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Visa Signs 15-Year Lease to Move European HQ to Canary Wharf

The relocation highlights Canary Wharf’s revival powered by the Elizabeth line.

Overview

  • Visa agreed a 300,000 sq ft lease at One Canada Square and will shift its European headquarters from Paddington in summer 2028.
  • Canary Wharf Group reports more than 750,000 sq ft of office deals in 2025, the area’s strongest leasing year in over a decade.
  • JPMorgan plans a new 3 million sq ft London tower to serve as its main UK headquarters with capacity for about 12,000 people.
  • Canary Wharf’s resurgence is attributed to faster Elizabeth line connections, a pivot to mixed-use space, and a construction pipeline set to tighten after 2026.
  • Visa’s regional chief called the move a significant investment in its people, as analysts cite supportive budget measures and a steadier rate outlook lifting demand for prime offices.