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Mastercard and Singapore Airlines partner, today announcing a five-year strategic partnership, appointing Mastercard as the […]
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March 28 2024
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Mastercard and Zenith Bank Introduce New Payment Cards to Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
March 28 2024
Mastercard has announced the launch of two innovative payment cards in collaboration with Zenith Bank, […]
Juni Moves to Direct Issuing With Mastercard
March 27 2024
Juni, the financial platform for digital commerce, announced today it has received a Mastercard Issuing […]
Mastercard Hosts 2024 Fintech Forum: Fostering Fintech Ecosystem Collaboration and Innovation
March 25 2024
In a noteworthy celebration of Nigeria’s dynamic financial technology ecosystem, Mastercard convened key stakeholders at […]
New Mastercard Report Reveals Key Trends & Opportunities to Digitize Remittances in Latin America and the Caribbean
March 22 2024
Mastercard has released a whitepaper on the state of remittances, also known as cross-border payments, […]
ING and Mastercard Partner to Enhance the Online Shopping Experience for Customers with Click to Pay
March 21 2024
ING and Mastercard partner to make payments easier and safer for consumers when shopping online […]
Mastercard Returns as Headline Partner of Open Banking Expo Canada 2024
March 20 2024
Mastercard is confirmed as headline partner for the 2024 Open Banking Expo Canada, scheduled for […]
Noise, Airtel Payments Bank and Mastercard Launch a New Way to Pay; With Airtel Payments Bank Smart Watch
March 20 2024
Airtel Payments Bank collaborated with Noise, India’s leading smartwatch brand, and Mastercard, a global technology […]
Network International Leverages Mastercard’s AI-Powered Brighterion Solution to Protect Over 60,000 Merchants From Fraud
March 20 2024
Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, has […]
Mastercard Enables Convenient and Secure International Remittances to Alipay Wallet
March 19 2024
Mastercard continues to expand its cross-border payment solutions with a new connection to Alipay, China’s […]
EXCLUSIVE: "The Hard Yards" - Sabrina Tharani, Mastercard in 'The Fintech Magazine'
March 15 2024
Mastercard’s Start Path programme has been rooting for fintech founders for a decade. Programme Leader […]
Mastercard Simplifies Subscription Management with Smart Subscriptions
March 13 2024
Mastercard has unveiled Smart Subscriptions, an open-banking powered subscriptions management solution that financial institutions can […]
Mastercard and CinemaPlus Announces Strategic Partnership: Launching "CineMastercard"
March 12 2024
Mastercard, a global technology leader in the payments industry, and CkaucinemaPlus, Azerbaijan premium class cinema […]
Mastercard Appoints Jon Huntsman, Jr. as Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth
March 11 2024
Mastercard today announced Jon Huntsman will join as Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth, effective […]
Mastercard and Nexi Team Up to Advance Open Banking Payments Across Europe
March 11 2024
Mastercard’s open banking technology to enable more choice and power seamless, secure digital payments across […]
Xsolla Debuts Xsolla Wallet, Empowering Creators Access to Embedded Finance Solutions
March 7 2024
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announces Xsolla Wallet, highlighting its commitment to empowering […]
Mastercard And First Abu Dhabi Bank Ink Exclusive Long-term Global Partnership To Redefine The Region’s Payments Landscape
March 7 2024
Mastercard and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the largest bank in the UAE, have announced […]
Mastercard and ALEXBANK announce partnership
March 5 2024
Mastercard has announced a partnership with ALEXBANK, a bank of the Intesa Sanpaolo group. This […]
Mastercard partners with Central Bank of Jordan to build a more robust digital payment ecosystem in the Kingdom
March 5 2024
Mastercard with Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) collaborates to develop a payment ecosystem digitization blueprint […]
G2 Risk Solutions and Mastercard Combine AI and Merchant Insights for Superior Transaction Laundering Detection
March 4 2024
G2 Risk Solutions (G2RS), the leading provider of merchant risk intelligence for the global payments […]
£125K Investment for Dementia-Friendly Debit Card and App, Sibstar
March 1 2024
Jayne Sibley, who created Sibstar, a debit card and mobile app that helps people living […]
Mastercard partners with Loop to launch innovative payment solutions in Saudi Arabia
February 29 2024
Mastercard has partnered with Loop, a leading digital payments technology company licensed by SAMA, to […]
Mastercard and MTN Group Fintech partner to drive acceleration of mobile money ecosystem in Africa across 13 markets
February 29 2024
Mastercard and MTN Group Fintech have signed a multi-market agreement that will set in motion […]
Landmark CFIT Report Delivers Kalifa Review Recommendations on Open Finance
February 29 2024
The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) today publishes a report setting out the […]
Mastercard Open Banking enhances the debit and prepaid digital account opening experience
February 28 2024
Today Mastercard announced the Open Banking for Account Opening program, providing a foundational set of […]
Mastercard and DIFC Innovation Hub host thought leadership forum for businesses to drive sustainable growth
February 26 2024
Mastercard and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub, the largest financial innovation ecosystem in […]
The Fintech Magazine Issue #31
February 23 2024
Welcome to The Fintech Magazine Issue #31! In this bumper issue is another collection of […]
The Fintech Show #140: Partnering Towards US Success with Kani, FIS, Mastercard and ATPC
February 22 2024
In this episode of the Fintech Show, we speak to Mike Kresse from FIS, Marc […]
Mastercard shines a light on music trailblazers ahead of The BRIT Awards 2024
February 22 2024
Mastercard is celebrating its 26th year as headline sponsor of The BRIT Awards. This year, […]
Mastercard and Swoo Partner to Offer Crypto Cashback on Everyday Purchases
February 21 2024
Swoo, a mobile wallet blending traditional and crypto payments, has teamed up with Mastercard to […]
Episode Six selected to join Mastercard Engage Programme for instalments in Europe
February 15 2024
Building upon its initial enrolment in the Mastercard Engage Programme, Episode Six (E6), a leading […]
Mastercard expands partnership with Bank of Punjab to redefine digital payments for Pakistan’s commercial segment
February 14 2024
Mastercard and the Bank of Punjab (BOP) have expanded their partnership to cover the commercial […]
Kelly Devine appointed as Commissioner to the Financial Inclusion Commission
February 13 2024
The Financial Inclusion Commission has announced that Kelly Devine, Mastercard Divisional President, UK & Ireland, […]
Mastercard and Al Baraka Bank partner to elevate banking experience in Egypt
February 12 2024
In line with its commitment to providing the latest in digital payments, Al Baraka Bank […]
Mastercard joins U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium to guide national AI standards
February 9 2024
Mastercard has announced it is joining with the U.S. Department of Commerce to help establish […]
BCFC and Mastercard partner to launch commercial credit cards in the Kingdom of Bahrain
February 9 2024
Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company (BCFC), in a strategic partnership with Mastercard, is set to transform […]
Mastercard and the Egyptian Banks Company join forces to propel Egypt's economy into the digital age
February 8 2024
Mastercard collaborates with the Egyptian Banks Company (EBC) the advanced payments network and domestic operator […]
NovoPayment Partners with Mastercard to Grow Footprint in Mexico
February 6 2024
NovoPayment, a mission-critical financial and payments infrastructure provider, announced today that it has received Mastercard […]
Mastercard and Last Mile Solutions launch a universal payment-terminal solution for EV charging in Europe
February 5 2024
Today, Mastercard and Last Mile Solutions announced a new partnership to establish new payment standards […]
Mastercard supercharges consumer protection with gen AI
February 2 2024
As fraudsters increasingly exploit technology to try to thwart banks and their customers, Mastercard is […]
Ajman Bank steps up sustainability efforts with Mastercard solutions
February 1 2024
Ajman Bank has initiated a collaboration with Mastercard aimed at leveraging the technology giant’s innovative […]
Mastercard and BOK Financial Corporation announce expanded payments agreement
January 30 2024
Mastercard and BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: BOKF) today announced an expanded agreement making Mastercard the […]
Mastercard expands partnership with SadaPay to address financial needs of Pakistan’s SMEs and freelancers
January 30 2024
Mastercard and SadaPay have expanded their strategic business partnership to launch SME debit and credit […]
Fintech Helping Boost the Payment Industry
January 29 2024
Mastercard, the second-largest payment technology corporation in the world and platinum sponsor of the 2024 […]
COLIBRIX now is a principal member of Mastercard
January 29 2024
COLIBRIX proudly announces a significant milestone as the company has become a Mastercard Principal Member. […]
Mastercard strengthens collaboration with Booking.com to remove payment friction for travel partners
January 25 2024
Today, Mastercard announced it is strengthening its ongoing partnership with Booking.com, the world’s leading digital […]
Paymob, Mastercard team up to boost digital payment acceptance in MENA
January 25 2024
Paymob, the leading financial services enabler in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (MENA-P), […]
Mastercard and The Clearing House extend partnership on real-time payments
January 24 2024
Mastercard and The Clearing House (TCH) have announced an extended multi-year partnership, bringing the companies […]
Mastercard opens door for Strive EU Innovation Fund applications
January 23 2024
Mastercard has today opened the application window for its Strive EU Innovation Fund – a […]
Fidesmo integrates to Mastercard’s Token Connect and partners with German neobank VIMpay
January 22 2024
Fidesmo, a leader in providing secure and convenient contactless services, is proud to announce the […]
Mastercard and Abu Dhabi Global Market partner to empower UAE’s dynamic SME community
January 22 2024
Mastercard and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have announced a collaboration to fuel the growth […]
Mastercard is unlocking efficiencies in B2B healthcare payments through innovative partnership
January 18 2024
Fragmented, slow and inefficient payment processes have long been a challenge within the healthcare ecosystem. […]
TreviPay and Mastercard Partner to Launch B2B Net Terms Financing Capabilities for Any Supplier Accepting Credit Cards
January 16 2024
TreviPay, the most-trusted B2B payments and invoicing network, today announced the launch of its Universal […]
Mastercard partners with CarbonSifr to advance climate action in MENA region
January 16 2024
Mastercard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CarbonSifr, a UAE-based climate tech company, […]
Stc pay strengthens its digital payment offerings through a strategic partnership with Mastercard
January 15 2024
Bahrain’s most innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, stc pay, has announced […]
Tiqmo signs agreement to exclusively launch Mastercard prepaid cards through its mobile application in Saudi Arabia
January 15 2024
tiqmo, a leading innovative fintech application licensed by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), has signed […]
Dubai First takes the lead as the first issuer in the region to leverage Mastercard Token Connect services
January 12 2024
Dubai First, the consumer services platform under First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), has become the […]
Mastercard Announces Development of Inclusive AI Tool to Provide Personalized, Real-Time Assistance to Small Business Community
January 11 2024
Mastercard is in development on a new initiative to support small business owners globally with […]
U.S. Faster Payments Council Explores the Practicalities of Cross-Border Payments in a Faster Payments World
January 11 2024
The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster […]
Finix Launches Payouts: A Standalone Solution for Fast and Secure Money Movement
January 10 2024
Finix, the payments technology provider enabling businesses to accept and send payments online or in-person, […]
Andaria Enhances its Embedded Finance Offering with Mastercard
January 9 2024
Andaria, a pioneering fintech company, is delighted to announce its collaboration with Mastercard to empower […]
Mastercard collaborates with 4thWave to drive B2B payments across EEMEA
January 9 2024
Mastercard has partnered with 4thWave, an innovative finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) digital platform provider, to […]
Mastercard partners with illicocash to launch virtual cards in Democratic Republic of the Congo
January 8 2024
Mastercard has initiated a strategic partnership with illicocash, the fintech arm of Rawbank, to introduce […]
Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.K Shoppers return to the high street as restaurants thrive during the festive season
January 2 2024
According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse™, total U.K. retail sales (excluding auto) for the […]
