Edenred and Visa Announce a Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Innovation Across Benefits and Engagement, Mobility, and B2B Payment Solutions

Edenred, a global leader in specific-purpose payment solutions, and Visa, a worldwide leader in digital payments, today announce 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 in its markets.

Expanding Edenred’s capabilities and reach

The partnership combines Visa’s network and innovation engine with Edenred’s deep market expertise and proprietary technology. Through this collaboration, Edenred gains access to Visa’s latest commercial payment solutions and Visa’s B2B payment capabilities for use cases such as insurance payouts, travel supplier payments, and other embedded finance use cases. This will enhance flexibility, security, and efficiency for businesses and employees alike.

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.”

Driving innovation in commercial payments

For Visa, this partnership aligns with its ambition to enhance the future of commercial payments. By working with Edenred, Visa will help deploy an expanded suite of solutions tailored for businesses and employees.

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.”

A shared roadmap for the future

Together, Edenred and Visa aim to deliver best-in-class, locally adapted payment experiences designed to increase efficiency and drive business success.

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.