Verified by Visa (VbV) is an online service designed to make Internet transactions safer by authenticating a cardholder’s identity at the time of purchase. Verified by Visa software installed at a merchant website activates the cardholder interface during the authentication process. The goal of Verified by Visa is to create a level of consumer trust [...]

What is a debit card? Visa Debit cards function exactly like any Visa card but provide direct access to funds in a cardholder’s deposit account rather than a line of credit. With Visa Debit, cardholders exercise the choice to “pay now,” compared with Visa credit products, which allow cardholders to “pay later.” The success of [...]

As technology evolves at an ever-increasing pace, the concept of Visa payment is expanding beyond swiping a card through a point-of-sale reader to a world of new opportunities. Merchants can now take advantage of increased speed and convenience through Visa Contactless —the latest evolution in Visa payment. Visa Contactless removes the need to physically swipe [...]

For decades, Visa has known that the memory and computing power of the chip on a smart card could transform payments. Smart cards will become a bank in every consumer’s pocket. Every smart card will be individually tailored to suit every individual cardholder, and different members and markets will be able to choose the approach [...]

The Visa Mini card is a miniaturized version of the Visa card. It is about 43 percent smaller than a standard sized card, has a fully encoded magnetic stripe and can be used at Visa point-of-sale (POS) terminals with swipe readers. Visa merchants can accept Visa Mini cards without the need to change their terminals. [...]

Shopping online can offer greater convenience, greater selection and in some cases better prices. Just like shopping in a store, or over the phone, there are some basic rules that we suggest you follow when you shop online to ensure the best possible shopping experience. Register for Verified by Visa Use a secure web browser [...]

Lasik surgery is one of the best ways to free yourself from hassle of glasses and contact lenses and to gain clear vision permanently. Over one million Lasik procedures are safely performed each year. If you have been considering Lasik, it may finally be the time to talk to a doctor about it. The safety [...]

When it comes to younger looking skin, many people look to dramatic solutions like Botox® or plastic surgery, or try unproven topical creams that make dramatic claims. However, ask any dermatologist and they will tell you one of the best ways to slow the effects on aging on your skin lies in just providing the [...]