Mastercard Economics Institute’s Economic Outlook for 2024: Empowered consumers to balance price and priority
December 22 2023
The Mastercard Economics Institute released ‘Economic Outlook 2024’, its annual report identifying the themes that […]
MDP takes the lead in launching the Mastercard Carbon Calculator in Egypt
December 20 2023
Mastercard has partnered with MDP to launch the first Carbon Calculator in Egypt, enabling customers […]
Mastercard's Contactless Solutions Drive Digital Payment Transformation in Nigeria
December 20 2023
Mastercard leads the charge in transforming the payment landscape in Nigeria as it unveils its […]
Mastercard Unveils Strategic Partnership with MRT Jakarta to Enhance Transit Experiences
December 19 2023
Mastercard has announced a partnership with PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda), the operator of MRT Jakarta […]
Consumers International partners with Mastercard to accelerate equitable global consumer protection in the digital economy
December 18 2023
Today, at Consumers International’s Global Congress in Nairobi, held once every four years to bring […]
Mastercard and WestJet continue offering outstanding travel experience for Canadians with partnership extension
December 15 2023
Mastercard and WestJet announce the long-term extension of their partnership agreement, expanding beyond powering transactions […]
Mastercard Partners with Further Ventures to Accelerate Next Generation Payments and Asset Management Infrastructure
December 14 2023
Mastercard and Further Ventures (Further), a leading venture building and investment firm based in Abu […]
80% of Mastercard cards in the UAE to be sustainable by 2025 as part of a world-first Sustainable Cards Pledge
December 12 2023
Thanks to commitments from the UAE’s banks, 80% of Mastercard cards in the market issued […]
FAB joins Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition to advance climate action in UAE
December 11 2023
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has become the latest member of Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, […]
ADCB introduces the region’s first Mastercard Carbon Calculator to support sustainability ambitions of business clients
December 8 2023
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) introduced the region’s first Mastercard Carbon Calculator, an innovative tool […]
Emburse and Mastercard Partner to Deliver Enhanced Security, Proactive Spend Control, and Transaction Data
December 7 2023
Emburse, a leader in travel and expense (T&E) management, today announced Mastercard as the new […]
Samsung Joins Mastercard For Payments With Wallet Express
December 7 2023
Samsung Electronics and Mastercard have announced their partnership on a newly launched Mastercard programme: Wallet […]
Fintech Frontier: Fideum Flourishes with Mastercard's Finitiv Award
December 6 2023
Fideum Group has been announced as the overall winner of the Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV Program […]
Conferma Pay and Mastercard Partner to Power Mobile Virtual Card Payments
December 6 2023
Conferma Pay and Mastercard have expanded their partnership to enable mobile virtual card payments. Mastercard’s […]
Mastercard and Neem Launch the First Embedded Finance Partnership in Pakistan
December 6 2023
Neem, a leading embedded finance platform in Pakistan, has entered a multifaceted partnership with Mastercard, […]
Mastercard and MDP forge strategic alliance to revolutionize the payment ecosystem in the region
December 4 2023
Mastercard and MDP, a modern payment processing powerhouse, have joined forces to revolutionize the payments […]
Dynamic Yield by Mastercard Unveils Shopping Muse: The Next Generation Personal Retail Assistant
December 1 2023
Bolstered by advanced personalization capabilities, the generative AI-based tool redefines a tailored retail experience Dynamic […]
Pluto announces strategic partnership with Mastercard to transform corporate spend management solutions
November 30 2023
Pluto, a leading provider of financial corporate spend management solutions in the UAE, has announced […]
Mastercard and Industrial Development Bank Partner to Advance the Digital Transformation in Egypt
November 23 2023
The Industrial Development Bank (IDB) has announced its partnership with Mastercard to drive financial inclusion […]
Taulia and Mastercard Partner to Launch Virtual Card B2B Payments Solution
November 21 2023
Taulia, a leading provider of working capital management solutions, has partnered with Mastercard to launch […]
Mastercard partners with areeba to enable modern payment platforms for Fintechs in the Middle East
November 20 2023
Mastercard has entered a long-term strategic collaboration with areeba, a leading payment processing service provider […]
Mastercard JV Approved to Begin Domestic Payments Processing in China
November 20 2023
Mastercard today announced that its joint venture entity, Mastercard NUCC Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., […]
Feedzai and Mastercard to expand crypto fraud protection for consumers globally
November 20 2023
Feedzai a financial crime and risk management solution, and Mastercard – a global technology company […]
Mastercard Spearheads South Africa's Digital Payments Evolution with New Local Investments in Technology Infrastructure
November 20 2023
Mastercard announced the completion of significant new technological infrastructure that will enable the tech company […]
Eurasian Bank Partners with Mastercard to Launch the First Digital Tenge Card
November 17 2023
At the XI Congress of Financiers of Kazakhstan, a new central bank digital currency (CBDC)-linked […]
Mastercard and CARE partner to launch Strive Women
November 17 2023
At the APEC CEO Summit, Mastercard’s Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center) and CARE, an […]
Sibos Highlights 2023
November 15 2023
Sibos is over for another year, but we had a blast! Get a flavour of […]
Technology Remains the Key Delta in the Race for Cross-Border Payments Domination, Reports The Payments Association
November 15 2023
The Payments Association, which celebrates innovation and collaboration across the payments industry, has released a […]
Mastercard and NEC collaborate to advance in-store biometric payments
November 14 2023
The partnership will bring the Biometric Checkout Program to the Asia Pacific region, expanding reach […]
Mastercard Partners with FD Global Connections to Accelerate Governance and Risk Management Capabilities Amongst Australian Fintechs
November 14 2023
Mastercard is supporting Australia’s fintech industry with a new program, launched in collaboration with FD […]
Saudi Awwal Bank partners with Mastercard to offer greater access to secure digital transactions
November 13 2023
Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) has partnered with Mastercard to offer consumers across the country greater […]
Mastercard and Ottu partner to boost payment access across GCC through Mastercard Gateway
November 9 2023
Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, has signed a memorandum of understanding […]
The countries pushing forward in the quest for real time payments with Mastercard | FF News at Sibos 2023
November 9 2023
From the Mastercard booth at Sibos 2023, we speak to Peter Reynolds, the Executive VP […]
IDVerse Offers the Mastercard Engage Partner Program An Inclusive Digital First Experience
November 9 2023
World-leading digital ID verification company IDVerse (previously known as OCR Labs Global) today announces joining […]
XS.com Introduces XS Prepaid Mastercard Integrated with “XS Cards” Mobile App
November 8 2023
XS.com, the global FinTech and financial services provider, has today announced that it has introduced […]
Mastercard Demonstrates How Existing Commercial Bank Rails Could Drive Adoption of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the Future
November 7 2023
Mastercard today announced that it has completed the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) e-HKD Pilot […]
Mastercard Announces New Leadership Appointments in Corporate Security
November 3 2023
As part of its ongoing commitment to cybersecurity innovation, Mastercard announced Chief Security Officer Ron […]
Mastercard SpendingPulse reveal Hospitality sector set for a Christmas boost as shoppers hit the high street
November 3 2023
There will be a return to bricks and mortar retail this festive season as people […]
First Abu Dhabi Bank introduces SlicePay BNPL card in the UAE powered by Mastercard
November 3 2023
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has entered a strategic partnership with Mastercard to launch the […]
Mastercard Partners With Live Nation to Offer Exclusive Live Music Benefits and Experiences for Cardholders Around the World
November 2 2023
Mastercard today announces its multi-year partnership with Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company, […]
Navan Expands “BYOC” Capabilities With Launch of Navan Connect Across Europe
November 2 2023
Navan, the all-in-one solution that makes travel and expense easy, today announced the international expansion of […]
Demand for cross-border payments projected to accelerate over next 12 months
November 1 2023
As a growing number of people move overseas for jobs that allow them to better […]
Mastercard and EedenBull Introduce Card and Spend Management Solution for SMEs in APAC
November 1 2023
Mastercard and Norwegian fintech company EedenBull have announced the launch of a cards and spend […]
Aurionpro Transit and Mastercard to Provide Fast and Convenient Digital Payment Solutions for Commuters
October 30 2023
Mastercard has partnered with Aurionpro Transit, a leading global provider of smart ticketing and payment […]
Mastercard further expands consulting services with AI and Economics practices and Digital Labs for fast-tracked solutions
October 23 2023
Mastercard today announced the expansion of its consulting business with the launch of new practices […]
Q2 Partners with Mastercard® to Bring Debit and Prepaid Card Programs to Helix Customers
October 20 2023
Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and […]
J.P. Morgan and Mastercard take Pay-by-bank live
October 20 2023
J.P. Morgan Payments’ Pay-by-bank solution, which provides billers with the ability to allow their customers […]
Mastercard and Pemo partner to fuel UAE’s SME sector
October 20 2023
Mastercard and Pemo, a UAE-based fintech startup that supports businesses across the Middle East, North […]
Mastercard and Remitly join forces to expand access to cross-border payments
October 19 2023
Mastercard and Remitly Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELY) (“Remitly”), a leading digital financial services provider for […]
AI and sustainability are top priorities for the UK’s small businesses, but many say they’re being held back by rising costs and lack of resources
October 19 2023
Small businesses in the UK are embracing AI and prioritising sustainability but are being held […]
Mastercard: Advancing Global Open Banking to Empower Choice and Instill Trust
October 17 2023
Mastercard is partnering with leading players across the ecosystem, including Worldpay from FIS, the merchant […]
NatWest and Mastercard make it easier and quicker for customers to shop online
October 12 2023
NatWest Group is the first UK bank to enable Click to Pay for all its […]
Mastercard demonstrates interoperable CBDC for trusted Web3 commerce in Australia and beyond
October 12 2023
Mastercard today announced that it has successfully demonstrated capabilities of a new solution that enables […]
Galileo First to Attain Multi-market Mastercard Certification in Latin America
October 11 2023
Galileo Financial Technologies, LLC, a leading financial technology company owned and operated independently by SoFi […]
New open-banking powered tool launches to help people build credit score via everyday spending as one in four are denied credit due to a poor score
October 9 2023
New research shows a quarter (23%) of Brits have been denied credit due to their […]
Mastercard Offers Digital and Data Apprenticeships to Its Employees
October 6 2023
Mastercard has launched new apprenticeships to help its employees learn new skills, improve career development […]
Mastercard announces new partnerships with Instacart and Peacock Providing Greater Value and Convenience to Consumers
October 5 2023
Today, every Mastercard cardholder in the U.S. has access to valuable benefits, including critical safety, […]
Galileo Expands Buy Now, Pay Later Lender Offering to Help Lenders Reach Small Businesses, Leveraging the Mastercard Network
October 5 2023
Galileo Financial Technologies, LLC, a leading financial technology company owned and operated independently by SoFi […]
Mastercard Names Former Head of UK's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) as Senior Advisor
October 5 2023
Mastercard today named Sir Jeremy Fleming as senior advisor. He will contribute to the company’s […]
Ila Bank launches ‘ila Rewards’ – a customizable credit card rewards program with Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines
October 3 2023
ila Bank, the digital mobile-only bank powered by Bank ABC, has unveiled a new credit […]
Mastercard Partners with Rochester Institute of Technology in Dubai to Foster AI Talent and Accelerate Innovation
September 27 2023
With AI playing an increasingly transformational role across our lives, Mastercard and the Rochester Institute […]
Mercedes-Benz Teams up With Mastercard to Introduce Native In-Car Payments at the Pump: Pay by Fingerprint Directly in the Car With Mercedes pay+
September 25 2023
Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany can now start the fueling process directly from their vehicle and […]
