Visa has integrated stablecoin infrastructure from BVNK into its Visa Direct platform, expanding the capabilities of its $1.7 trillion real-time payments network for global money movement.
The partnership, announced on Wednesday, permits businesses in select markets to pre-fund payments using stablecoins and send payouts directly to recipients' digital wallets.
Visa's Direct network is commonly used by businesses and platforms for fast payments to individuals, such as payroll, gig economy wages, or cross-border remittances. By utilizing stablecoins, which are designed to hold a fixed value and settle instantly, Visa intends to provide quicker access to funds, particularly outside standard banking hours.
"Stablecoins are an exciting opportunity for global payments, with enormous potential to reduce friction and expand access to faster, more efficient payment options," stated Mark Nelsen, Visa's global head of product.
BVNK will supply the infrastructure to move and settle these stablecoins. The UK-based company already handles over $30 billion in stablecoin payments annually.
Visa initially invested in BVNK through its venture arm in May 2025. Citigroup made a strategic investment five months later. This new agreement indicates rising institutional confidence in stablecoin infrastructure as a workable component of the mainstream financial system.
The rollout will commence in markets with strong demand for digital asset payments, with broader expansion dependent on customer interest, the companies reported.