A history of success Producing such a stellar investment return as the one Visa has posted in the past 10 years can't happen without some strong financial performance. In the most recent fiscal quarter (Q1 2023, ended Dec. 31), Visa processed a whopping $3 trillion in payments volume, almost evenly split between the U.S. and international markets. During a time of heightened economic uncertainty, elevated inflation, and rising interest rates, Visa's continued network growth is impressive.