Key Milestones

• 1958: BankAmericard is launched by Bank of America
• 1966: BankAmericard is rebranded as Visa
• 1976: Visa merges with MasterCharge to form Visa/MasterCharge
• 1980s: Visa acquires several payment networks, including Interbank/MCS and NBA
• 1990s: Visa expands globally and introduces new payment products
• 2000s: Visa focuses on digital payments and mobile payments
• 2010s: Visa introduces new payment products and partners with fintech companies