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Visa acquires Pismo for $1 billion

Apr 17, 20258 months ago

Acquiring Company

Visa

Acquired Company

Pismo

Foster CitySao Pauloinformation technology & servicesFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologySoftwareHardware

Description

Visa has acquired Brazilian core banking platform Pismo in a $1 billion cash deal. Following this acquisition, Pismo appointed Vishal Dalal as its new global CEO. The transition marks a significant shift in leadership as the company aims to expand its market presence and improve performance under Visa's ownership.

Company Information

Company

Visa

Location

900 Metro Center Boulevard

Foster City, California, United States

About

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company’s relentless focus on innovation is a catalyst for the rapid growth of digital commerce on any device for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce. For more information, visit About Visa, visa.com/blog and @VisaNews. About Currencycloud Banks, fintechs and businesses everywhere can make bigger, better, bolder leaps with Currencycloud. Currencycloud gives businesses the capability to move money across borders, and transact globally in multiple currencies, fast. Experts at what they do, their technology makes it easy for clients to embrace digital wallets, and to embed finance into the core of their business – no matter what industry they’re in. Since 2012, Currencycloud has processed more than $100bn to over 180 countries, working with banks, financial institutions and Fintechs around the world, including Starling Bank, Revolut, Penta and Lunar. Based in London with offices in New York, Amsterdam, Cardiff & Singapore, Currencycloud works with partners including Visa, Dwolla, GPS and Mambu to deliver simple, clear cross-border infrastructure solutions for clients. They are regulated in the UK, Canada, US, and the EU.

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