as skiers go contactless for the bulk of their "core" travel activities - from lodging (~80% contactless) to dining (~90%) to retail (~90%). More are even leaving their cards at home, knowing that they can pay easily and securely at a tap of their phones overseas, with mobile-based contactless transactions at Japan's ski destinations doubling from two years ago. It is not only large retailers that benefit from contactless payments. Visa data showed that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) saw a 30% year-on-year increase in traveller receipts, of which more than half were made via contactless payments. A mindset shift is underway in Asia Pacific. Travellers want to worry less about how to pay on their travels, with contactless payments key to simpler, safer, and seamless experiences. Read our full story and insights: https://vi.sa/3E2nykL

Can we ever achieve seamless payments? There are opportunities to simplify, to make payments more useful for businesses and ultimately move the ecosystem forward. But every day we take steps to innovate, moving the needle to make it easier for customers to pay and be paid. Hear from Global Head of Acceptance Solutions, Rob Cameron, on what the future holds for payments. #Payments #Innovation

AI Agent: Reporting for Duty Within 10 years, it’s possible people, governments, banks and businesses will have an AI agent or army of agents at their disposal. These AI assistants will be widely available in many forms, creating a network of helpers. Check out the link in comments to learn about the trends pushing the boundaries of commerce in the Institute for the Future and Visa’s Commerce of Tomorrow, Today report.

In the coming decade, AI assistants will handle more of our daily tasks, but we will also face new risks. That’s where advance trust networks come in. Dive deep into Commerce of Tomorrow, Today report. Chapter 1: The Trust Principle explores the major shifts in how we prove who we are and how we keep our information safe. Link in comments.

Visa is stepping up its game against scammers with its newly unveiled Scam Disruption Practice. This initiative saved consumers over $350 million in 2024 by using cutting-edge tech alongside a team of experts from unconventional backgrounds. Visa's strategy for the practice includes monitoring the dark web and social media to track scammers, and collaborating with industry peers and law enforcement to set a new standard in scam detection and disruption. Check out the full story on how Visa is leading the fight against online scams in Axios here: https://vi.sa/41KDdgv