BVNK powers stablecoin payments for Visa Direct

Today, we're announcing that BVNK will power stablecoin payments for Visa Direct, Visa's $1.7 trillion real-time payments network. As part of Visa Direct pilot programs, Visa Direct customers will be able to fund payouts using stablecoins and receive payments in stablecoins, putting digital dollars directly into recipients' wallets.

Why this partnership

Both Visa and BVNK believe in the potential of stablecoin technology, not just as a payment method, but as a layer of payments infrastructure. This partnership is an opportunity to embed stablecoins directly into the world's most trusted payments network.

Visa Direct processes real-time payments for businesses globally. By integrating BVNK's stablecoin infrastructure, compliance tooling, and settlement capabilities, we're enabling businesses to move money faster and more flexibly, without many of the constraints of traditional banking.

The market opportunity

The stablecoin market has grown significantly. As of January 2026, the market cap is approaching $300 billion. Visa's settlement volume on stablecoins has accelerated, reaching a $4.5 billion annualized run rate. These numbers reflect genuine demand from businesses looking for faster, more efficient payment options.

BVNK processes over $30 billion in stablecoin payments annually. We've built the infrastructure and compliance frameworks to do this reliably and at scale. This partnership allows us to bring that capability to Visa's network of 150 million accepting merchants and 14,500 financial institutions.

What’s next

The rollout will initially focus on markets with strong demand for digital asset payments, followed by broader global expansion based on customer needs.

This partnership builds on Visa Ventures' strategic investment in BVNK in May 2025. It represents the next phase of our collaboration and demonstrates what's possible when stablecoin infrastructure integrates with established global payments networks.