Visa and global fintech provider FIS are joining forces to roll out a powerful set of value-added payment services for regional banks and issuers across the UK and beyond. Expected by the end of 2025, the initiative will include:
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🔒 Transaction Intercept
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📲 Direct Wallet Provisioning
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🛡️ E-commerce Fraud Liability Protection
As infrastructure modernization and programmable finance converge, this partnership signals a clear direction: intelligent payment orchestration and granular user control are now critical for financial institutions of all sizes.

3 New Features Driving the Future of Issuer Services
🔒 Transaction Intercept: Cardholders can now call their bank to instantly block recurring auto-billing charges. This feature offers consumers more control over their subscriptions and recurring spend—addressing one of the top pain points in digital banking.
📲 Direct Wallet Push: Issuers will be able to push branded virtual cards directly into users’ digital wallets (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay), enabling "activate-and-use" experiences with zero manual entry.
This aligns with Buvei’s own approach to programmable virtual cards: real-time issuance, seamless wallet integration, and merchant-level control.
🛡️ E-commerce Chargeback Shield: By integrating Visa’s advanced fraud mitigation AI, issuers can improve authorization rates while outsourcing fraud liability to Visa for specific e-commerce transactions—particularly useful in high-risk categories like cross-border commerce and Web3.
Visa x FIS: Enabling Smart Payment Infrastructure for All
Chris Como, Head of Card & Money Movement at FIS, said: "By embedding Visa’s advanced services into the FIS ecosystem, we’re closing the tech gap between regional issuers and major players."
Kathleen Pierce-Gilmore, Visa’s Global Head of Issuer Solutions, added: "We’re redefining how financial institutions connect with their customers—across wallet issuance, transaction control, and digital engagement."

Where Buvei Fits In: The Future Is Programmable
While Visa and FIS upgrade the rails, Buvei is building programmable payment tools for modern businesses, creators, and global teams:
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✅ Merchant-locked virtual cards to isolate spend
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✅ Real-time wallet provisioning for seamless usage
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✅ Custom expiration rules and spend limits
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✅ API-friendly cards for SaaS, ad platforms, and cloud payments
Whether you're managing team budgets or mitigating card risk across global platforms, Buvei empowers smarter financial control—without the complexity.
🔗 Learn more: Buvei Virtual Card Platform
Why This Matters: Earning Trust with Gen Z and Millennials
Recent research from PYMNTS shows younger, digital-native users are shifting towards local banks and credit unions—demanding flexibility, control, and seamless digital UX. Regional issuers are now under pressure to modernize—not just for compliance, but for relevance.
And programmable finance is the fastest path forward.
Visa x FIS is just the beginning. Buvei believes the next generation of finance will be written in code, not policy—and we’re building the tools to get you there.
🚀 Ready to Future-Proof Your Payment Stack?
Start issuing smarter, safer, more dynamic payments— with Buvei virtual cards → https://buvei.com
