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Visa & Main: At the corner of commerce and community
Supporting small and local businesses. Bringing together capabilities across the Visa network to help small businesses succeed.
How Visa & Main helps small businesses thrive
Business Capital
Visa & Main helps small businesses access the funding they need to grow. We’re making it easier for neighborhood shops, businesses, and online sellers to access capital that helps them hire, build inventory, or expand.
The program is committed to funding organizations that best support small and local businesses.
Learn more about the small business loans available through Visa & Main's partner Lendistry.
Lendistry's small business loans
Business Connect
Visa & Main Business Connect puts small businesses in the spotlight by bringing them closer to more customers and other opportunities.
From major events like the FIFA World Cup to seasonal events and sponsorships, Visa & Main connects people with neighborhood shops, restaurants, and retailers, and helps them discover, support, and spend locally.
Small business owners can also receive marketing support and practical tools to boost their visibility and turn new attention into lasting growth. Resources include:
Fan Connection Playbook: FIFA World Cup 2026
Business Essentials
Visa & Main offers products and services from Visa and our partners that make running a small business easier — Visa & Main Business Essentials.
From accepting cards and managing spending to helping to protect against fraud and saving on everyday business expenses, Visa & Main Business Essentials gives neighborhood shops and online businesses the behind-the-scenes support they need so they can focus on what they do best.
Accept and manage payments with Authorize.net
Practical Business Skills training
Tools and resources on the Small Business Hub
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"Small businesses are the heartbeat of local communities and represent nearly half of our country’s economic activity. Visa & Main is a platform built to meet small business owners where they are—in our local neighborhoods and at community events across the country." Kim Lawrence Regional President of North America, Visa