Beyond by RS2, the innovation arm of RS2 Financial Services GmbH, has reached a major milestone by becoming a Principal Issuing Member of Visa in Europe. This achievement gives the company the ability to directly issue Visa cards, opening the door for banks, fintechs, corporates, and merchants to build flexible and scalable card programs under a trusted and regulated partner.
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With this new capability, Beyond by RS2 strengthens its role as a true end-to-end payments partner, unifying issuing, acquiring, and processing under one ecosystem. Businesses can now launch card programs without securing their own license through Beyond’s BIN sponsorship, or create co-branded cards that help enhance customer loyalty and elevate brand engagement. The company also offers a wide range of debit, credit, prepaid, and corporate card options in both physical and digital formats, fully compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Beyond by RS2 will also support clients with full program management, from card design and customer support to fraud monitoring and compliance oversight. Its regulatory expertise allows businesses to enter the market faster while ensuring strong protection and adherence to European standards across the EU and EEA.
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Reflecting on the milestone, Jens Mahlke, CEO of RS2 Financial Services GmbH, shared that becoming a Visa Principal Issuing Member is a significant step in delivering more value to customers and enabling them to bring innovative payment products to market with greater speed and confidence.
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With issuing, acquiring, and processing combined into one streamlined platform, Beyond by RS2 offers powerful solutions for companies building or expanding payments offerings, from employee benefit cards and loyalty programs to fuel cards and early-wage access tools. Supported by RS2 Group’s global payment infrastructure and cutting-edge processing technology, Beyond by RS2 is well positioned to help businesses innovate, scale, and confidently grow across Europe.
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