Visa Teams Up With BVNK to Launch Stablecoin Payouts

A significant development has emerged in the world of cryptocurrencies: global payment giant Visa has announced a partnership with BVNK, a company specializing in stablecoin infrastructure. This initiative will enable businesses to make instant payouts in stablecoins via the Visa Direct platform, making payments faster and more accessible, even outside of banking hours. The partnership builds on Visa's investment in BVNK back in May 2025, followed by Citigroup, highlighting the growing institutional trust in stablecoins as a stable tool for global transactions.

According to the details, BVNK will provide the infrastructure for moving and settling in stablecoins, integrating them into the Visa Direct network, which already processes real-time payments exceeding $1.7 trillion annually. Businesses will be able to pre-fund payouts with stablecoins, such as digital analogs of the US dollar, and send funds directly to recipients' digital wallets. This is particularly useful for sectors like gig economy salary payouts, cross-border transfers, or settlements with freelancers, where speed and low fees are critical.

The launch will begin with pilot programs in selected markets where there is high demand for digital asset payments, with further expansion based on client feedback. BVNK, which processes over $30 billion in stablecoins annually, will ensure regulatory compliance and fast settlement, making this service attractive for enterprises seeking to avoid delays in traditional banking systems.

Experts believe that this move by Visa signals a deeper integration of cryptocurrencies into the everyday financial system.

"This isn't just an experiment - it's the next stage in the evolution of payments, where stablecoins become part of the mainstream," noted Jesse Hemming, co-founder of BVNK, in his LinkedIn post.

Similar sentiments are echoed in other sources: the partnership could give Visa a competitive edge in a market where stablecoins are already used for global payments, reducing dependence on traditional currencies.