Visa flexible credentials goes live in the US in partnership with Affirm #Visa's innovative Visa Flexible Credential (#VFC) has expanded beyond Japan, now launching in the U.S. with #Affirm and in the UAE with #Liv, creating new payment possibilities for consumers across regions. This all-in-one credential allows users to seamlessly toggle between multiple funding sources—credit, debit, or buy now, pay later (#BNPL)—with just one card, eliminating the need for multiple plastic cards and apps. In the U.S., Visa's partnership with Affirm enables 1.4 million Affirm Card users to select between paying immediately or over time for purchases. This collaboration builds on Visa and Affirm’s two-year working relationship, with Affirm leveraging the VFC to support flexible, user-defined spending parameters, providing a streamlined payment experience at any Visa-accepted location. In the UAE, digital bank Liv has integrated VFC to simplify cross-border payments by allowing users to access multiple currency accounts on a single card. This feature is particularly valuable in the UAE, a major hub for cross-border transactions, and enables Liv’s customers to transact easily in six currencies, including British pounds and U.S. dollars, enhancing convenience for those traveling, studying, or living abroad. With further expansions anticipated, Visa's Flexible Credential is designed to adapt to diverse use cases, including potential applications for small to mid-sized businesses and future integrations with reward points or crypto payments. The article on PYMNTS in the first comment.
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3 个月The article on #PYMNTS: https://www.pymnts.com/visa/2024/visas-flexible-credential-goes-live-in-us-with-affirm-and-cross-border-with-uaes-liv/