Smart data to fuel your business

Increase fraud protection at the pump.

Visa Transaction Advisor

Automated fuel dispensers (AFDs) continue to be a prime target for criminals. Visa Transaction Advisor (VTA) helps prevent fraud right at the pump. Using Visa’s intelligent analytics, VTA provides real-time assessment of the most at-risk Visa card transactions so that you can stop card fraud before it happens.

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How it works

Customer swipes

A customer uses their Visa card at a participating automated fuel dispenser.

Transaction analysis

Analyzing up to 500 different variables, Visa Transaction Advisor calculates the risk of the transaction.

Increased protection

If the risk score is too high, the customer is prompted to go inside to complete the purchase.

Features + Benefits

Protect against AFD fraud while improving your bottom line.

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Real-time risk assessment

Uses a sophisticated scoring model to determine the risk of each Visa transaction—the greater the risk, the higher the score
Sends a request for the customer to pay inside if the risk score is above the predetermined threshold·
Meets your specific needs with customizable threshold rules

Benefits for your business

Strong risk evaluation using Visa’s extensive data
Little or no new investment in infrastructure
Peace of mind for cardholders while maintaining a positive customer experience
Simple setup and easy implementation
Assistance with cross-border transactions (purchases made in the U.S. with Visa cards issued abroad)