Oracle and Mastercard Enable Customers to Get Faster Access to Working Capital
September 19 2023
Oracle and Mastercard today announced a new partnership to help enterprise customers automate end-to-end business-to-business […]
Saxo Bank and Mastercard launch open banking payments for investment accounts
September 19 2023
Saxo Bank and Mastercard are announcing a partnership to implement open banking payments in Saxo […]
Oobit Tap & Pay With Crypto Solution Opens Everyday Spending To Web3
September 14 2023
Oobit, a leading mobile payment app, is set to revolutionize the adoption of cryptocurrencies as […]
Paymentology Partners with Nelo: Creating the Bridge for In-Person Transactions in Mexico
September 12 2023
Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announces its partnership with Nelo, a consumer payments platform in […]
Mastercard and Paysend Expand Global Collaboration to Enhance Cross-Border Payments for SMEs
September 12 2023
Mastercard and Paysend, a UK-based fintech, have today expanded their collaboration to enhance cross-border payments […]
Mastercard and Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance collaborate to boost financial inclusion
September 11 2023
Mastercard has joined forces with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), a renowned […]
Mastercard and Fintech Saudi partner to accelerate the digital transformation of the fintech industry in the Kingdom
September 6 2023
Mastercard and Fintech Saudi have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding during Seamless […]
The Paytech Show 6.15: Payments Pressure
September 4 2023
In this episode of The Paytech Show, we host Brian Hanrahan, CEO of Nuapay, Alan […]
Mastercard Launches Solution to Enhance Security of Guest Checkout Transactions
September 1 2023
Mastercard today announced the launch of ALT ID solution for guest checkout transactions. ALT ID […]
Nexo Rolls out Dual Mode Capability on its Signature Crypto Mastercard
August 31 2023
Nexo, the leading institution for digital assets, is redefining daily crypto transactions by unveiling the […]
IDEX Biometrics payment card solution fully certified by Mastercard
August 30 2023
IDEX Biometrics has successfully completed the full Mastercard certification and received Conformity Compliance Statement (CCS) […]
Nuvei Offers APAC’s Online Traders Instant Cash-Outs via Mastercard Send™
August 29 2023
Canadian fintech company Nuvei (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI) and Mastercard today announced that they will enable near […]
BMO Launches Mobile Wallet for Virtual Cards with Mastercard and Extend
August 29 2023
BMO Commercial Bank clients in the U.S. and Canada now have access to even greater […]
International Card Networks Partner With Alipay in Major China Drive on the 30-Day Countdown to the Asian Games
August 24 2023
International card networks, including Visa, Mastercard, JCB, and Discover® Global Network, are launching a major […]
The UAE government partnership with MasterCard to accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence
August 24 2023
The UAE’s Artificial intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office and Mastercard today signed […]
Mastercard and Checkout.com partner to enable instant wallet top-ups for Careem
August 21 2023
In partnership with Mastercard and Checkout.com, Careem Pay has integrated Mastercard Send to enable customers […]
Mastercard collaborates with Qashio to promote cashless society in UAE’s corporate sector
August 21 2023
Mastercard, a global technology company, is partnering with UAE-founded spend management fintech company Qashio to launch corporate […]
Mastercard selects Fluency as its New CBDC Partner
August 21 2023
Mastercard, a global leader in payment solutions, recently announced Fluency as its CBDC partner, as […]
Riskified announces enhanced partnership with global payments leader Mastercard
August 17 2023
Riskified (NYSE:RSKD), a leader in ecommerce fraud and risk intelligence, today announced an enhanced partnership […]
Financial Wellness Platform, Credit Sesame, Launches All-New Credit Builder Mastercard
August 16 2023
Financial wellness company Credit Sesame, one of the first platforms to provide consumers free and […]
UK FinTech Growth Partners Announces the Launch of its Growth Stage FinTech Fund
August 16 2023
UK FinTech Growth Partners LLP (“UK FinTech Growth Partners”) is pleased to announce that it […]
Paymentology and Mastercard Join Forces to Foster Financial Inclusion in Northern Central America
August 15 2023
Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announces an expanded partnership with Mastercard to bolster financial […]
Dwolla Launches Dwolla Connect to Streamline Payment Operations for Enterprises
August 8 2023
Dwolla, a leading provider of payment services, today announced the launch of Dwolla Connect, an […]
Mastercard Offers Seamless Payments for International Travellers in China
August 7 2023
With the resumption of travel, international business, and major sports events in China, Mastercard announced […]
Mastercard Enables CVC-less Payments for Tokenized Cards in India
August 4 2023
Mastercard has announced the introduction of Cardholder Verification Code (CVC)-less online transactions for its debit […]
E& money and Mastercard enter into a one-of-a-kind partnership to transform digital payments for 10mln consumers in the UAE
August 3 2023
e& money – the fintech arm and financial super-app of e& life – today announced […]
Mastercard Experience Center Brings the Future of Commerce to Life
July 28 2023
Making payments using solar credits, enjoying a football match in a virtual reality stadium, scanning […]
vcita and Confcommercio Milano Lodi Monza e Brianza, in Collaboration with Mastercard, Partner to Drive Financial Resilience and Digital Adoption for SMEs
July 25 2023
vcita, the all-in-one business management solution, has signed an agreement with Confcommercio, the Italian General Confederation […]
Mastercard launches Mastercard Receivables Manager
July 24 2023
Today, Mastercard announces the launch of Mastercard Receivables Manager, a new, automated solution that streamlines […]
MENA Fintech Association establishes Africa Committee
July 19 2023
The MENA Fintech Association, the premier not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving fintech startups and established […]
Bart Willaert - Mastercard - Money20/20 Europe 2023
July 7 2023
At Money20/20 Europe 2023, we caught up with Bart Willaert, EVP of Open Banking International […]
Innovation in payments holds the key to increased financial inclusion, reports The Payments Association
July 4 2023
The Payments Association, which celebrates innovation and collaboration across the payments industry, has released a […]
EXCLUSIVE: "The New Frontier" - Alan Marquard, Mastercard in 'The Paytech Magazine'
June 29 2023
Alan Marquard looks at cross-border developments and explains how Mastercard is helping smaller players navigate […]
Jorn Lambert - Mastercard - Paris Fintech Forum
June 28 2023
We met up with Mastercard‘s Chief Digital Officer, Jorn Lambert, at the Paris Fintech Forum […]
Alipay and Mastercard Offer International Travelers Another Convenient Way to Make Cashless Payments in China
June 21 2023
With the resumption of travel and tourism to China in full swing, Mastercard and Alipay, […]
Mastercard partners with One Global to introduce Click to Pay in Kuwait
June 20 2023
Mastercard has launched Click to Pay (C2P) in Kuwait in collaboration with a leading digital […]
Mastercard partners with Bankiom to issue virtual prepaid cards across GCC region
June 16 2023
Mastercard is partnering with Bankiom, a UAE-based lifestyle banking app, to introduce digital payment cards […]
Revolut launches Ultra: The ultimate platinum card that spearheads a redefined luxury lifestyle category
June 16 2023
Revolut, the global financial super app with 30 million customers worldwide, launches its new ultimate […]
Tide Commits to Helping 200,000 Women Launch New Businesses By 2027
June 14 2023
Tide, the leading business financial platform, has announced it will help 200,000 female-led businesses start […]
payabl. powers retailers with new POS offering
June 13 2023
Today, payabl., a leading payments company, announced the launch of its point-of-sale (POS) solution for […]
New Mastercard Study Reveals Financial Inclusion Momentum in Latin America, Highlights Remaining Gaps to Close
June 12 2023
Mastercard released a new report today, The State of Financial Inclusion post COVID-19 in Latin […]
Jordan Ahli Bank and Mastercard enter exclusive strategic partnership in Jordan and Palestine
June 12 2023
Jordan Ahli Bank, a leading Jordanian financial institution with a 67-year legacy, has signed an […]
UK’s entrepreneurial ambitions stronger than ever as small business growth outpaces larger companies
June 9 2023
The UK’s entrepreneurial ambitions are stronger than ever, as new analysis by Mastercard and Opinium […]
The Netherlands becomes first country to launch fully contactless public transport payments system nationwide
June 7 2023
The Netherlands has recently completed the launch of a contactless transit payments system nationwide, simplifying […]
Mastercard becomes Aafaq Islamic Finance’s exclusive partner for credit, prepaid and commercial SME products
June 6 2023
Aafaq Islamic Finance (Aafaq), an award-winning UAE-based company that provides innovative Islamic financial products and […]
Mastercard launches new open banking innovation in Europe to accelerate financial inclusion
June 6 2023
Today, Mastercard is announcing its latest open banking innovations in Europe – Account Owner Verification, […]
The Paytech Show 6.11: Powering Fintech - Unleashing the Future of Payments, Reconciliation, and Automation
June 5 2023
Welcome to a brand-new episode of The Paytech Show, the premier program for top-level finance […]
Giesecke+Devrient selected as Mastercard Engage Digital First Integrator
June 5 2023
Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has expanded its role in the Mastercard Engage network and has become a […]
Mastercard partners with NAPS to drive innovation across Morocco’s digital payments landscape
June 2 2023
Mastercard and NAPS, a leading Moroccan fintech company, have initiated a collaboration to develop innovative […]
Deutsche Bank to use recycled plastic for cards
June 2 2023
In the future, Deutsche Bank will only use payment cards made from recycled plastic. From […]
Mastercard, Dapi form strategic partnership to bring seamless A2A payments to UAE
June 2 2023
Dapi, a UAE-based fintech company, part of Hub71’s global tech ecosystem, is thrilled to announce […]
Mastercard and Fabrick Sign Strategic Partnership To Speed Up Embedded Finance
May 31 2023
Today, Mastercard and Open Finance sector pioneer Fabrick announced an expanded new partnership to develop […]
UniCredit and Mastercard expand payments partnership
May 26 2023
UniCredit and Mastercard today announce a global expansion of their payment partnership. The agreement sets […]
Mastercard and Foloosi launch Click to Pay in UAE
May 24 2023
Mastercard has launched Click to Pay in collaboration with payment service provider (PSP) Foloosi, who […]
Mastercard Economics Institute Releases Travel Industry Trends 2023: Mainland China Re-Opens, Experiences Endure, and Business Travel Bounces Back
May 15 2023
New insights from the Mastercard Economics Institute reveal that consumers are taking advantage of a more traditional travel ecosystem in 2023, prioritizing leisure travel and pioneering […]
Mastercard Ramps Up Fraud Protection for eCommerce Merchants by Integrating Vesta Solutions into Mastercard Payment Gateway Services
May 12 2023
With merchants estimated to suffer more than US$48 billion in eCommerce fraud globally in 2023 […]
Mastercard and Getout System collaborate to enhance management of business travel for Indian enterprises
May 12 2023
Mastercard today announced its collaboration with travel and spend management firm Getout System to launch […]
Peter O’Halloran & Maria Parpou - Carat from Fiserv & Mastercard - MPE 2023
May 11 2023
At Merchant Payments Ecosystem 2023, we stopped by for a joint interview with Peter O’Halloran, […]
The key to faster fintech growth is safe, seamless digital account opening
May 10 2023
Innovations in finance and payments are unlocking new experiences for consumers and fintechs alike. As […]
Expedia Group and Mastercard turn everyday spending into extraordinary experiences
May 10 2023
Expedia Group and Mastercard today expand their partnership for a new joint adventure: Travel with […]
Mastercard collaborates with Maldives Transport and Bank of Maldives to enable digital payments acceptance on the country’s public transport network
May 10 2023
Mastercard has partnered with Maldives Transport & Contracting Company (MTCC) and Bank of Maldives (BML) […]
Mastercard Launches New Data & Services Hub in Malaysia to Serve the Asia Pacific Region
May 10 2023
Mastercard hosted Fahmi Fadzil, Malaysia’s Minister of Communications and Digital, for the opening of its […]
Mastercard launches new set of solutions dedicated to female entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean
April 28 2023
Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the world economy. In Latin America, 99% […]
Fibank offers the Metal World Elite™ Mastercard® in Bulgaria
April 26 2023
Fibank (First Investment Bank) offers its private banking customers the premium Metal World Elite™ Mastercard®, […]
Mastercard to eliminate first-use PVC plastics from payment cards by 2028
April 26 2023
Mastercard today announced it is accelerating efforts to remove first–use, PVC plastics from payment cards […]
Interchange fees: what are they and how are they calculated?
