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How a network connects the world

VisaNet runs 24/7 to power electronic payments for everyone, everywhere.

As one of the world’s largest electronic payments networks, VisaNet is dedicated to Visa’s vision of providing consumers, businesses and governments with the best way to pay and be paid.

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Every transaction has a story—and getting payments from point A to point B isn’t as simple as you may think.  

Take a look behind the scenes of VisaNet.

A day in the life of VisaNet

Which country purchases the most books? Whose citizens have an unquenchable sweet tooth? Follow 24 hours of transactions on VisaNet.

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Prevent, protect, respond

Visa stays one step ahead of security risks with around-the-clock management of the VisaNet global network.

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Go behind the technology 

VisaNet connects millions of people every day through electronic payments, helping Visa deliver the latest payment innovations worldwide.

Read about VisaNet technology

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VisaNet by the numbers

Explore the facts and figures behind Visa’s global payments network.

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Catalyst for commerce

VisaNet can authorize up to 56,000 transaction messages per second, settling them to the penny, ruble, rupee, yen, centavo or santang.

Read the VisaNet Catalyst for Commerce