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Visa acquires Pismo for $1 billion

PUBLIC · VApr 17, 2025

Acquiring Company

Visa

Acquired Company

Pismo

San FranciscoSao PauloOtherFinancial ServicesMobilePaymentsFinanceFintechLendinginformation technology & servicesInformation TechnologyHardwareFinancial ServicesSoftware

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.

Quick answer

Visa is acquiring Pismo for $1 billion, announced April 17, 2025. Visa is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

How much did Visa pay for Pismo?
The reported deal value is $1 billion.
What does Visa do?
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments.
Where are Visa and Pismo based?
Visa is based in San Francisco, California, United States. Pismo is based in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Who are the decision-makers at Visa?
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Company Information

Company

Visa

Location

900 Metro Center Boulevard

San Francisco, 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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Frequently asked

Who acquired Pismo?

Pismo was acquired by Visa, based in San Francisco. The deal was reported on April 17, 2025. Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Visa is publicly traded (V) and operates in Other.

When did Visa acquire Pismo?

Visa's acquisition of Pismo was reported on April 17, 2025. 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. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Pismo do?

Pismo is a technology company providing a complete processing platform for payments and banking. Large banks, marketplaces, and fintechs already use our cloud-native microservices platform. It is privately held, operating in Information Technology, and is based in Sao Paulo.

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