Enhanced security for a smarter world
As the chip market grows, you need to keep up. Visa has led the world in the global adoption of chip cards and we are ready to use our expertise to help your business offer chip technology.
Visa + acquirers
Partner with Visa to develop new products and services that offer smarter payments solutions.
Visa chip card technology
Visa clients must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), a comprehensive security standard intended to help organizations proactively protect customer account data. Visa acquirers that are directly connected to VisaNet and/or
who process on behalf of other Visa clients must demonstrate PCI DSS compliance to Visa every 12 months. Visa has discretion to require any acquirer or its service providers to demonstrate compliance.
Services + solutions
Visa Performance Solutions
Acquirers play a critical role within the global payments infrastructure, and we are in a unique position to offer services, solutions and insights that contribute to your success. We work with you to expand your merchant portfolio, increase acceptance and reduce merchant attrition.
Visa BIN Attribute Sharing Service
The global Visa BIN Attribute Sharing Service is an optional service that enables sharing of Visa BIN Attributes to improve merchant processes and checkout experiences.
Mobile Payment Solutions
Innovating mobile payment
Start offering point-of-sale solutions to enable acceptance of NFC and HCE mobile payments.
Third Party Agent Registration Program
Visa acquirers are required to register all third party agents they use, or their merchants use, to ensure compliance with Visa Rules and policies regarding the use of Third Party Agents (TPA). The TPA Registration Program helps Visa and acquirers better manage TPA relationships.
Visa acquirers must perform due diligence prior
to using any TPA and must ensure they have policies and procedures in place to
ensure proper oversight and control of the TPA regarding their Visa program.
Resources
Visa Global Acquirer Risk Standards
All acquirers must comply with the requirements specified in the Visa Global Acquirer Risk Standards when managing merchant and third party agent relationships.
Payment Facilitator and Marketplace Risk Guide
Visa developed the Payment Facilitator and Marketplace Risk Guide for acquirers to use and share with the payment facilitators and marketplaces they sponsor. This guide contains risk management information designed to assist those new to the payment system as well as seasoned organizations.
Training
Visa provides valuable information regarding the latest data security trends, data breaches and attack vectors, best practices, and Visa compliance programs through an on-going series of conferences, webinars and training sessions.
Third Party Agent Program FAQ
Get answers to common questions about the Third Party Agent Registration Program.