April 21 2023
Interchange fees are transaction fees charged by card networks, such as Visa and Mastercard, for […]
Digital Jersey signs agreement with Mastercard to accelerate the island’s digital transformation
April 20 2023
Digital Jersey has signed a new agreement with Mastercard as part of the island’s focus […]
Mastercard and DIFC to drive digital transformation by partnering with FinTech companies
April 19 2023
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa […]
Mastercard Music Pass NFT opens access to groundbreaking Web3 training program for emerging musical artists
April 13 2023
Music fans can now get their hands on the limited release Mastercard Music Pass NFT, […]
WhatsApp launches in-chat payments in Brazil
April 12 2023
Mark Zuckerberg has announced that people across Brazil can pay local small businesses right within […]
Beyond Payments: Mastercard Launches New Suite of Solutions Dedicated to Women Entrepreneurs
April 11 2023
Mastercard is leaning heavily into its insights to support women entrepreneurs with products and solutions […]
Mastercard’s Cross-Border Services Express helps modernize international payments
April 11 2023
Today, Mastercard introduced Cross-Border Services Express, a new tool that enables financial institutions to seamlessly […]
Mastercard accelerates sustainable card efforts
April 6 2023
Mastercard announced it is accelerating efforts to remove first–use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its […]
CardX and Mastercard Partner for a More Seamless Payments Experience
April 5 2023
CardX, a Stax company and the leading surcharging compliance platform, has launched Mastercard Click to […]
Transcard Integrates with Mastercard Track™ Business Payment Service to Streamline the Exchange of B2B Payments Data
April 5 2023
Transcard, a global leader in payment and data technology, today announced that it has successfully […]
Apple introduces Apple Pay Later
March 29 2023
Apple today introduced Apple Pay Later in the U.S. Designed with users’ financial health in […]
Mastercard Broadens Availability of its Services with Lusis Payments Partnership
March 28 2023
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and Lusis Payments, a leading global provider of payments software and technology, […]
Fyle innovates workplace expenses industry with real-time reporting for cards, boosted by Mastercard integration
March 28 2023
Fyle Inc, the expense management platform, is today announcing the launch of a real-time credit […]
Finaro, Mastercard, Northmill, and NMI Partner to Pioneer First Cloud Commerce Deployment in Europe
March 23 2023
Finaro, the global cross-border payment provider and fully licensed bank, has today announced its European […]
Tigo, Selcom and Mastercard partner to launch online digital payment solution in Tanzania
March 22 2023
Tigo Tanzania, Selcom and Mastercard Inc. have announced a strategic partnership that will see the […]
New debit card and app launches to help those living with dementia to safely manage spending
March 22 2023
Sibstar is the UK’s first debit card and app designed to help people living with […]
Stables Launches Asia Pacific’s First StableCoin-Only Wallet With a Payment Card for Everyday Spending Powered by Mastercard
March 21 2023
Australian stablecoin wallet Stables (formerly tiiik) has announced a collaboration with Mastercard in a first-of-its-kind […]
Mastercard strengthens customer security with new AI ‘Cyber Shield’
March 20 2023
Mastercard today acquired cloud-based cybersecurity company Baffin Bay Networks to better help businesses deal with […]
PXP Financial, Mastercard and Payall collaborate to take the pain out of cross-border payments
March 17 2023
PXP Financial, an expert in acquiring and payment processing services, has today announced a new […]
Mastercard certified in the UK as a trusted provider of Digital ID services
March 16 2023
Mastercard has been certified under the United Kingdom’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF) […]
Astra Tech and Mastercard Forge First-of-its-Kind Agreement to Pave the Way for New Digital Payment Solutions
March 13 2023
Astra Tech’s PayBy, a Central Bank-UAE licensed Fintech offering a variety of financial technology services, […]
Mastercard partners with Infinios to introduce first-ever wholesale travel program in the Middle East and North Africa
March 13 2023
Mastercard and Bahrain-based fintech Infinios Financial Services have announced a strategic partnership to advance the […]
Drawing from Rap, R&B and Latin Pop, Mastercard Names Inaugural Artists for Web3 Accelerator
March 10 2023
Up-and-coming musical artists from Latin America and Europe are the first creators selected to participate […]
DTB and Mastercard Sign Agreement to Boost Payment Solutions for Fintechs in Kenya
March 9 2023
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) and global technology company Mastercard today announced a strategic agreement that […]
LSEG partners with Mastercard to enhance digital identity and fraud solutions for customers
March 7 2023
GIACT, an LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) business, today announces a partnership with Mastercard, a […]
AUB and Mastercard Sign Exclusive Strategic Partnership in Bahrain
March 6 2023
Ahli United Bank B.S.C (AUB), a Bahrain-based leading pan-regional Banking group, has signed a strategic […]
Welcome to the Future: Bybit Partners with Mastercard to Offer Crypto Payments Debit Card
March 6 2023
Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, is proud to announce the launch of […]
Mastercard brings Google Pay to Kuwait in partnership with Google
March 2 2023
Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, has collaborated with Google to […]
Mastercard and Vesta Partner to Deliver Enhanced Digital Fraud Detection Solutions for Asia Pacific
February 27 2023
Mastercard and end-to-end fraud protection platform Vesta have announced a new strategic partnership to deliver […]
Mastercard Announces Leadership Appointments
February 21 2023
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) today announced the creation of two new leadership positions to accelerate the […]
This Week's Top Stories in Fintech - February 17th 2023
February 17 2023
As Valentine’s Day came and went, we saw a fair few partnerships in fintech this […]
Today's Top Stories - February 16th 2023
February 16 2023
Here are Today’s Top Stories from the World of #Fintech 📰 Make sure to follow […]
DNA Payments Partners with Mastercard to Deliver Click to Pay
February 16 2023
Fintech DNA Payments, one of the largest independent, fully vertically integrated omnichannel payments companies in […]
MasterCard Trust Centre partners with Nigerian fintech startup NowNow to improve cybersecurity for SMEs
February 16 2023
Mastercard has partnered with Nigerian digital payment startup NowNow, to help SMEs reduce the risk […]
Mastercard Partners with Copal to launch Egypt’s first family payments mobile app
February 15 2023
Copal, Egypt’s first digital payment solutions application specifically designed for families, enters a strategic partnership […]
Mastercard survey: Canadian small business owners optimistic about the potential of open banking
February 10 2023
Small business owners in Canada are increasingly adopting digital financial tools and technology into their […]
Select Innovations Teams Up with Mastercard and Deserve to Launch the Select™ World Elite Mastercard®
February 3 2023
Luxury membership community Select today announced the coming launch of the Select™ World Elite Mastercard®. […]
Mastercard and Citizens Financial Group Announce Exclusive Payments Partnership
January 20 2023
Mastercard and Citizens today announced an expanded partnership, making Mastercard the exclusive payments network across […]
SUNRATE strengthens global partnership with Mastercard Cross-Border Services integration
January 17 2023
Global FinTech SUNRATE announces the successful integration of Mastercard Cross-Border Services into its intelligent global […]
New EQ Bank Card gives customers the ability to save, earn, and spend their money
January 12 2023
EQ Bank, powered by Equitable Bank, Canada’s Challenger Bank™, has partnered with Mastercard to launch […]
A world first from Papara: Voice Card for visually impaired users
January 11 2023
Papara, the market-leading Turkish fintech, today announces the launch of its Voice Card, the world’s […]
Mastercard announces Web3 spotlight program to develop & launch emerging musical artists in the digital economy
January 9 2023
Mastercard extended its growing music footprint with the launch of the Web3-based Mastercard Artist Accelerator […]
Mastercard Announces Appointment of Gautam Aggarwal as Division President, South Asia & Country Corporate Officer, India
January 5 2023
Mastercard today announced the appointment of Gautam Aggarwal as Division President for South Asia & Country Corporate Officer, India, effective January 1. Gautam takes the mantle from Nikhil Sahni, who is […]
Will Wallets and Purses Be a Thing of the Past for Our Grandchildren? Physical Wallets in Decline as Smartphone Payments Accelerate
January 4 2023
Half (51%) of people in the UK think physical wallets will become less relevant as digital ways to pay […]
Secure Trust Bank partners with Mastercard to offer open banking payment capabilities
December 16 2022
Secure Trust Bank has partnered with Mastercard to offer customers more choice and convenience through […]
Marqeta Announces Integration with Mastercard Track Instant Pay Virtual Card Solution
December 7 2022
Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform, today announced that it has integrated […]
Mastercard brings The Belle Block™ to Latin America and Caribbean to educate and empower women in Web3 and crypto
November 29 2022
Mastercard introduced The Belle Block™ in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), during the 11th […]
Brightwell Partners with The Bancorp Bank, N.A. and Mastercard, Enabling Fintechs to Integrate Cross-Border Remittances
November 14 2022
Brightwell, an Atlanta-based global payments technology company, today announced a new cross-border payments solution, Brightwell’s […]
Integrated Finance Launches ‘Fintech Foundation’ With Top Industry Brands
November 14 2022
The ‘Fintech Foundation’ will offer emerging Fintech businesses the support they need to take the next step […]
J.P. Morgan and Mastercard modernize account-based payments with innovative 'pay-by-bank' solution
November 10 2022
Launched by J.P. Morgan Payments and Mastercard, Pay-by-Bank is an ACH payment that uses open […]
Future of Cross-Border Payments | Stephen Grainger | Mastercard
November 9 2022
Stephen Grainger, Executive Vice President of New Payment Platforms at Mastercard chats to Douglas Mackenzie […]
The Paytech Show 6.03: Cross-Border Payments in North America: Creating a United Ecosystem
November 9 2022
Real-time payments are taking the world by storm, with the reliance on cash and cheque […]
AstroPay launches new Mastercard Prepaid Card
November 7 2022
AstroPay, the online payment solution of choice for millions of users worldwide, is delighted to […]
Mastercard and FinTech North to partner in 2023 to develop and grow FinTech ecosystems
November 3 2022
FinTech North is delighted to announce that it will be continuing its partnership with Mastercard, […]
Bank of Nevis International Partners with Mastercard to Launch Pioneer Cross-Border Payment Services
November 2 2022
