Visa and Mesh Partner to Enable Crypto Payments at 175 Million Merchants

Key Facts

1Visa and Mesh announced a partnership allowing users to spend cryptocurrency directly from digital wallets at 175 million merchant locations.

2The new technology enables payments without a dedicated crypto card, though it may trigger tax liabilities for users.

Visa and Mesh announced a partnership allowing users to spend cryptocurrency directly from digital wallets at 175 million merchant locations worldwide. 247wallst.com reported that the new technology enables payments without a dedicated crypto card by integrating digital wallets directly with Visa's merchant network.

Visa (V) was trading at $406.76 on October 20, 2026, while peer Mastercard (MA) was trading at $621.05 on the same date. American Express (AXP) closed at $316.41 on October 19, 2026. Reports noted that while the solution simplifies the user experience, it may trigger tax liabilities for users upon the disposal of digital assets.