While Edenred and Visa have already successfully collaborated in Latin America and the United States, the first Visa‑enabled Edenred virtual payment solutions will be rolled-out at the beginning of 2026 with additional programs launching across Europe.
Edenred, a global leader in specific‑purpose payment solutions, and Visa, a worldwide leader in digital payments, announced a strategic partnership to drive innovation and expand their reach in commercial and consumer payment ecosystems.
This collaboration strengthens Edenred’s platform through the certification of its in-house issuing and processing infrastructure with Visa Europe. The certification allows Edenred to issue Visa credentials across its activities — Benefits, Engagement, Fleet, Mobility, and B2B Payments — reinforcing Edenred’s technology leadership while enabling Visa to leverage Edenred’s strong commercial position its markets.
Clément Le Chatelier, Chief Product Officer at Edenred, said: “Our partnership with Visa is a clear proof point of Edenred’s technology leadership. Integrating Visa’s network and innovations within our PayTech platform allows us to scale faster, offer more choice, and deliver unmatched value to our clients. Together, we’re extending Edenred’s reach while helping businesses modernize payments across Europe and beyond.”
Lucy Demery, Head of Visa Commercial Solutions, Visa Europe, said: “By combining Visa’s global capabilities with Edenred’s platform, we’re unlocking exciting new possibilities for innovation and growth across their business lines. This collaboration is a powerful example of how we can work together to deliver seamless, secure, and meaningful payment experiences that empower both businesses and their employees alike„.
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Edenred is a leading digital platform for services and specific purpose payments, and the everyday
companion for people at work, connecting more than 60 million users and more than 2 million partner merchants in 45 countries via 1 million corporate clients. In 2024, thanks to its global technology assets, the Group managed close to €45 billion in business volume, primarily carried out via mobile applications, online platforms and cards.
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