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This excerpt taken from the V 10-K filed Nov 21, 2008.

Operating Revenues

The following table sets forth the components of our total operating revenues for the periods presented.

 

     Fiscal Year ended
September 30,
    $ Change    % Change  
     Visa Inc.
2008
    Visa
U.S.A.
2007
    Visa
U.S.A.
2006
    2008
vs.
2007
    2007
vs.
2006
   2008
vs.
2007
    2007
vs.
2006
 
     (in millions, except percentages)  

Service fees

   $ 3,061     $ 1,945     $ 1,610     $ 1,116     $ 335    57 %   21 %

Data processing fees

     2,073       1,416       1,248       657       168    46 %   13 %

International transaction fees

     1,721       454       398       1,267       56    279 %   14 %

Other revenues

     569       280       280       289       —      103 %   —    

Volume and support incentives

     (1,161 )     (505 )     (588 )     (656 )     83    130 %   (14 )%
                                           

Total Operating Revenues

   $ 6,263     $ 3,590     $ 2,948     $ 2,673     $ 642    74 %   22 %
                                           
This excerpt taken from the V 10-Q filed Aug 13, 2008.

Operating Revenues

Our operating revenues consist of gross operating revenues reduced by payments made to customers and merchants under volume and support incentive arrangements. Gross operating revenues consist of service fees, data processing fees, international transaction fees and other revenues. Our operating revenues are primarily generated from fees calculated on the payments volume of activity on Visa-branded cards, which we refer to as service fees, and from the fees charged for providing transaction processing, which we refer to as data processing fees. Payments volume is reported by our customers and transactional information is accumulated by our transaction processing systems. Historically, pricing has varied among our different geographies because geographies outside the United States had operated under an association business model with distinct, autonomous strategies, boards of directors and management teams. In 2007, geographies outside the United States began the transition to a business model seeking to increase profitability and made competitive increases in their pricing structure. Competitive pricing changes were made in this regard during fiscal 2007 and we will continue to assess opportunities for competitive adjustments that align with the value and growth opportunities provided to our customers.

We do not earn revenues from, or bear credit risk with respect to, interest and fees paid by cardholders on Visa-branded cards. Our issuing customers have the responsibility for issuing cards and determining interest rates and fees paid by cardholders, and most other competitive card features. Nor do we earn revenues from the fees that merchants are charged for card acceptance, including the merchant discount rate. Our acquiring customers, which are generally responsible for soliciting merchants, establish and earn these fees.

The following sets forth the components of our operating revenues:

This excerpt taken from the V 10-Q filed May 13, 2008.

Operating Revenues

Our operating revenues consist of gross operating revenues reduced by payments made to customers and merchants under volume and support incentive arrangements. Gross operating revenues consist of service fees, data processing fees, international transaction fees and other revenues. Our operating revenues are based upon aggregate payments volume reported by our customers or transactional information accumulated by our transaction processing systems. Our operating revenues are primarily generated from fees calculated on the payments volume of activity on Visa-branded cards, which we refer to as service fees, and from the fees charged for providing transaction processing, which we refer to as data processing fees. Historically, pricing has varied among our different geographies because geographies outside the United States had operated under an association business model with distinct, autonomous strategies, boards of directors, and management teams. In 2007, geographies outside the United States began the transition to a business model seeking to increase profitability and made competitive increases in their pricing structure. Competitive pricing changes were made in this regard during fiscal 2007 and we will continue to assess opportunities for competitive adjustments. Pricing may be modified on a customer-by-customer basis through volume and support incentive arrangements.

 

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We do not earn revenues from, or bear credit risk with respect to, interest and fees paid by cardholders on Visa-branded cards. Our issuing customers have the responsibility for issuing cards and determining interest rates and fees paid by cardholders, and most other competitive card features. Nor do we earn revenues from the fees that merchants are charged for card acceptance, including the merchant discount rate. Our acquiring customers, which are generally responsible for soliciting merchants, establish and earn these fees.

The following sets forth the components of our operating revenues:

This excerpt taken from the V 10-Q filed Feb 13, 2008.

Operating Revenues

Operating revenues were $1,488 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to $845 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006, reflecting an increase of $643 million, or 76%. The increase in operating revenues primarily reflects the inclusion of $565 million of operating revenues from other regions upon the reorganization on October 1, 2007 offset by the absence of data processing and other revenues previously earned from Visa International and Visa Canada.

The following table compares our operating revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2007 with those of Visa U.S.A. for the three months ended December 31, 2006.

