VALR and Visa Unveil New Crypto Card in South Africa and Beyond
We’re proud to announce our partnership with Visa, the world's largest card network, to issue Visa cards and deliver innovative digital payment solutions.
This collaboration combines VALR’s crypto expertise with the deep payment capabilities of Visa, unlocking a world of possibilities in the digital payments landscape.
About the Partnership
Visa's history of successful partnerships with global crypto asset service providers, including Coinbase, Crypto.com, and Circle, firmly establishes it as a major player in the world of digital currencies.
Our partnership with Visa marks a new chapter in the evolution of digital payments, and we’re excited to be a part of this journey, revolutionising digital payments as we know them.
Lineshree Moodley, General Manager of Visa South Africa, shares her enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, “Visa is excited to work with VALR to issue Visa credentials to VALR customers. With this partnership we will work on innovative payment and card products that empower VALR customers to utilise the Visa network to make and receive payments globally. The use cases are vast and we’re looking forward to the collaboration with VALR to provide customers with a unique value proposition.”
A Milestone for VALR
This collaboration represents a significant step forward for VALR, underlining our commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. It serves as a testament to our journey, transforming from a South African crypto exchange into a global leader in the world of digital finance.
Farzam Ehsani, VALR's Co-founder and CEO, echoes this sentiment, expressing, “Visa is a household name in payments, with vast experience and global reach. A partnership with Visa was a natural step for VALR as we bring more innovative products and services to our customer base. We are very excited to work with Visa to continue to bring the very best technology and services to our global audience.”
What’s Next?
Stay tuned for the developments that this partnership will bring to VALR and Visa customers, not only in South Africa but across the world. To keep up with the latest news and updates, follow us on Twitter (X).
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