Benefits

Signing up to accept Visa benefits you and your customers - as millions of merchants around Europe have already discovered.

These benefits include:

Increased revenue
People who shop with Visa are not limited by the cash in their wallets. As numerous studies show, payment cards give more convenience and flexibility, fewer lost sales and bigger purchases. The average Visa payment in Europe is currently €58.
Speedier service
Card payments are quicker than cash, leading to shorter queues, faster service and happier customers. And with Visa payWave, accepting Visa is getting quicker still.
Lower overheads
Accepting Visa reduces your cost and risk of handling cash. Visa can help break your cash dependence.
Prompt payment
Your acquiring bank will automatically process your payments, and credit your account accordingly.
Exclusive sponsorships
Visa uses its global reach to secure deals with global sponsorships such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games. With artwork and off-the-shelf promotional templates for you to use, Visa can extend the benefits of sponsorship to your business.
Global reach
There are over 1.9 billion Visa cards worldwide. Visa is a powerful tool for attracting new customers from around the world.