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X Partners with Visa to Launch Real-Time Payment System

X announces collaboration with Visa to introduce real-time payment features on its platform, moving towards Elon Musk's vision of an 'everything app.'

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  1. Elon Musk's X and Visa ink deal as it pursues becoming the 'everything' app

    The partnership with Visa marks a significant step towards Elon Musk's vision of transforming X into a versatile 'everything' app that integrates financial services directly within the social media experience.

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  2. Musk’s X Secures Visa Deal to Power Payment Services

    Elon Musk's vision for X as an 'everything app' is steadily taking shape, positioning the platform as a formidable contender in the mobile payment landscape.

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  3. Elon Musk's X partners with Visa on payment service in an effort to become an 'everything app,'

    X's partnership with Visa represents a significant step towards realizing Elon Musk's long-held vision of an "everything app," but the challenges posed by a competitive landscape and regulatory scrutiny loom large.

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  4. Elon Musk's X Partners with Visa on Payment Service in an Effort to Become an 'everything App,'

    The partnership between X and Visa marks a significant step towards realizing Elon Musk's long-cherished vision of creating an 'everything app,' but the path ahead is fraught with challenges as competition heats up and the platform's reputation continues to be tested.

    Elon Musk's X Partners with Visa on Payment Service in an Effort to Become an 'everything App,'

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Updated: Jan 28th, 2025, 7:02 PM ET

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X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, plans to launch the 'X Money Account,' supported by Visa for peer-to-peer payments and digital wallets. Announced by CEO Linda Yaccarino, the service aims to facilitate real-time payments using Visa Direct, reaffirming Musk's ambition to achieve a super app similar to China's WeChat. Details on international expansion and exact launch dates remain unclear, but this partnership marks a significant step in X's strategy to enhance user experience and compete in a crowded digital payments landscape.

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