Visa operates the Visa payment network and has the stock ticker V.
Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company whose network connects consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments. It does not generally issue cards or provide consumer loans itself; banks and other institutions issue Visa-branded cards, while Visa processes payment transactions across its network.
Visa became a publicly traded company in 2008 after one of the largest initial public offerings in United States history. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol V, a short reference to the company’s former name, Visa International Service Association.
Visa is often confused with a conventional bank or card issuer. The issuing bank determines many customer terms, such as interest rates and credit limits, while Visa supplies the payment network and related technology. Its enormous transaction volume and globally recognized brand have supported its position among the world’s most valuable listed companies.