Visa and BVNK announced a partnership that will allow Visa Direct users to send and receive stablecoin payouts, adding a new digital‑asset channel to the $1.7 trillion real‑time money‑movement network. The collaboration builds on Visa’s existing stablecoin settlement volume of $4.5 billion annually and leverages BVNK’s expertise in processing more than $30 billion in stablecoin payments each year.
The deal expands Visa Direct’s 24/7 settlement capability, enabling merchants and consumers to move funds instantly across borders without the traditional banking hours that slow conventional transfers. By embedding stablecoins directly into Visa’s trusted payment infrastructure, the partnership positions Visa as a bridge between legacy finance and the growing digital‑asset ecosystem, a move that could capture a share of the $300 billion‑plus stablecoin market projected for 2026.
Visa Ventures invested in BVNK in May 2025, and the partnership is part of a broader strategy to embed stablecoins into Visa’s product suite. Mark Nelsen, Visa’s global head of product, said the collaboration “offers a faster, 24/7 settlement option that meets the growing demand for digital‑asset payments, especially in cross‑border scenarios where traditional banking hours are a bottleneck.”
Jesse Hemson‑Struthers, CEO of BVNK, noted that the partnership “unlocks a new layer of payment innovation by embedding stablecoins into the world’s most trusted payment network, giving businesses and consumers more choice in how and when they receive and send funds.” The joint effort will initially focus on markets with strong demand for digital‑asset payments, though specific rollout regions have not yet been disclosed.
The partnership is expected to accelerate Visa’s digital‑asset adoption and could drive incremental transaction volume. While the announcement does not provide a financial impact forecast, the integration of stablecoins into Visa Direct aligns with Visa’s broader goal of expanding its real‑time payment capabilities and could enhance revenue from transaction fees and cross‑border services as the stablecoin market matures.
The collaboration also underscores regulatory compliance, with stablecoin payouts subject to the same standards as Visa’s broader payment ecosystem and local compliance requirements. This approach aims to mitigate risk while delivering the speed and flexibility that digital‑asset users demand.
Overall, the Visa–BVNK partnership represents a strategic step toward a more inclusive, real‑time payment network that can serve both traditional and digital‑asset customers, reinforcing Visa’s position as a leader in payment innovation.
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