Visa Stock Price, News & Analysis

Visa (NYSE: V) reported an increase in the U.S. Spending Momentum Index (SMI) to 111.9 in November, a rise of 1.3 points from October. This signals a positive trend in consumer spending for the second consecutive month. The SMI indicates that more consumers are spending compared to the previous year. Notably, discretionary purchases improved, while non-discretionary purchases saw a decline. Regionally, the Midwest reported the highest SMI at 112.5. Visa's Chief Economist, Wayne Best, suggests that consumers are currently resilient despite inflationary pressures.

Visa has launched its Global Crypto Advisory Practice within Visa Consulting & Analytics to support clients in adopting cryptocurrency strategies. A recent study indicates 94% of financial decision-makers are aware of crypto, with nearly one-third of global respondents engaging with it. Notably, 40% of crypto owners are likely to switch to banks offering crypto products within the next year. The data, collected from over 6,000 decision-makers, suggests a growing consumer interest in crypto-linked financial services.

Visa has launched its Global Crypto Advisory Practice to assist clients in navigating the evolving crypto landscape. This initiative aligns with recent research indicating that 94% of financial decision-makers are aware of cryptocurrency, with nearly 40% of crypto owners open to switching banks for crypto-related products. Visa's consultations leverage its experience with over 60 crypto platforms to develop tailored strategies, targeting financial institutions and retailers interested in digital currencies and NFTs.

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) will participate in the UBS 2021 Global TMT Virtual Conference on December 8. Vice Chair and CFO Vasant Prabhu will present at 4:00 PM ET, with the session lasting around 45 minutes. Investors can access a listen-only audio webcast and replay on Visa's Investor Relations website for 30 days following the event. As a leader in digital payments, Visa facilitates secure transactions globally through its advanced payment network, VisaNet, capable of processing over 65,000 messages per second.

Visa has partnered with The Salvation Army and tiptap to enable contactless donations at nearly 2,000 Red Kettle locations across the U.S.. This initiative allows users to donate by tapping their contactless cards, phones, or watches. With contactless payments doubling in the past year, this pilot aims to make donating easier during the holiday season. The Salvation Army anticipates needing $175 million in donations this year, significantly higher than last year's $120 million.

Visa's U.S. Spending Momentum Index (SMI) increased to 110.6 in October, up 2.1 points from September, indicating a rise in consumer spending compared to the previous year. The SMI for discretionary purchases reached 106.5, while non-discretionary purchases bounced back to 100.9. The Northeast experienced the most significant rise at 3.1 points. Visa's Chief Economist, Wayne Best, forecasts strong consumer spending growth for the fourth quarter, supported by declining COVID cases and rebounding consumer confidence.

Daimler Mobility has partnered with Visa to introduce native in-car payment solutions for Mercedes-Benz customers in Europe beginning spring 2022. Utilizing biometric fingerprint authentication, these payments can be made directly through the car's MBUX system, enhancing convenience and security. With the integration of Visa’s Cloud Token Framework, customer payment details will be securely stored and managed. This innovation aligns with trends in connected vehicles, with expectations of in-car payment volumes reaching approximately $86 billion by 2025.

Visa's (NYSE: V) Cybersource global payment and fraud management platform has joined the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Financial Gateway. This partnership allows over 290 airlines to access streamlined commerce and payment solutions, enhancing revenue management and fraud protection. Cybersource offers a comprehensive suite of services, including online and in-person payment processing in over 190 countries. By integrating with IATA, airlines can save costs, improve operational efficiency, and provide customers with a seamless payment experience as the industry rebounds from the pandemic.