59% of US card issuers now offer instant digital wallet issuance, reshaping competitive.

Visa DPS signaled an acquisition thesis on September 18, 2026.

Primary

Visa DPS

Date

September 18, 2026

Sub-sector

Card Issuing

This trend shows major issuers are prioritizing speed-to-spend and digital-first strategies. Sub-$250M card tech and embedded finance founders should understand this shift in buyer behavior—instant issuance is becoming table stakes, not a differentiator.

Primary company

Visa DPS

Counterparty

Not disclosed

Amount

Not disclosed

Event date

September 18, 2026

Sub-sector

Card Issuing

HQ

Not disclosed

Structure

Not disclosed

Source published

Not disclosed

Publisher

PYMNTS

Source: pymnts.com