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Why Visa's Prisma and Newpay Deals Come at a Critical Moment
ZACKS· 2026-03-02 18:50
Key Takeaways Visa acquired Prisma and Newpay in Argentina, expanding its regional payments footprint.Visa gains direct access to domestic transaction volumes and more service and processing fees.Visa faces regulatory pressure in the U.S. and U.K., with fee scrutiny intensifying.Visa Inc. (V) has completed the acquisition of Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.U. and Newpay S.A.U. in Argentina, expanding its footprint in the country’s payments ecosystem. The move comes just weeks after a setback in Mexico, where Visa ...