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Kelly Devine shares our commitment to Europe in action: we’re localising critical payment operations in Europe, we're investing to keep the primary copy of European transaction data in Europe, we're enabling offline payments, and we're strengthening our European board.

Buying the new bike you’ve been thinking about can be easier than it sounds. Many people today are using AI‑powered assistants to narrow down options and find the right fit, whether that’s for city commuting, weekend trails or everyday reliability.

We are focused on building Europe’s infrastructure, governance and partnerships locally — while bringing the strength, reach and scale of a global network.

Europe’s tourism sector is the envy of the world. As the most visited continent worldwide, the region is home to some of the globe’s top cultural and heritage attractions and natural wonders. And across Europe’s 44 countries are diverse destinations with unique offerings helping to power local economic growth.

As our world becomes faster, smarter and more interconnected, scammers are evolving in parallel, developing ever more sophisticated ways to exploit trust. By harnessing new technologies and behavioural insights, they are refining their methods to appear ever more credible and convincing. While attacks on systems continue, today’s fraudsters are increasingly targeting people, often relying on psychological manipulation to achieve their goals.

Here’s what Valentine's Day spending data reveals about romance around the world.