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Visa is the leading payment system worldwide. Visa-branded cards with the distinctive blue, white and gold Visa Flag are the most widely used and accepted payment cards around the globe, making Visa the closest thing there is to a global currency. Visa's vision and goal is to replace cash and checks, becoming the main consumer payment system globally.

Visa is a global organization owned by more than 21,000 Member financial institutions worldwide. Visa thinks globally, but acts locally. All Visa cards are locally issued and backed by a local financial institution.

Even though the Visa brand enjoys a global reputation and reach, its international corporate strategy allows Visa to meet the specific needs of its Members at the local and regional level. Recognizing that each market it services has a different approach to consumer card use, Visa gives each Member bank the flexibility it needs to market Visa products and services in the way that is most appealing and effective in its local market.