Bank of Nevis International, a leading provider of holistic wealth management, portfolio management, and fintech […]
Mastercard Partnerships | Stephen Grainger | Mastercard
November 2 2022
Stephen Grainger, Executive Vice President of New Payment Platforms at Mastercard chats with Douglas Mackenzie […]
How Can Institutions Keep Up With Trends? | Stephen Grainger | Mastercard
October 26 2022
Stephen Grainger, Executive Vice President of New Platforms Payments Platforms at Mastercard chats with Doug […]
EXCLUSIVE: 'Masterstrokes" - Stephen Grainger, Mastercard in 'The Fintech Magazine'
October 25 2022
As head of Mastercard Cross-Border Services, Stephen Grainger is aware that banks struggle to meet […]
Mastercard and Cellulant Partner to Empower Millions of Consumers Across Africa to Join the Global Digital Commerce Market
October 25 2022
Mastercard and Cellulant have partnered to allow millions of Cellulant customers across Africa to […]
Jack Henry and Mastercard Expand Collaboration to Address Financial Fragmentation
October 20 2022
Jack Henry™ (Nasdaq: JKHY) announced an expansion of its existing relationship with Mastercard® that will […]
EXCLUSIVE: "Time to buddy up?" - Kim Van Esbroeck, Aion Bank; Henri Dewaerheijd, Mastercard and Jonathan Fallon, Tricount in 'The Fintech Magazine'
October 20 2022
A partnership between Europe’s Aion Bank, its core banking provider Vodeno, Mastercard and expenses app […]
Cross-Border Payments Issues Facing Businesses | Stephen Grainger | Mastercard
October 19 2022
Stephen Grainger, Executive Vice President of New Payments Platforms at Mastercard talks with Douglas Mackenzie […]
HEALRWORLD Partners With Mastercard To Launch First Ever United Nations SDG-focused Corporate Debit Card
October 18 2022
HEALRWORLD, a social impact, for profit ESG Fintech, unveils its new corporate debit card at […]
Mastercard to bring crypto trading capabilities to banks
October 18 2022
Mastercard today introduces Crypto SourceTM, a new program to enable financial institutions to bring secure […]
How Have Cross-Border Payments Changed? | Stephen Grainger | Mastercard
October 12 2022
Stephen Grainger, Executive Vice President of New Payment Platforms at Mastercard talks with Douglas Mackenzie, […]
PostePay and Mastercard launch a solution to digitize payment requests across Italy
October 11 2022
Mastercard, the global payments technology company, and PostePay, part of the Poste Italiane Group, today […]
Recent Trends in Payments | Stephen Grainger | Mastercard
October 5 2022
Stephen Grainger, Executive Vice President of New Payment Platforms at Mastercard chats to Douglas Mackenzie […]
Mastercard and Ravelin Partner to Reduce Fraud and Create Frictionless Checkout in Digital Quick Commerce
October 5 2022
During the pandemic, online grocery orders rose by more than 50% and are expected to […]
Mastercard Launches Crypto Secure
October 5 2022
Mastercard has launched Crypto Secure, a first-of-its kind technology solution designed to bring additional security […]
Mastercard Expands Partnership with TripLink to Facilitate New Cross-Border Payment Pathways
September 28 2022
Mastercard and TripLink announced the expansion of their partnership from Hong Kong to Asia Pacific, […]
Buy2Sell B2B Platform partners with Mastercard for cross-border payment solutions in Vietnam
September 26 2022
Buy2Sell, a leading E-commerce platform in Asia, announced a new strategic partnership with Mastercard. The […]
Legalization of cryptocurrency: Ukraine is one more country to pay with crypto
September 26 2022
Fintech startup Weld Money, in cooperation with Mastercard, and Ukrainian Unex Bank launched Ukraine’s first […]
Mastercard partners with noqodi to expand digital payment acceptance across UAE
September 26 2022
Consumers and businesses in Dubai will soon be able to make seamless and safe contactless […]
FF Virtual Arena: How Open Banking and BaaS are Enabling Fintech Innovation 3/3
September 25 2022
Join us for the third part of our Virtual Arena: ‘How Open Banking and Baas […]
Hello Alice launches best-in-class small business credit card with Mastercard
September 25 2022
Hello Alice, the free platform helping over one million small businesses launch and grow, today […]
Bond Launches Life-Changing Embedded Credit Product
September 25 2022
Bond Financial Technologies Inc., the leading embedded finance platform, today launched a breakthrough new Credit Builder […]
Enfuce partners with Mastercard to expand its Card as a Service platform in the Nordics
September 25 2022
Enfuce is excited to announce an extended partnership with Mastercard to expand the company’s Card […]
Fintech pioneer Stash unveils Stash Core alongside Mambu
September 21 2022
Stash, the investing and banking app with more than 2M customers and nearly $3B in […]
Netcetera and Mastercard Simplify Digital Payments: Digital First Partner in the Mastercard Engage Program
September 20 2022
Netcetera, a global software company and expert for secure and convenient digital payment solutions, has […]
Mastercard and Ecobank Group partner to digitize agricultural value chains in Africa and empower millions of smallholder farmers through digital and financial inclusion
September 15 2022
Mastercard and Ecobank Group have partnered to connect millions of smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa […]
Mastercard enters partnership with Copenhagen Fintech to empower and strengthen collaboration with the Nordic fintech ecosystem
September 13 2022
Copenhagen has a strong fintech ecosystem and a leading position among fintech hubs globally. The […]
Ajman Bank to Launch World’s First Mastercard Touch Card, Driving Inclusion across UAE
September 1 2022
Mastercard and Ajman Bank have strengthened their commitment to inclusion through a new initiative designed […]
Mastercard powers launch of Telda’s cobranded prepaid card
August 30 2022
Mastercard powers the launch of Telda prepaid cards, jointly issued by one of the major […]
Finovate Fall 2022: Top 10 US Banks Confirmed for New York Fintech Event
August 30 2022
Representatives from the top 10 banks in the US have confirmed their attendance at Finovate […]
Mastercard approves the Zwipe Pay Biometric Card Platform
August 26 2022
Zwipe AS, a leading provider of biometric payment card solutions, is proud to announce that […]
APAC Consumers Ahead in Digital Payments Uptake: New Mastercard Research Finds Institutional Support and Buy-in Key to Even Greater Adoption
August 26 2022
Consumers in the Asia Pacific region remain among the most enthusiastic adopters of digital payments […]
FF Virtual Arena: How Open Banking and BaaS are Enabling Fintech Innovation 3/3
August 23 2022
Join us for the third part of our Virtual Arena: ‘How Open Banking and Baas […]
Hello Alice launches best-in-class small business credit card with Mastercard
August 19 2022
Hello Alice, the free platform helping over one million small businesses launch and grow, today […]
Enfuce partners with Mastercard to expand its Card as a Service platform in the Nordics
August 18 2022
Enfuce is excited to announce an extended partnership with Mastercard to expand the company’s Card […]
Bond Launches Life-Changing Embedded Credit Product
August 18 2022
Bond Financial Technologies Inc., the leading embedded finance platform, today launched a breakthrough new Credit Builder […]
FF Virtual Arena: How Open Banking and BaaS are Enabling Fintech Innovation 2/3
August 16 2022
Join the second part of our Virtual Arena series on ‘How open banking and BaaS […]
UK Ex-Chancellor Lord Hammond appointed to new £1bn fintech fund
August 9 2022
Senior industry figures are creating a fund to back the growth of UK fintech companies […]
FF Virtual Arena: How Open Banking and BaaS are Enabling Fintech Innovation
August 9 2022
Join the first part of our Virtual Arena series on ‘How open banking and BaaS […]
Binance and Mastercard launch prepaid card in Argentina to bridge cryptocurrencies and everyday purchases
August 5 2022
Binance, the world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, and Mastercard announce the launch of […]
Moneyhub boosts senior team with Mastercard and TransUnion alumni
August 3 2022
Moneyhub, the market-leading Open Data and payments platform, has today announced the hire of Product […]
Mastercard Installments gains traction with new global partners and support for small businesses
July 29 2022
Mastercard has welcomed a raft of new global partners to its innovative Mastercard Installments program […]
Mastercard Names Ellen Jackowski Chief Sustainability Officer
July 26 2022
Mastercard have announced Ellen Jackowski will join the company as Chief Sustainability Officer starting July […]
Marqeta Partners With Mastercard Prepaid Managed Services (MPMS) to Enable Seamless Payment Experiences for Transport for NSW
July 21 2022
Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform, today announced an innovative new transport […]
D-Wave and Mastercard take quantum leap into future of financial services
July 19 2022
D-Wave Systems Inc. (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, and the […]
EXCLUSIVE: "The rationale for real time" - George Evers, Mastercard in "The Paytech Magazine"
July 13 2022
There are various motivations for implementing real-time payment systems. ‘Speed’ merely scratches the surface, writes […]
mmob joins Mastercard’s inaugural global Start Path Open Banking class to drive the future of open banking
June 29 2022
mmob, the London-based embedded finance network, has announced it has been selected to join the […]
Mastercard and Paysafe deepen global collaboration with integration of Mastercard Send
June 28 2022
Mastercard and Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) today announce the integration of Mastercard Send into Paysafe’s payments […]
Spire and Mastercard Partner to Enhance and Simplify Digital Banking
June 22 2022
Spire, a leading GCC Open Banking services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard, […]
New report reveals FinTechs increasingly focused on ethical and sustainable growth
June 15 2022
A new whitepaper issued by The Payments Association, (previously the Emerging Payments Association or EPA), aims to become […]
Mastercard celebrates Pride month with Your True Self is Priceless campaign
June 13 2022
This Pride month, Mastercard® is proud to continue its longstanding support of the LGBTQIA+ community […]
Mastercard and HyperPay sign a strategic partnership to expand digital payment rails across Middle East and North Africa
May 27 2022
Mastercard, a technology leader in the global payments industry, has announced a strategic partnership Saudi Arabia-based […]
Sokin expands payments partnership with Mastercard across the region
May 23 2022
Sokin, the new generation fintech payment firm, has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Mastercard […]
OPay and Mastercard announce strategic partnership to grow cashless ecosystem and advance digital financial inclusion for millions
May 19 2022
Fintech giant OPay and Mastercard today announced a strategic partnership, which marks a significant boost […]
Mastercard launches Biometric Checkout Program in the UAE
May 18 2022
No more fumbling for your phone or hunting for your wallet when you have your […]
MultiPay Global Solutions Launches Instalments Payment Services Powered by Mastercard
May 17 2022
As consumers look to spread the cost of major purchases, the use of instalment payments […]
