V · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Acquisition — Prisma and Newpay
VISA INC. · 2026-07-29 · Importance 59 · Surprise 60 · In source text
Visa acquired Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.U. and Newpay S.A.U. in Argentina in February 2026. Total cash purchase consideration was $1.5 billion. Acquisition-related professional fees and integration costs contributed to higher nine-month professional fees. The transaction expanded Visa’s business presence in Argentina and contributed to higher personnel and network investment costs.
Key facts
- In February 2026, Visa acquired Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.U. (Prisma) and Newpay S.A.U. (Newpay) in Argentina for total purchase consideration of $1.5 billion in cash.
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -1.5% | In February 2026, Visa acquired Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.U. (Prisma) and Newpay S.A.U. (Newpay) in Argentina for total purchase… |
| assets | positive | realized | +1.5% | In February 2026, Visa acquired Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.U. (Prisma) and Newpay S.A.U. (Newpay) in Argentina for total purchase… |