Barclays has announced a deeper partnership with Visa, aiming to enhance secure and advanced payment experiences for its customers.

This collaboration is anticipated to boost growth in issuing and acquiring services across various segments, including retail, corporate, business, and private banking. It also plans to support retail issuing operations in the United States.

The agreement covers a wide range of emerging payment solutions, from account-to-account (A2A) payments to agent commerce. The partnership will enable secure and efficient payment experiences for both consumers and merchants through a comprehensive approach that includes issuing and acquiring across Barclays’ Retail, Corporate, Business, US, and Private Bank divisions.

Key Elements of the Agreement

Visa will continue its role in supporting Barclays-issued card credentials within the UK. Additionally, Visa will advance its support for retail issuing activities in the U.S., while expanding commercial issuing into new markets.

The expanded partnership is expected to explore new areas that optimize payment types, channels, and technologies. This includes offering improved services for both issuing and acquiring and access to a broad array of Value Added Services (VAS).

This renewed cooperation highlights a mutual dedication to addressing evolving customer and business requirements, along with shared investments in card programs, embedded finance, and modern AI solutions.

The companies will continue their commitment to advancing the future of payments, making transactions easier, faster, and more secure for individuals and businesses worldwide. This partnership leverages Visa’s full range of capabilities, from issuing and acquiring to loyalty and Open Banking, to achieve an optimized payment experience.