Visa stories

"The pandemic has greatly accelerated changes in consumer behaviour, commerce and hence digital payments.">>

As part of the new partnership, Meniga will join the Visa Ready Program, signifying that the company’s solutions meet Visa’s standards regarding security and functionality, and granting Meniga the status of certified Fintech Enablement partner.>>

The Asia Pacific region led activity in terms of value with deals worth $26.56bn.>>

PaymentsNZ says the change will be progressively rolled out ‘over the coming days’, but may take weeks in some cases due to the number of cards, payment terminals and businesses involved. >>

The report finds 64% of New Zealanders are familiar with biometrics and 68% have used fingerprint recognition.>>

The Data Literacy Project has appointed eight data experts who aim to help organisations and individuals improve data literacy across the globe.>>

“Cyber criminals are reusing tactics, techniques and procedures, leaving a recognisable trail of breadcrumbs and insights into the very attacks they are launching.”>>

Visa has released a report showing that tourist spend in NZ is growing and they want to use contactless payment systems.>>

51.2 million Visa payments failed to process on Friday 1 June (just in time for after-work drinks) and the company says it all came down to a switch.>>

The study shows that for contactless merchants, growth in customer numbers (8.3%) was double that experienced by non-contactless merchants (3.5%).>>

ASB has teamed up with global wearable device company Garmin to give ASB customers on-the-go the ability to make contactless purchases.>>

The payments industry should now be almost ready to embrace the future of consumer technologies like biometrics, says Visa.>>

The deal will expand Visa’s business suite of solutions serving the B2B payments industry.>>

More than three-quarters (77%) of New Zealanders own a contactless capable card.>>

Visa’s Everywhere Initiative challenges startups to use Visa APIs to create consumer or business-to-business payments solutions.>>

​Visa has announced expanded transaction processing capabilities in two new data centres – one in Singapore and one in the United Kingdom.>>

65% of Kiwis say they’re willing to try using smart devices to pay for goods and services...>>

"Getting the right advice is critical so that those impacted can work out what their options are and to plan ahead.">>

It might seem incredibly easy (or incredibly difficult) to figure out what millennials want. Visa reckons it knows how they like to pay for things.>>

Kiwis are starting to trust digital payment methods much more since contactless, mobile wallets and online checkouts have arrived on the scene.>>

Rush Digital has looked back on September with vigour, as the startup company celebrates some grand achievements in their progress in tech innovation.>>

“We are thrilled there is a strong representation of New Zealand finalists with top quality ideas.">>

Four innovative Kiwi startups are amongst the finalists in Visa's 'The Everywhere Initiative', with a $70,000 prize up for grabs.>>

Visa is encouraging startups across New Zealand & Australia to step forward and apply for the Everywhere Initiative, to pave the way for payment tech.>>