Company Culture

Innovation Through Collaboration

As a global company at the forefront of the electronic payment industry, Visa is a dynamic organization. Those who are entrepreneurial and interested in seizing opportunities for growth and personal challenge will enjoy working at Visa, where collaboration is the cornerstone of our culture. After all, it’s been our experience for more than the past 50 years that a collaborative environment is Visa’s most powerful advantage in creating cutting-edge solutions.

While we value and reward collaboration, we also value individual achievement. Compared with other global organizations, our relatively small size — more than 6,000 employees worldwide — means that each employee’s contributions can be more meaningful and visible.

Proud to Be a Part of Visa

It’s exciting to work for one of the world’s most recognized brands. Visa is a place where people’s ideas from many nations come together every day — where smart people work together across geographies and business lines to fulfill our customers’ needs and to drive innovation.

Committed to You

Because we value the exceptional employees who shape Visa’s future, we offer programs that reflect our strong commitment to professional growth while encouraging a balance between life and work. From online education and customized development plans to various employee perks and incentives, we design our programs to further the individual success and well-being of employees and the collaborative spirit that defines our organization.

Committed to Community

Social responsibility  is ingrained in Visa’s culture. The company and our employees give back to the communities we serve through a range of programs and initiatives that make the world a better place to live.

Work/Life Balance

Advancing Your Skills and Knowledge

By helping you develop the skills required to excel in your field, we strengthen our entire company. Visa invests in you by offering educational programs and opportunities that fit your schedule, including online classes, training and development.

Plus, Visa has a Performance Management System* that includes a personalized development plan to expand your knowledge, abilities and Visa competencies.

Beyond Work

Discounted Tickets
Take advantage of discounted tickets to local recreation and entertainment venues, including movie theaters, sports arenas and amusement parks.

Sports Teams and Clubs
Get in on the action with one of Visa’s many sports teams and clubs, from soccer and basketball to softball and biking. 

Visa Velo Bike Club
Combine moderate exercise with friendship and teamwork. You’ll have a great time cycling for fun and charity in the finest Visa tradition. Among the club programs:

• Tuesday and Wednesday — NOON rides! 
• Friday — after work 
• Bring your bike to work day/free bicycle repair clinic

“Visa Cares” Lunchtime Series
Our monthly seminar series gives California Bay Area employees the tools needed to manage their health, get the most of their benefits and maintain work/life balance. Outside experts address topics such as nutrition, green living, organic diets and stress reduction.

Because Green Matters

For California Bay Area employees, Visa rewards environmentally friendly commuting practices that reduce greenhouse gasses. If you use alternative transportation — public transit, bike, van pool, etc. — you are eligible for Visa’s commuter benefits. We’ve even been recognized as one of the Bay Area's Best Workplaces for Commuters by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

Total Rewards

Visa structures its Total Rewards Package to be competitive in the market and to attract, engage, motivate and retain a highly skilled, committed and satisfied workforce.

Our rewards philosophy guides us in:

• Inspiring exceptional performance 
• Focusing employee attention on achieving individual and business goals 
• Rewarding performance that aligns with Visa’s Global Competencies 
• Delivering competitive and equitable pay

Benefits Tailored to Your Needs

While benefits vary by country, all employees receive the following core benefits provided through Visa or in compliance with local regulations:

• Health care insurance coverage   
• Life insurance coverage
• Retirement/savings plans  
• Vacation, holiday and paid time off
• Leaves of absence

Perks and Conveniences

Visa provides additional perks and conveniences in some locations, such as on-site fitness facilities, employee discounts and commuter benefits.

Recognizing Your Achievements

Visa recognizes that our employees are our greatest assets. We encourage and reward innovation, efficiency and customer service. Visa operates several programs that reward excellence:

• Spot awards 
• Service awards 
• Talent referral program

Diversity Drives Success

Visa values the individual differences, experiences and capabilities of each employee. The contributions of our employees enrich the culture and fabric of our organization and further Visa's global success. Our collective strength — enhanced by the varied backgrounds and perspectives of our worldwide teams — makes Visa a better place to work and a better business partner for our clients, merchants and customers.

Commitment to Diversity

Workforce diversity has never been more important for Visa. Visa thrives in the global marketplace because our employees have backgrounds that reflect a multitude of viewpoints and experiences. The result? A far better understanding of the needs of our clients, their cardholders and the communities we serve throughout the world.

More specifically, Visa realizes the positive impact a diverse workforce has on our success, benefits such as:

• Innovative thinking
• Recruiting top global talent 
• Stronger business strategy
• Enhanced brand reputation
• Community involvement in our success
• Making Visa a more interesting place to work
• Strengthening our competitive advantage