Visa plans first global technology and product hub in Poland

Visa, one of the world’s leading digital payments companies, plans to open a global retail and product facility in Poland, which will be the first project of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe. The investment aims to support a 24/7 innovation development model and further drive the rapid growth of digital commerce and payments. The Polish Investment and Trade Agency supported the company throughout its investment process.

“Visa’s decision to locate a technology centre in Poland confirms how valued Polish programmers are on the global IT scene. PAIH’s support for the company during the investment process included a number of activities, including providing information about the IT sector, talks on Poland’s future prospects and the company’s development in the country. This investment undoubtedly confirms that Poland is the undisputed leader in attracting the most advanced investment projects in Central and Eastern Europe,” said Paweł Kurtasz, Chairman of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency’s Management Board.

This investment will be Visa’s fifth global technological-product hub of strategic importance. This investment project in Poland is part of Visa’s drive to innovate and invest in the European region. Visa will explore new ways to leverage the skills of young CEE professionals and accelerate product development and innovation on a broad scale, benefiting both consumers and its customers, as well as buyers and sellers worldwide. By 2025, the Hub will employ 1,500 technology specialists.