Visa Launches Stablecoin Platform With OUSD.

• Visa launched VSP with OUSD support for secure institutional stablecoin operations.
• Wallet-as-a-Service lets firms manage stablecoins without building blockchain infrastructure.
• Beta platform connects stablecoin workflows with Visa’s global payment network.

Visa has introduced the Visa Stablecoin Platform (VSP), a new enterprise solution that enables financial institutions, fintech companies, and crypto firms to mint, manage, and transfer stablecoins. The platform launches with support for Open USD (OUSD) and is currently available to select clients through a beta program, expanding Visa’s blockchain-based payment infrastructure.

Visa Expands Stablecoin Services With OUSD Integration

Visa announced the launch of the Visa Stablecoin Platform on July 16, 2026, giving institutions a single environment to access stablecoin operations. The enterprise platform allows clients to mint, redeem, hold, and transfer Open USD (OUSD) while using Visa’s existing payment infrastructure.

The platform begins with support for OUSD, a stablecoin developed by Open Standard. The independent organization includes more than 140 founding partners across banking, payments, fintech, and crypto. Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase, Google, and U.S. Bank are among the companies supporting the initiative.

Visa said the platform simplifies how institutions bring fiat currency onchain. Instead of building separate blockchain infrastructure, clients can access stablecoin services through Visa’s managed environment.

The company also introduced a Wallet-as-a-Service feature. Institutions can either use Visa-managed wallets or connect their existing wallets to manage stablecoin operations. This includes minting, burning, storing, and transferring OUSD through integrated blockchain connectivity.

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According to Visa, the platform is designed for treasury management, payment settlement, and liquidity operations. It also provides interoperability with Visa’s existing stablecoin services, including stablecoin settlement and stablecoin-linked payment products.

Jack Forestell, Visa’s Chief Product and Strategy Officer, said stablecoins represent a new form of programmable money. However, he noted that operational complexity remains a major challenge for many institutions seeking practical adoption.

Platform Targets Institutional Blockchain Adoption

Visa said the Stablecoin Platform combines blockchain functionality with its existing payment network and security infrastructure. Consequently, institutions can integrate stablecoins into familiar financial workflows without replacing existing systems.

Clients using Visa’s treasury, settlement, and foreign exchange services can directly connect stablecoin operations with their current payment processes. This approach aims to reduce implementation barriers while supporting blockchain-based financial services.

The platform also includes governance and security features designed for enterprise users. 

These include dual-approval workflows, audit logs, secure passkeys, and transfer allow lists that help institutions manage digital asset activity under internal policies.

Visa stated that firms can connect bank accounts and assign user permissions before initiating stablecoin transactions. These controls support treasury teams managing regulated payment and liquidity operations.

The company confirmed that the platform is currently in beta testing with selected clients. 

Feedback from early participants will help shape future development before a wider commercial rollout.

The launch reflects growing institutional interest in stablecoins as financial firms seek faster settlement and programmable payment infrastructure. 

By introducing a unified platform centered on OUSD, Visa is positioning itself as a provider of enterprise blockchain infrastructure alongside its traditional global payments network.