Mastercard partners with Swedish fintech Dreams to deliver sustainable banking solutions and help banks tackle climate change
May 17 2022
Dreams (www.dreamstech.com), the financial wellbeing platform and leader in engagement banking solutions has today announced […]
Steven partners with Enfuce to make sharing expenses easy in Europe with their Mastercard card
May 12 2022
The leading Swedish expense sharing fintech Steven has chosen Enfuce, one of Europe’s leading fintechs, […]
New app launches to support small business growth as research shows 70% want advice on managing cash flow
May 9 2022
Enterprise Nation and Mastercard have announced the launch of the Enterprise Nation: Make a Plan […]
Galileo Financial Technologies and Mastercard Strengthen Alliance in Latin America & Caribbean
May 6 2022
Galileo Financial Technologies, a subsidiary of SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI), and Mastercard today announced […]
Driven by the Mastercard and ACI Worldwide Real-Time Payments Joint Solution, Peru’s Cámara de Compensación Electrónica (CCE) Wins Celent Model Bank 2022 Award
April 28 2022
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), the global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, and Mastercard, a […]
Kani Payments selected for prestigious Mastercard Start Path Global programme
April 27 2022
Kani Payments, the disruptive UK data reconciliation and reporting platform, has today announced that it […]
Hi secures a spot in Mastercard Start Path programme
April 26 2022
Hi, the fintech which helps companies unlock fast, affordable working capital and pay employees more […]
Mastercard launches next-generation identity technology with Microsoft to help more consumers shop online safely
April 25 2022
Mastercard on Monday announced the launch of an enhanced identity solution designed to improve the […]
Zvilo partners with Mastercard to deliver digital financial solutions in the Balkans
April 25 2022
Zvilo, the digital platform unlocking working capital in the Balkans, has signed a Memorandum of […]
Kredivo Introduces "Infinite Card," Expanding Transaction Access to All of Mastercard's Online Merchant Network
April 21 2022
Kredivo, the leading digital credit platform for retail customers in Indonesia today announces the launch […]
Citi Introduces Recycled Plastic for Corporate Cards
April 21 2022
Citi has announced that it has introduced Recycled PVC (rPVC) for its corporate cards. The […]
Mastercard Priceless Planet Coalition Accelerates Restoration of 100M Trees, Calls on More Companies to Join Sustainability Efforts
April 20 2022
Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, which now includes more […]
Actuary Teams Up With Mastercard To Help Travel & Tourism Industry Better Assess And Manage Risk
April 19 2022
Actuary, part of Perseuss Group, announced a collaboration with Mastercard set to better support acquiring […]
Mastercard and Interos Launch Partnership to Address Fast-Changing Global Risk Landscape
April 13 2022
Mastercard today announced a new partnership with Interos, the hyper-growth operational resilience company, to further expand […]
MENA’s market-leading digital payments provider enters Pakistan market – entry welcomed by Mastercard
April 12 2022
Paymob, MENA’s market-leading digital payments provider, announces itsformal market entry, and start of operations, in […]
Paymob – Mena’s Market-leading Digital Payments Provider - Announces Its Market Entry to Pakistan
April 12 2022
Paymob, MENA’s market-leading digital payments provider, announces its formal market entry, and start of operations, […]
Mastercard unveils European Tech Hub in Dublin to serve as innovation engine for digital commerce
April 12 2022
Mastercard today announced that the doors of its campus style European Technology Hub – ‘One […]
UNO Digital Bank to issue Debit Mastercard cards
April 7 2022
UNO Digital Bank is partnering with Mastercard to issue digital and physical Debit Mastercard cards […]
Mastercard Strengthens Consumer Engagement Services With Close of Dynamic Yield Acquisition
April 4 2022
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Dynamic Yield […]
GoTab Partners with Mastercard to Enhance the Digital Checkout Experience
April 1 2022
Restaurant commerce platform, GoTab, today announced it is partnering with Mastercard to transform the digital […]
Mastercard names Chad Wallace as Executive Vice President of B2B Solutions
April 1 2022
Mastercard today announced that Chad Wallace has joined the company’s Global Product and Engineering organization […]
Tricount, Aion Bank and Mastercard join efforts to transform shared expense management
March 31 2022
Tricount, a leading pioneer in group expense management, Aion Bank, a European licensed digital bank […]
Wells Fargo Partners with Bilt Rewards and Mastercard to Issue the First Credit Card that Earns Points on Rent payments
March 29 2022
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announces a new strategic partnership with Bilt Rewards, […]
Temenos and Mastercard Join Forces to Accelerate the Adoption of Request to Pay
March 29 2022
Temenos, the cloud banking platform, today announced a collaboration with Mastercard, a leading global technology […]
Global Processing Services announces new partnership with Mastercard to power ‘Next Generation Payments’ technology to global fintechs
March 25 2022
Global Processing Services (“GPS”), a leading global payment technology platform, today announced a new strategic […]
Ukheshe processes first live instant payments in MEA with Mastercard Track Instant Pay
March 22 2022
The first businesses in the Middle East and Africa region have started to experience the […]
EXCLUSIVE: ITC Asia and the Modern Consumer: From the Asia Pacific and Beyond
March 22 2022
– Aniqah Majid, Fintech Finance The Asian insurance industry is teeming with digital life, from […]
Mastercard Track Card to Account Transfer launches in the UK with HSBC to offer improved payment options and working capital benefits for businesses
March 21 2022
Today, Mastercard launches a new business-to-business (B2B) payment solution in the UK – Mastercard Track […]
Mastercard Drives Scale of Buy Now, Pay Later with Raft of New Partners
March 16 2022
Mastercard today announced a growing list of leading partners, including BNPL specialists and globally recognized […]
Aplazo Partners with Mastercard to Bring First-of-its-Kind BNPL Virtual Card to Latin America
March 14 2022
Aplazo, the first omnichannel buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform in Mexico, today announced that […]
Zeta and Mastercard Partner to Power Next-gen Credit Processing for Banks and Fintechs
March 7 2022
Zeta, a banking tech unicorn and provider of next-gen credit card processing to banks and […]
EML And Correos' Sustainability Commitment Will Help Plant 15,000 Trees With Mastercard
March 7 2022
EML Payments, its Spanish partner Correos and Mastercard’s goal is to plant 15,000 trees. Mastercard‘s […]
Mastercard, DBS Bank and Pine Labs offer consumers a new payment option in multiple Asian cities
March 1 2022
Mastercard, DBS Bank and Pine Labs have partnered to launch ‘Mastercard Installments with Pine Labs’ […]
Mastercard blocks multiple financial institutions from the payments network
March 1 2022
Statement from Mastercard CEO, Michael Miebach The invasion by Russian military forces over the past […]
Future Fintech Subsidiary FTFT UK Limited to Work with Mastercard for Launch of Orbit E-money Platform and New Debit Card
February 25 2022
Future FinTech Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FTFT) (“hereinafter referred to as “Future FinTech”, “FTFT” or “the […]
Aliaswire Expands Consumers’ Online Payment Options with Mastercard Bill Pay ExchangeTM
February 18 2022
Aliaswire, a provider of digital payment and credit solutions for businesses and banks, today announced […]
Leading technology players join Mastercard Send Partner Program to drive innovation in digital payments for customers
February 17 2022
Mastercard today announces the first 16 technology partners to join the Mastercard Send Partner Program, a […]
Mastercard Expands Consulting with Practices Dedicated to Crypto, Open Banking and ESG
February 15 2022
Mastercard today announced that it is expanding its preeminent payments-focused consulting service with new practices […]
HELPFUL & Mastercard launch micropayments scheme to reduce Scotland CO2e emissions by 160,000 tonnes per year
February 9 2022
Today, HELPFUL and Mastercard launch the first-ever digital wallets and micropayments for the Scottish Deposit […]
Tillful Teams Up with Highnote and Mastercard to Introduce the Tillful Card
February 9 2022
Tillful, the leading business credit platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced it […]
Mastercard and Fintech Kashat partner to expand financial services to Egypt’s unbanked and underbanked
February 8 2022
Mastercard and Egyptian fintech Kashat have signed a five-year agreement that will digitize the onboarding, […]
Algbra Unveils Its Comprehensive Values-focused & Climate-impact Fintech With Strategic Mastercard Partnership
February 3 2022
Algbra, a comprehensive values-focused and climate-impact FinTech, announced a milestone partnership with Mastercard yesterday evening, […]
T-Mobile Brings True Name® by Mastercard® to T-Mobile MONEY
February 1 2022
Many Americans face complications or adversity when making purchases because the name on their debit […]
Keebo announces their beta launch to bring financial inclusion to credit invisibles
January 26 2022
Keebo, the new challenger credit card that helps people unlock the power of credit, today […]
Mastercard Unveils Next-Generation Virtual Card Solution for Instant B2B Payments
January 20 2022
Mastercard today announced the launch of Mastercard TrackTM Instant Pay, a next-generation virtual card solution that uses […]
GoTo, Finaro and Mastercard, together for a more Sustainable Planet
January 20 2022
GoTo Global, the world’s leading provider of multimodal mobility services, joins Finaro, the global cross-border […]
Chase, Instacart and Mastercard Announce Partnership to Launch Credit Card
January 20 2022
Chase, the largest co-brand card issuer in the U.S., and Instacart, the leading online grocery […]
Mastercard launches Tourism Innovation Hub in Spain
January 20 2022
Mastercard announced today the establishment of a new Tourism Innovation Hub in Spain, with the […]
Mastercard advances B2B payments solution with BMO and Moneris Partnerships
January 14 2022
Mastercard has announced new partnerships with BMO and Moneris Solutions Corporation (‘Moneris’), who have joined […]
Zilch and Mastercard announce expanded partnership to launch Zilch BNPL card across Europe
January 13 2022
Zilch, the London-based unicorn Fintech announced today that it has expanded its partnership with Mastercard […]
Fingerprints' T-Shape 2 Biometric Module for Payments Passes New Security Requirement from Mastercard
January 10 2022
Fingerprint Cards AB’s (Fingerprints™) second-generation T-Shape® sensor module and software platform for biometric payment cards […]
B4B Payments selected to join Mastercard Fintech Express Programme
January 7 2022
B4B Payments, a leading global payments provider, is pleased to announce it will join the […]
Fintech 11Onze and Mastercard join hands to offer financial services
January 5 2022
Community Fintech 11Onze and Mastercard have announced today they join hands to offer financial services. Commenting […]
