How to buy Visa shares in 2025
Visa ($V) is a global payment technology company that facilitates digital payments, connecting consumers, businesses and banks through a secure and fast payment network.👉 Read on to learn about Visa and how to buy $V shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy Visa stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether V or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in Visa is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy Visa stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including V.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy V shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for Visa or V
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for V shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of Visa shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase V shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for Visa shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
Visa company overview
Visa Inc. is one of the world's largest payment technology companies offering a wide range of digital payment solutions. Founded in 1958, Visa operates a global payment network that enables electronic funds transfers through credit, debit and prepaid cards. The company does not issue cards itself but acts as a facilitator, enabling transactions between consumers, merchants and financial institutions. VisaNet, its payment processing system, is known for its speed, reliability and security, handling billions of transactions annually. Visa’s vision is to be the best way to pay and be paid for everyone, everywhere. It aims to drive innovation in payment technology, making payments accessible, safe and seamless across the world.
Visa share price performance
The Visa share price was US$328.55 (+0.85%) as of market close.
Key metrics for Visa
Get a breakdown of Visa’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$328.55 |
| Market capitalisation | US$641.85B |
| PE Ratio | 33.10 |
| Earnings per share | US$9.93 |
| Day change | +0.85% |
| 52-week high | US$366.54 |
| 52-week low | US$252.70 |
Data updated as of March 15, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in Visa
Put your favourites on repeat - like Visa - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
Does Visa pay dividends?
Yes, Visa pays dividends.
| Dividend yield | 0.72% |
Data updated as of March 15, 2025.
What is the Visa price target?
The average price target for V is US$386.5 across 14 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 86% of analysts suggesting to buy, 14% suggest hold and 0% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell Visa shares?
The process of selling Visa shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own V shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find Visa
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy Visa shares?
Like any investment, Visa may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $V shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to V?
Mastercard Inc. ($MA): Mastercard is Visa’s closest competitor, offering a global payment network that facilitates electronic payments across debit, credit and prepaid cards for consumers and businesses. American Express Company ($AXP): American Express operates a closed-loop payment network, providing credit cards, charge cards and payment solutions, primarily focusing on affluent customers and businesses. PayPal Holdings, Inc. ($PYPL): PayPal is a digital payment company offering online money transfers and electronic payment solutions, enabling individuals and merchants to send and receive funds globally without physical cards.
What are some ETFs that hold V?
Vanguard Information Technology ETF ($VGT): VGT tracks the performance of the information technology sector, with Visa as one of its top holdings alongside tech giants like Apple and Microsoft. iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF ($IYG): This ETF targets the U.S. financial services sector, including major payment processors like Visa, along with banks, investment firms and insurance companies. SPDR S&P 500 ETF ($SPY): SPY tracks the S&P 500 index, which includes Visa as part of its diverse portfolio of large-cap U.S. companies spanning various sectors, including finance and technology.
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Visa Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake wall-st
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for Visa
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
So, in the case of Visa, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$331.34 at last market close.
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