A growing demand

A2A payments are rapidly gaining traction in today’s digital economy, becoming essential to the consumer payment experience due to their speed and convenience.

This momentum shows no sign of slowing down.

15 %

increase in A2A Faster Payments volume in the UK from 2022-2023*

£ 3.7 tn

total A2A Faster Payments volume in the UK in 2023*

Visa A2A boosts consumer protection with smarter bank transfers

It’s set to transform the ecosystem by integrating Visa's robust capabilities with local payment rails, establishing a trusted network for account-to-account payments.

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Visa is leveraging its decades of experience in payment innovation to enhance account-to-account payments with new levels of control and usability.

 Core features that empower and elevate

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More consumer choice

 

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Greater consumer protection

 

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Standardised user experience

 

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Easy and convenient way to pay

 

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Enhanced control and visibility

 

Making payments easier for everyday life

Visa A2A is launching soon in the UK, starting with bill payments, soon to be followed by subscriptions. But that’s just the beginning–more use cases are on the horizon, with exciting developments to come.

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Bill Pay

Streamline invoicing and recurring payments.

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Subscriptions

Manage and customise payments as you need them.

Designed to deliver value for all

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Visa A2A for beneficiaries

Visa A2A enhances payment visibility and control, streamlining cash flow management with real-time settlement and comprehensive data for reconciliation. Enabled by Visa, it offers the reliability and adaptability consumers expect and trust.

Let's elevate your payment experience

Interested to learn how you can benefit from Visa A2A?

* Pay.UK. “Annual Report and Financial Statements.” Wearepay.UK, 2023. Accessed August 30, 2024. https://www.wearepay.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pay.UK-2023-Annual-Report-and-Financial-Statements-interactive-website-version.pdf.