ZEN.COM Wallet Introduces Digital Assets Transfers Between Wallets and Exchanges
January 4 2022
Digital money transfer service ZEN.COM, powered by Mastercard, has introduced the conversion of fiat money into […]
Judopay partners with Mastercard to revolutionise mobile purchases in the post-pandemic environment
January 4 2022
Judopay, a leading mobile payments provider, today announces that it’s partnering with Mastercard on its SCA compliant […]
Mosmetro, VTB, Google, Samsung and Mastercard launch virtual Troika for one-touch travel payments
December 17 2021
On December 16, the Troika virtual card was officially launched—the result of the joint work […]
Vitesse leverages Mastercard Send™ to provide instant Pay-to-Card solution
December 9 2021
Vitesse announces it is working with Mastercard as a network provider for its Pay-to-Card solution, […]
Nets and Ethoca Partner to Reduce Chargebacks, Friendly Fraud and Transaction Confusion
December 8 2021
Nets, a leading European payment service provider, and Ethoca, a Mastercard company, today announced a new […]
Fintech Group SPG Raises $34m Series A to Fuel Shieldpay and Paycast Businesses
December 7 2021
The UK based FinTech group, SPG that owns and operates Shieldpay and Paycast, has raised a $34 million dollar (£25 million pounds) Series A that includes strategic funding from Mastercard […]
Clara arrives in Brazil official and becomes the fastest Mexican unicorn in Latin America
December 7 2021
Clara, the most complete solution for business expense management, officially announced its arrival in Brazil, […]
Global Fintech, Jeeves, and MasterCard Join Forces to Offer Fully Locally-Issued Physical and Virtual Cards for Mexican Businesses
November 29 2021
Mexico is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, yet its local businesses still struggle […]
Mastercard Expands Support of Latin America Real-Time Payments with Acquisition of Arcus
November 25 2021
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) today announced it has acquired Arcus FI, an alum of the company’s Start Path […]
Gránit Bank becomes first commercial bank to make Mastercard Carbon Calculator available to its customers
November 23 2021
Gránit Bank is one of the first banks in the world who introduced the Mastercard […]
Mastercard Advances Global Open Banking Capabilities With Close of Aiia Acquisition
November 18 2021
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Aiia, a leading European open banking […]
Voyager Digital Announces the Voyager Debit Mastercard®
November 17 2021
Voyager Digital Ltd., one of the fastest-growing, publicly-traded cryptocurrency platforms in the United States, today […]
Pandemic leaves younger generations as likely to have banking app as social media app but all must benefit from digital revolution
November 17 2021
New Mastercard research finds Gen Z and millennials are now as likely to have a […]
Mastercard and ACI Worldwide Partner to Simplify Access to Innovative Payment Solutions and Services for Financial Institutions
November 10 2021
Mastercard and ACI Worldwide, a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software, today announced a […]
Mastercard and Paymob Launch Tap-on-Phone in Egypt, A New Digital Payment Solution for Small Businesses
November 9 2021
Paymob, Egypt’s pioneer in digital payments, has partnered with Mastercard to launch the Tap-on-Phone digital payment acceptance […]
Mastercard Partners with Leading Digital Currency Companies Across Asia Pacific to Launch the Region’s First Crypto-Linked Payment Cards
November 9 2021
In partnership with Mastercard, three leading cryptocurrency service providers in Asia Pacific will be launching […]
Tred announces Mastercard green debit card to help track and offset customers’ carbon footprint
November 8 2021
Tred is proud to announce that they’ll be launching a Mastercard green debit card in […]
Healrworld Sustainability-focused Fintech Platform Partners With Railsbank, Toqio and Mastercard to Launch SDG Corporate Debit Card
November 4 2021
Michele Bongiovanni, CEO of HEALRWORLD (HRW), the US fintech platform that has launched its “Together […]
Boost Payment Solutions and Mastercard Announce a Global Partnership to Expand the Use and Acceptance of Commercial Cards
November 4 2021
Boost Payment Solutions, Inc., the leader in optimizing the use and acceptance of commercial cards, […]
Mastercard Pop Up to Support Small Businesses Grow
November 2 2021
Today, Mastercard launches Thrive Street,a month-long event to support small business owners from the Northeast of the UK. Taking […]
Mastercard and Partners Advance the Future of Sustainable Commerce
November 1 2021
As world leaders come together for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), Mastercard unveiled an […]
Mastercard and Bakkt Partner to Offer Innovative Crypto and Loyalty Solutions
October 27 2021
Today at Money20/20, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and Bakkt (NYSE: BKKT) announced a multifaceted partnership to […]
Mastercard Introduces Accessible Card for Blind and Partially Sighted People
October 26 2021
Mastercard extends its commitment to inclusivity by introducing a new accessible card standard for blind […]
TNM Mpamba and Mastercard empower millions of consumers in Malawi to make in-person and online payments on global platforms, advancing digital financial inclusion
October 21 2021
In a country-first for Malawi, mobile money service provider TNM Mpamba today launched a Mastercard debit card, […]
Spenda’s Buy-Now, Pay-Later functionality has successfully launched into Whola’s marketplace - enabled by partnership with Mastercard
October 21 2021
Cirralto is pleased to announce the release of its Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) and related payment services […]
Mastercard Strengthens Digital Asset Security with Close of CipherTrace Acquisition
October 20 2021
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) today announced it has completed its acquisition of CipherTrace, a leading cryptocurrency […]
Mastercard launches Strive Learning Network to support the UK’s entrepreneurs to thrive
October 19 2021
Mastercard’s Center for Inclusive Growth launches the Strive Learning Network as part of its new micro and […]
JazzCash and Mastercard Introduce New Solutions to Transform Pakistan’s Digital Payment Ecosystem
October 13 2021
Pakistan’s leading mobile account provider, JazzCash, in collaboration with Mastercard, is strengthening the country’s digital […]
Reimagining possibilities: Markaaz partners with Mastercard to create small business solutions
October 12 2021
Markaaz and Mastercard today announced a new partnership in which Mastercard will bring products and services – including […]
EXCLUSIVE: Mastercard and Aiia, a match made in financial Heaven?
October 7 2021
American financial giant Mastercard has just completed the acquisition of Danish FinTech Aiia for an […]
Mastercard partners with Digital PayGo to drive secure payments for SMEs in Zambia
October 7 2021
Mastercard has partnered with Zambian-based fintech company, Digital PayGo, to launch a new merchant mobile […]
Mastercard: Pandemic supercharges UK entrepreneurship rates; growing 101% year-on-year
October 7 2021
To shed light on the impact that the global health crisis – and ongoing recovery […]
Mastercard welcomes NymCard as its newest Network Enablement Partner
September 30 2021
Mastercard has welcomed the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider and modern card issuing platform, NymCard, as the […]
Mastercard Reinvents Installments To Give Consumers More Payment Choices Wherever They Shop
September 28 2021
To meet growing consumer demand for flexible, digital-first payment options, Mastercard today unveiled Mastercard Installments, […]
Mastercard Launches Strive: a Global Small Business Initiative to Accelerate Economic Recovery
September 22 2021
Micro and small enterprises are important contributors to job creation and global economic development, representing […]
Mastercard launches global Sustainability Innovation Lab
September 21 2021
Mastercard today announced the launch of its new Sustainability Innovation Lab, which will spearhead the […]
ReceiptHero Partners with Mastercard & Visa to Drive Digital Receipt Adoption across Europe
September 16 2021
ReceiptHero, a digital receipt platform based in Finland announces a new partnership with Visa and […]
Mastercard and Paycode Partner to Increase Access to Financial Services and Government Assistance for Remote Communities Across Africa
September 15 2021
An estimated 57 percent of the population in Sub Saharan Africa remains financially excluded while close to 30 […]
TSB introduces New Zealand’s first 85% biodegradable Debit Mastercard card
September 14 2021
TSB has partnered with Mastercard to launch a new Debit Mastercard card with one unique […]
DBS fortifies payments security with new self-managed card payment control features
September 13 2021
All 3.6 million DBS/POSB debit and credit cardholders today are now able to determine and personally […]
Mastercard acquires CipherTrace to enhance crypto capabilities
September 10 2021
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) will extend its capabilities deep into the field of digital assets with an […]
Mastercard Partners with One Inc to Offer Real-Time Insurance Payments
September 9 2021
To ensure that individuals, families, and businesses have near-instant access to insurance funds in the […]
New Energy Nexus Launches First-ever Climate Fintech Cards & Payments Challenge
September 8 2021
New Energy Nexus today launched its inaugural Climate Fintech: Cards & Payments Challenge (C&P Challenge) to catalyze innovation […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard - What are your thoughts on buy now pay later, will it become the new standard for e-commerce?
August 30 2021
Mike Cowen, Head of Products & Innovation – UK, Ireland, Nordics & Baltics at Mastercard, […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard - If the tech is secure and it is a behavioural fault, will the risk sit on the consumer?
August 27 2021
Mike Cowen, Head of Products & Innovation – UK, Ireland, Nordics & Baltics at Mastercard, […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard - If a payment is tokenized or a disposable card is used, is fraud from a technical aspect removed?
August 26 2021
Mike Cowen, Head of Products & Innovation – UK, Ireland, Nordics & Baltics at Mastercard, […]
Mike Cowen - What new technologies are being applied to counteract these new threats?
August 25 2021
Mike Cowen, Head of Products & Innovation – UK, Ireland, Nordics & Baltics at Mastercard, […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard - What new threats have emerged to take advantage of the pandemic?
August 24 2021
Mike Cowen, Head of Products & Innovation – UK, Ireland, Nordics & Baltics at Mastercard, […]
NatWest Group and Mastercard Extend Reach of Pay by Bank app to almost Half of all UK Mobile Banking Customers
August 23 2021
Mastercard and NatWest Group today announced a further expansion of their partnership bringing faster, secure […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard - What can a bank do to educate their customers about online fraud?
August 23 2021
Mike Cowen, Head of Products & Innovation – UK, Ireland, Nordics & Baltics at Mastercard, […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard - Is there a perfect storm brewing of e-commerce fraud?