 

         Three Months Ended    
December 31,
    2007 vs. 2006  
     2007     2006     $ Change     % Change  
     (in millions, except percentages)  

Service fees

   $ 732     $ 451     $ 281     62 %

Data processing fees

     492       331       161     49  

Volume and support incentives

     (250 )     (97 )     (153 )   158  

International transaction fees

     381       106       275     259  

Other revenues

     133       54       79     146  
                          

Total Operating Revenues

   $ 1,488     $ 845     $ 643     76 %
                          

 

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Service fees

The increase in service fees is primarily driven by the inclusion of service fees from acquired regions upon the reorganization on October 1, 2007, which represent $195 million, or 43%, of the increase. An additional increase of $50 million, or 11%, is attributable to new acceptance fees introduced in April 2007. The remainder of the increase primarily reflects U.S. payments volume growth of 11%.

Data processing fees

The increase in data processing fees is primarily due to the inclusion of data processing fees from acquired regions upon the reorganization on October 1, 2007, which represent $108 million of the increase, or 33%. Growth in data processing fees in the United States increased $73 million, or 22% primarily reflecting the combined impacts of 13% growth in transaction counts, competitive pricing increases related to the Interlink Network of $23 million, or 7%, and new data processing fees related to new fraud product offerings, of $8 million or 2%. These increases are offset by the absence of $21 million data processing revenues previously earned from Visa International regions and Visa Canada. Upon the reorganization, Visa U.S.A., Visa International, and Visa Canada became direct or indirect subsidiaries of Visa Inc.

Volume and support incentives

Volume and support incentives increased $56 million or 58% due to inclusion of volume and support incentives from the acquired regions upon the reorganization on October 1, 2007. As anticipated, volume and support incentives increased due to obligations assumed upon retirement of certain issuer programs in 2007. This increase represented $46 million or 47% of the growth in volume and support incentives. New contracts entered into after December 31, 2006 increased volume and support incentives by $29 million or 30%. Finally, during the first quarter of fiscal 2007, volume and support incentives were reduced by $38 million in performance adjustments due to the impact of lower revised estimates of performance under these agreements as the rate of payments volume growth softened in the United States, and due to a customer’s lack of performance on a bonus target. The year-to-year difference in performance adjustments recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2006 resulted in an increase in volume and support incentives of $28 million or 29%. The remainder of the increase primarily reflects growth in volume and support incentives due to higher payments and transaction volume.

The actual amount of volume and support incentives will vary based on modifications to performance expectations for these contracts, amendments to contracts, or new contracts. The second quarter of fiscal 2008 will also include a charge in volume and support incentives related to a specific provision of a customer agreement which was triggered in January 2008.

International transaction fees

International transaction fees increased $248 million or 234% due to inclusion of international transaction fees of acquired regions upon the reorganization on October 1, 2007. The remainder of the increase is attributable to growth in multi-currency payments volume in the United States which increased by 23% reflecting more cross-border transactions and continued expansion in the use of electronic payments for travel purposes as overall global travel has increased.

Other revenues

The increase in other revenues reflects inclusion of other revenues from acquired regions upon the reorganization on October 1, 2007, representing $52 million of the increase, or 96%. License fees earned under the framework agreement with Visa Europe, which became effective at the time of the reorganization, represented $44 million, or 81% of the increase. These increases were offset by the absence of $30 million in project revenues previously earned for services provided to Visa International regions and Visa Canada. The remainder of the increase in other revenues is primarily due to an increase of $13 million in fees related to the

 

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Visa Extras loyalty platform in which enrolled Visa cardholders earn reward points toward qualifying purchases. Revenues associated with Visa Extras would be expected to increase over time as payment volumes associated with enrolled payments products increase. Visa earns revenues from its financial service institution customers for administrative and rewards fulfillment services performed in support of the Visa Extras platform.

This excerpt taken from the V 10-Q filed Feb 4, 2008.

Operating Revenues

Operating revenues were $1,488 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to $845 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006, reflecting an increase of $643 million, or 76%. The increase in operating revenues primarily reflects the inclusion of $565 million of operating revenues from other regions upon the reorganization on October 1, 2007 offset by the absence of data processing and other revenues previously earned from Visa International and Visa Canada.

The following table compares our operating revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2007 with those of Visa U.S.A. for the three months ended December 31, 2006.

 

         Three Months Ended    
December 31,
    2007 vs. 2006  
     2007     2006     $ Change     % Change  
     (in millions, except percentages)  

Service fees

   $ 732     $ 451     $ 281     62 %

Data processing fees

     492       331       161     49  

Volume and support incentives

     (250 )     (97 )     (153 )   158  

International transaction fees

     381       106       275     259  

Other revenues

     133       54       79     146  
                          

Total Operating Revenues

   $ 1,488     $ 845     $ 643     76 %
                          

Service fees

The increase in service fees is primarily driven by the inclusion of service fees from acquired regions upon the reorganization on October 1, 2007, which represent $195 million, or 43%, of the increase. An additional increase of $50 million, or 11%, is attributable to new acceptance fees introduced in April 2007. The remainder of the increase primarily reflects U.S. payments volume growth of 11%.

