Visa recently announced that Visa Checkout has reached more than 20 million enrolled accounts, according to a press release.

In the same release, the card network announced that it is continuing to expand to new markets in 2017 with planned launches in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Ukraine.

"Visa Checkout continues to simplify the online checkout process for consumers, while helping merchants increase sales and convert items in the cart to completed purchases," Sam Shrauger, senior vice president of digital solutions at Visa, said in a statement. "Reaching 20 million enrolled accounts is a huge achievement and further affirms Visa Checkout's purpose of bringing the trust and security of your Visa card to the evolving digital world."

Among the merchants who have recently adopted Visa Checkout are HSN, Alaska Airlines, Avis Budget, Cole Haan, Emirates Airline, FIFA, Marriott, Sam’s Club and Wal-Mart.