Visa to move European HQ to Canary Wharf

Visa will make the switch from its current European base in Paddington in the summer of 2028, taking on 300,000 square feet of space on a 15-year lease term.

Antony Cahill, regional president and CEO, Visa Europe, says: “Digital payments power economies right across Europe. This exciting next step will better position us to pioneer the future of payments, giving Europeans access to world-class payment experiences while being offered the highest levels of security, resilience and reliability.”

Visa’s move is the latest sign that the £7 billion invested in new developments, infrastructure and amenities at Canary Wharf over the last six years is paying off.

JP Morgan recently decided to build a three million square feet base at the location, while fintech giant Revolut has already relocated to a 113,000 square foot office there and digital bank Zopa will also soon make the move.

Shobi Khan, CEO, CWG, says: “Visa joins a fintech community of more than 65 companies ranging from innovative startups to global leaders in our growing tech and AI community. This diverse customer base reflects our evolution into a thriving mixed-use district that supports customers at every stage of their journey.”