Bridging gaps in financial access, one transaction at a time
Visa Sponsorship
UBX, as a Visa principal member, offers sponsorship programmes for financial institutions — including banks, MNOs and fintech companies — enabling them to participate in the Visa network. Whether you aim to issue Visa cards or acquire Visa payment acceptance, UBX guides you every step of the way.
Issuing sponsorship
UBX acts as your sponsor so you can issue debit, credit, prepaid and virtual Visa cards without obtaining direct membership — with support from application processing and Visa compliance to ongoing programme management.
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Faster market entry
Bypass the lengthy direct membership process and launch your Visa programme quicker.
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Reduced costs
Sponsorship can be more cost-effective than obtaining a direct Visa membership.
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Access to a global network
Offer internationally recognised cards backed by Visa’s reach and reputation.
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Simplified operations
UBX handles many administrative tasks so you can focus on your core business.
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Dispute management
Support with chargebacks and disputes initiated by cardholders.
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Reconciliation
Tools and support for accurate matching of transactions between your institution and Visa.
Acquiring sponsorship
Accept a broad range of Visa payment options — ATMs, POS terminals, eCommerce gateways and Visa on Mobile — backed by UBX’s partnership network with acquiring banks and processors.
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Nationwide reach (Umoja Switch)
By enabling Umoja Switch ATMs to acquire Visa cards, UBX expands Visa acceptance across a wider network.
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Increased sales
Offer convenient payment options to attract new customers.
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Secure transactions
UBX is PCI DSS compliant and processes with trusted partners.
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Enhanced customer experience
A seamless, reliable payment experience for your customers.
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Dispute management
Chargebacks and disputes resolved quickly and fairly.
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Reconciliation
Accurate transaction matching that simplifies accounting.