Visa, Inc.
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| Founded | 1958 (as BankAmericard) |
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| Headquarters | New York |
| Key People | Joseph Saunders, Chairman, CEO |
| Products | Credit, Debit Cards; Global Payments |
Visa, Inc. is a global payments company specializing in debit cards, credit cards and prepaid cards. On March 18, 2008, Visa became a publicly held company, raising $17.9 billion in an initial public offering, the largest ever in the United States.[1]
History[edit]
The precursor to Visa was launched by Bank of America in 1958 as the BankAmericard. After a period of growth, including its launch outside the U.S., BankAmericard changed its name to Visa in 1976. [2]
Products and Services[edit]
Global payments - debit cards, credit cards, prepaid cards.
Key People[edit]
- Joseph Saunders, Chairman, CEO - retiring November 1, 2012
- Charles Scharf, CEO, November 1, 2012
References[edit]
- ↑ Visa Raises $17.9 Billion as Stock Goes Public. New York Times/Reuters.
- ↑ History of Visa. Visa, Inc..