Visa Expands Smartphone Payment Capabilities for Small Businesses Worldwide

Visa announced new capabilities across Visa Accept and Visa Direct that are designed to expand how smartphones can accept and send digital payments. The updates are intended to make it easier for small businesses in emerging markets — from street vendors to growing online merchants — to manage payments using tools they already rely on. “Every tap, scan and swipe is now a defining moment in the customer relationship, and small businesses can’t afford for payments to get in the way.