FIS Expands Partnership with Visa to Equip Smaller Banks with Next-Gen Payments Tech
FIS and Visa Team Up to Supercharge Payments Innovation for Regional and Community Banks
FIS®, a global fintech leader, today announced an expanded strategic partnership with Visa, aimed at delivering cutting-edge payments capabilities to regional and community banks across the U.S. The collaboration removes technological barriers that often prevent smaller financial institutions from accessing advanced solutions, empowering them to compete more effectively in today’s digital-first payments landscape.
“We’re helping small and midsize institutions punch above their weight,” said Chris Como, Head of Cards and Money Movement at FIS. “By integrating Visa’s advanced technologies into our ecosystem, we’re giving these institutions the tools they need to stay competitive and meet modern consumer expectations.”
Unlocking Next-Gen Capabilities for All
Through this expanded partnership, FIS clients will gain turnkey access to a suite of Visa-powered tools designed to boost revenue, reduce fraud, and enhance customer experiences. Key features include:
- Stop Payment Services: Lets cardholders—and call center reps—halt recurring charges at will, giving customers more control while reducing operational load on smaller institutions.
- Digital Campaign Manager: Enables banks to launch next-gen marketing efforts, such as AR-powered events and personalized digital outreach, driving acquisition and engagement.
- Wallet Link: Seamlessly pushes an issuer’s branded digital card to customer wallets, no app download required, helping stay top-of-wallet and cutting revenue loss from card inactivity.
- E-commerce Fraud Mitigation: Delivers an integrated solution to boost transaction approval rates while shielding issuers from chargebacks tied to online fraud.
“The average American holds nearly four credit cards,” Como noted. “Smaller issuers need a frictionless path to compete with larger players—this partnership helps make that possible.”
A Broader Ecosystem of Innovation
This move adds to FIS’ growing portfolio of strategic alliances aimed at reinventing the entire money lifecycle. Other recent partnerships include:
- Affirm as the exclusive pay-over-time provider for debit issuers
- Integrations with Oracle, PwC, and even Fulham Football Club to support broader finance, risk, and customer engagement initiatives
With the enhanced Visa partnership, FIS is deepening its commitment to democratizing access to advanced fintech tools, giving all institutions—regardless of size—a fighting chance to grow and retain customer loyalty.
“Our collaboration with FIS brings enterprise-grade tools to institutions of all sizes,” said Kathleen Pierce-Gilmore, SVP and Global Head of Visa Issuing Solutions. “Together, we’re empowering issuers to drive growth, reduce fraud, and deliver premium digital experiences.”
Availability and Next Steps
All solutions are expected to be available to FIS client issuers in 2025. Interested institutions can contact FIS Sales at www.fisglobal.com/contact-us.
To explore the full suite of FIS’ payment products, visit: FIS Payments Ecosystem
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