Edenred and Visa have signed a strategic partnership to drive innovation and expand their reach in commercial and consumer payment ecosystems.

The first Visa‑enabled Edenred virtual payment solutions will roll out from the beginning of 2026 in Europe

Edenred and Visa have already successfully collaborated in Latin America and the United States and the first Visa‑enabled Edenred virtual payment solutions will roll out from the beginning of 2026 with additional programmes launching across Europe.

The 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 – while enabling Visa to draw on Edenred’s commercial position its markets.

Through this partnership, 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 modernise payments across Europe and beyond.”

For Visa, the partnership supports 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 at 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.”