 

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Data processing fees

The increase in data processing fees is primarily due to the inclusion of data processing fees from acquired regions upon the reorganization on October 1, 2007, which represent $108 million of the increase, or 33%. Growth in data processing fees in the United States contributed to $73 million of the increase, or 22%, reflecting the combined impacts of new fraud product offerings, debit processing pricing increases, and 13% growth in transaction counts. These increases are offset by the absence of $21 million data processing revenues previously earned from Visa International regions and Visa Canada. Upon the reorganization, Visa U.S.A., Visa International, and Visa Canada became direct or indirect subsidiaries of Visa Inc.

Volume and support incentives

Volume and support incentives increased $56 million or 58% due to inclusion of volume and support incentives from the acquired regions upon the reorganization on October 1, 2007. As anticipated, volume and support incentives increased due to obligations assumed upon retirement of certain issuer programs in 2007. This increase represented $46 million or 47% of the growth in volume and support incentives. New contracts entered into after December 31, 2006 increased volume and support incentives by $29 million or 30%. Finally, during the first quarter of fiscal 2007, volume and support incentives were reduced by $38 million in performance adjustments due to the impact of lower revised estimates of performance under these agreements as the rate of payments volume growth softened in the United States, and due to a customer’s lack of performance on a bonus target. The year-to-year difference in performance adjustments recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2006 resulted in an increase in volume and support incentives of $28 million or 29%. The remainder of the increase primarily reflects growth in volume and support incentives due to higher payments and transaction volume.

The actual amount of volume and support incentives will vary based on modifications to performance expectations for these contracts, amendments to contracts, or new contracts. The second quarter of fiscal 2008 will also include a charge in volume and support incentives related to a specific provision of a customer agreement which was triggered in January 2008.

International transaction fees

International transaction fees increased $248 million or 234% due to inclusion of international transaction fees of acquired regions upon the reorganization on October 1, 2007. The remainder of the increase is attributable to growth in multi-currency payments volume in the United States reflecting more cross-border transactions and continued expansion in the use of electronic payments for travel purposes as overall global travel has increased.

Other revenues

The increase in other revenues reflects inclusion of other revenues from acquired regions upon the reorganization on October 1, 2007, representing $52 million of the increase, or 96%. License fees earned under the framework agreement with Visa Europe, which became effective at the time of the reorganization, represented $44 million, or 81% of the increase. These increases were offset by the absence of $30 million in project revenues previously earned for services provided to Visa International regions and Visa Canada. The remainder of the increase in other revenues is primarily due to increases in revenues related to the Visa Extras loyalty platform described above.

This excerpt taken from the V 10-K filed Feb 4, 2008.

Operating Revenues

Operating revenues were $3.0 billion and $2.7 billion in fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005, respectively, reflecting an increase of $0.3 billion, or 11%. The increase in operating revenues was primarily driven by increases in service fees and data processing fees due to growth in payments volume and transactions, both of which increased 17% during fiscal 2006. In fiscal 2006, growth in consumer credit volume continued to favorably impact operating revenues, driven largely by Visa Signature, Visa U.S.A.’s premium credit platform, which generates higher fees. Operating revenues were also impacted by growth in debit volumes and transactions processed, reflecting the ongoing impact of certain member conversions to the debit Interlink platform.

 

     Fiscal Year     2006 vs. 2005  
     2006     2005     $ Change     % Change  
   (in millions, except percentages)  

Service fees

   $ 1,610     $ 1,447     $ 163     11 %

Data processing fees

     1,248       1,139       109     10 %

Volume and support incentives

     (588 )     (524 )     (64 )   12 %

International transaction fees

     398       360       38     11 %

Other revenues

     280       243       37     15 %
                          

Total Operating Revenues

   $ 2,948     $ 2,665     $ 283     11 %
                          
This excerpt taken from the V 10-K filed Dec 21, 2007.

Operating Revenues

Operating revenues were $3.0 billion and $2.7 billion in fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005, respectively, reflecting an increase of $0.3 billion, or 11%. The increase in operating revenues was primarily driven by increases in service fees and data processing fees due to growth in payments volume and transactions, both of which increased 17% during fiscal 2006. In fiscal 2006, growth in consumer credit volume continued to favorably impact operating revenues, driven largely by Visa Signature, Visa U.S.A.’s premium credit platform, which generates higher fees. Operating revenues were also impacted by growth in debit volumes and transactions processed, reflecting the ongoing impact of certain member conversions to the debit Interlink platform.

 

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     Fiscal Year     2006 vs. 2005  
     2006     2005     $ Change     % Change  
   (in millions, except percentages)  

Service fees

   $ 1,610     $ 1,447     $ 163     11 %

Data processing fees

     1,248       1,139       109     10 %

Volume and support incentives

     (588 )     (524 )     (64 )   12 %

International transaction fees

     398       360       38     11 %

Other revenues

     280       243       37     15 %
                          

Total Operating Revenues

   $ 2,948     $ 2,665     $ 283     11 %
                          

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