Paysera becomes direct Visa member

Paysera has secured direct Visa membership, a major step that removes intermediaries and gives them more control over their card-issuing ecosystem. For retailers and operators, this means the platform can now launch and manage payment card programs with greater flexibility and speed. Because they are no longer relying on third-party sponsors to issue cards, they can potentially offer more competitive rates and faster transaction processing for merchants using their stack. This move aligns with the broader industry trend of fintechs seeking "principal" status to own the customer relationship from end to end. If you currently use Paysera or are looking for a payment provider that bridges the gap between digital wallets and physical commerce, this upgrade suggests they will have more robust infrastructure for consumer spending. While this is primarily a backend payment processing update, the long-term impact for merchants is a more reliable and cost-effective way to accept payments and issue branded cards to staff or loyal customers.

Source: Finextra — Lending

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