Sabre has partnered with Visa to support the growth of business-to-business (B2B) virtual payments in the travel industry.

Under the agreement, travel buyers and suppliers will be able to pay and get paid with virtual Visa commercial cards, through the Sabre Virtual Payments solution.

"Bringing together Visa's leadership position in digital B2B payments with Sabre's virtual payment technology and global network of customers represents a tremendous opportunity to increase the adoption of B2B virtual payments in the travel industry," said Wade Jones, president of Sabre Travel Network. "Sabre's investment in virtual payments and its integration into existing agency processes makes it quick and easy for our customers to adopt and use."

Sabre Virtual Payments is a flexible electronic payment solution for the travel industry, offering multi-bank, multi-card, credit and prepaid accounts that allow customers to select the best payment option to ensure the most favorable payment terms.

"Supporting the expansion of electronic B2B payments in the travel industry is one of our core focus areas," said Kevin Phalen, global head, Visa Business Solutions, Visa. "By bringing together Visa and Sabre's travel-industry capabilities and solutions, we will help further streamline cash flow and overall finance management practices for suppliers and buyers, helping remove barriers to transparency in business payments created by paper-based processes."

About Sabre Corporation

Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than160 countries around the world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.

Lyndsey Weaver