In many countries the Visa Debit functionality is often incorporated on the same plastic card that allows access to ATM and any domestic networks like EFTPOS or Interac.

[1] Today it is in wide issuance, and domestically switches over local networks, though for new banks, connection to Visa is permitted.

However, Interac's dominance has left little room for alternative debit networks such as Visa or Mastercard to be used for domestic transactions.

[5] Although Visa floated the prospect of competing directly with Interac in regards to point-of-sale transactions in 2009,[7] there has been no indication since 2010 that it is continuing to pursue this option.

[10][11] Many Irish banks, such as Permanent TSB, are now issuing Visa Debit cards to their current account customers as the domestic Laser scheme, usually co-badged with Maestro, was abandoned in the early 2010s.

The bank used to issue debit cards under the Visa Electron brand prior to losing its controlling interest at ICC credit company on 2000.

[21] The first debit card in the United Kingdom was launched by Barclays in June 1987 under the "Connect" brand.

[24] Numerous banks issue Visa-branded debit cards linked to accounts.

Also, in line with other credit and debit purchases, transactions under $25 are exempt from requiring signatures or PINs.