August 20 2021
Mike Cowen, Head of Products & Innovation – UK, Ireland, Nordics & Baltics at Mastercard, […]
Mastercard and Partners Pledge 75,000 Trees in Support of The Round Britain Challenge
August 19 2021
Together with its partners ekko and HELPFUL, Mastercard has pledged to donate and plant 75,000 […]
11 fintech builders join Mastercard Start Path global network to scale innovation
August 13 2021
Mastercard opens door to startups around the world looking to grow platforms across open banking, […]
Moscow Metro, VTB, Google and Mastercard, Collaborate to Launch Virtual "Troika" Card
August 4 2021
The Moscow Metro, VTB Bank, Google and Mastercard have started the final stage of testing […]
EML Awarded Northern Ireland Government Tender For AU$273Million
July 30 2021
EML Payments is delighted to win a tender to disburse an AU$273million economic stimulus boost […]
Mastercard Launches New Start Path Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Program for Startups
July 28 2021
Mastercard announced today a new Start Path global startup engagement program dedicated to supporting fast-growing digital assets, […]
Mastercard Joins the Regional Alliance for the Digitalization of Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
July 27 2021
Private and public sector unite to support a collaborative virtual platform, which aims to offer […]
Mastercard Creates Simplified Payments Card Offering for Cryptocurrency Companies
July 26 2021
Mastercard announced today it will enhance its card program for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges, making […]
Mastercard and Lloyds Bank partner on new Open Banking checkout solution
July 26 2021
Mastercard and Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking have partnered to deliver a new Open Banking payment solution […]
Mastercard Launches the Next Generation Payport+ Real-time Payments Gateway
July 26 2021
Mastercard has launched its next generation real-time payments gateway service PayPort+, which provides flexible access […]
Barclaycard Payments Signs Up to Mastercard Track Business Payment Service
July 22 2021
Barclaycard Payments today announces it has agreed to join Mastercard Track™ Business Payment Service, making […]
Verizon Business and Mastercard partner to bring 5G to the global payments industry
July 14 2021
Verizon Business and Mastercard today announced a strategic partnership expected to drive transformational solutions for […]
Tutuka announces five-year strategic partnership with Mastercard in Mexico
July 13 2021
Tutuka is proud to announce the signing of a five-year strategic partnership with Mastercard in […]
Cape Announces Principal Membership Partnership With Mastercard Ahead of Beta Launch
July 9 2021
Cape, the Spend Management and Corporate Card issuing platform focussed on helping businesses spend less […]
Nobody in the Dark Campaign Reignites Across the UK to Ensure No One Is Left Behind by Digital Revolution
July 6 2021
Mastercard, Lloyds Banking Group, Good Things Foundation and Clean Slate Training & Employment CIC have […]
Fibank Provides Its Mastercard Cardholders with the Option to Make Payments Using Their Fitbit Smartwatches
July 2 2021
Digital payments offer more security for our money and increase the comfort of our daily […]
Payfare To Power Real-time Payments For The Gig Economy With Integration Of Mastercard Send™
June 24 2021
Payfare today announced that it will integrate Mastercard Send™ into Payfare’s financial technology platform, expanding […]
Unizest launches new e-current account for overseas workers
June 23 2021
E-current account provider Unizest has launched in the UK with support from Mastercard, Railsbank, Association […]
Mox and Mastercard launch groundbreaking feature to “Flip” between debit and credit spending
June 23 2021
Mox Bank and Mastercard today announce another smart new feature called “Flip” on the all-in-one […]
UK and Nordics Lead Open Banking in Europe
June 17 2021
According to a new report by Mastercard, which conducted in-depth research into how prepared European […]
Fabrick Unveils Suite of API Solutions Harnessing Open Finance
June 15 2021
Fabrick, Italy’s leading open banking ecosystem, is launching a suite of API-based solutions that harness […]
Mastercard Launches New Start Path Programming Dedicated to Supporting Minority-Owned Startups
June 10 2021
New programming complements Mastercard investments in minority focused VCs including Authentic Ventures, Fearless Fund, CNote […]
FinGo Partner with Mastercard to Expand Vein ID Payments Globally
June 9 2021
FinGo, the fintech behind the world’s first biometric identity authentication and payments platform, has entered a […]
Telkom Launches Africa’s First Virtual Card for Transacting on WhatsApp
June 8 2021
Telkom has launched Africa’s first Mastercard virtual card for use on WhatsApp, enabling Telkom Pay […]
Mastercard Empowers Consumers To Choose A Sustainable Future With Eco-Friendly Cards
June 4 2021
According to a recent Mastercard study, 58% of consumers are more mindful of their impact on […]
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Safe journeys’ – Mike Cowen, Mastercard in ‘The Fintech Magazine’
June 1 2021
With online fraud a major industry concern, there has been a raft of developments, from […]
Mastercard Welcomes NEC Payments as a Global Partner of Fintech Express
May 27 2021
Mastercard has announced that the Bahrain-based NEC Payments is now a global partner of Mastercard […]
Movo® Forges New Fintech Category and Launches On-Demand Mobile Banking With End-to-End Contactless Payments
May 14 2021
MovoCash, Inc., a California-based Fintech company, announced today the launch of a first-of-its-kind ON-DEMAND Mobile […]
Pomelo Selects Mastercard to Boost SME Offering
May 10 2021
Digital payments platform Pomelo Pay has partnered with Mastercard, enabling the London-based and globally focused […]
Neofin Ventures Secures £300,000 Funding From Investors and Selects Mastercard to Rebuild Fintech Unizest
May 5 2021
Newly formed Neofin Ventures – founded by fintech experts Matt Oldham, Tony Shawcross and Chris […]
Barclaycard launches new cashback business credit card to help SMEs get back on track
April 28 2021
Barclaycard has launched a new market-leading, fee-free cashback business credit card, designed to support small […]
Gemini Partners with Mastercard to Launch New Crypto Rewards Credit Card
April 28 2021
Gemini, a cryptocurrency platform, today announced details of its first-of-a-kind cryptocurrency rewards credit card, including […]
Customers can Now Pay Small Businesses via WhatsApp
April 27 2021
Nedbank, in collaboration with Mastercard and Ukheshe, has launched Money Message, a new payment platform […]
Greenwood and Mastercard Partner for the Greenwood Debit Card
April 27 2021
Greenwood Debit Mastercard products will provide a digital banking solution with integrated financial management services, […]
Mastercard Strengthens Digital First Program in Asia Pacific to Meet Rising Demand for Convenient and Secure Transactions
April 22 2021
Mastercard is strengthening its global Digital First program across Asia Pacific with a range of […]
Ekko Launches with Mastercard Making it Effortless for Consumers to Take Action on Climate Change
April 21 2021
ekko, an innovative new app, debit card and ecosystem that turns the tide on climate change, […]
Mastercard Pumps Money into VC Fund for Women of Colour
April 21 2021
Black women are building and growing businesses faster than any other segment and yet receive […]
Fintech Finance Presents: The Paytech Show 4.11 - The E-commerce Payments
April 20 2021
In today’s episode of The Paytech Show join Jukka Yliuntinen from Giesecke & Devrient, Mike […]
Mastercard and Hi Partner to Launch Salary Access Card to Give Employees Real-time Access to Earned Pay
April 19 2021
Hi55 Ventures, a disruptive new fintech company in pay, has partnered with Mastercard to launch, […]
Mastercard Unveils New Carbon Calculator Tool for Banks Globally, as Consumer Passion for the Environment Grows
April 13 2021
New research on sustainability, commissioned by Mastercard, reveals a marked increase in consumer passion for […]
Mastercard is first to launch Request to Pay application solution in UK
April 8 2021
Mastercard is today announcing the launch of its innovative Request to Pay application solution; the […]
Mastercard Credit Cardholders Now Enjoy SBI Card Pay Feature
April 1 2021
SBI Card Pay, a payment feature based on Host Card Emulation (HCE) technology, which allows […]
Airtel Africa’s Mobile Money Business Gains $100m Investment from Mastercard
April 1 2021
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in […]
FinTech Hub Slovakia Launches for Industry Innovators Worldwide - Start-ups and Scale-ups Should Apply Now
March 30 2021
Slovakia is a burgeoning fintech region and home to the best IT-ranked developers in the […]
Mastercard: Build back fairer by helping banking’s underserved
March 16 2021
By Kelly Devine, President, UK & Ireland, Mastercard Last month’s Kalifa Review prompted headlines about fintech’s role […]
A first for the UK: Starling Bank launches recycled plastic debit cards
March 16 2021
Starling, the leading digital bank, is introducing a recycled plastic debit card to support its […]
Mastercard accelerates deployment of digital first solutions
March 9 2021
Mastercard is expanding the Engage platform, offering customers easy access to a growing network of […]
Mastercard Completes Acquisition of Nets’ Account-to-Account Payment Business
March 8 2021
Today, Mastercard completed its acquisition of the majority of the Corporate Services business of Nets, […]
EPA Releases New Insight to Explore How Fintech Can Tackle Financial Exclusion
March 5 2021
The Emerging Payments Association (EPA), which promotes collaboration and innovation across payments, has today published […]
Mastercard and ACI Worldwide announce Real-time Payments in Peru
February 23 2021
Mastercard and ACI Worldwide, a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, today announced that Cámara de Compensación […]
Mastercard’s Open Banking Connect is now available to Lloyds Bank credit card customers
February 23 2021
Mastercard’s Open Banking Connect service is now enabled for credit card holders of Lloyds Banking […]
Tweeq partners with Mastercard and Paymentology
February 22 2021
Tweeq, a Saudi Fintech which aims to provide a feature-rich spending account for individuals and […]
US Faster Payments Council (FPC) Sets Up Work Groups
February 19 2021
The US Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing faster payments in […]
Thrive Launches Business Account With Mastercard
February 15 2021
Thrive, a Melbourne-based fintech founded in 2019, has developed a unique product that uses artificial […]
Mastercard invests in $100 million female-focused startup fund Astia
February 9 2021
Astia, the Silicon Valley headquartered organization dedicated to leveling the investment playing field – and […]
MyFin Digital Wallet Launched Supported by Fibank and Mastercard
February 9 2021
Fibank and Mastercard have presented MyFin digital wallet, a platform for fast money transfers and […]
Mastercard announces partnership with Sadapay
February 9 2021
Building on the partnership announced in Pakistan in 2020, SadaPay and Mastercard are issuing the […]
Mastercard and SEEBURGER to partner on Request to Pay based Bill Pay solutions
February 5 2021
Mastercard today announces it has signed an agreement with global business integration technology leader SEEBURGER, […]
Mastercard and Oracle team up to streamline emergency aid
February 4 2021
New solution helps government and non-profit organizations quickly deploy emergency aid through fast or near-real […]
NatWest Group and Mastercard expand payments partnership with a focus on innovation and customer experience
February 4 2021
Mastercard and NatWest Group today announced an expansion of their payments partnership by agreeing to […]
Mastercard Evolves Contactless Technology for Quantum World
February 2 2021
Mastercard today announced that it is applying the latest quantum-resistant technologies to develop the next […]
Former Mastercard President Launches Global PayTech Ventures
January 30 2021
Former President of Mastercard Europe, Javier Perez today announced the launch of Global PayTech Ventures […]
GuavaPay becomes a Principal Member of Mastercard
January 29 2021
Guavapay Limited, a payment processing company has been granted Principal Member status of Mastercard allowing […]
Sokin announces partnership with Mastercard in South Asia to expand fixed-price payments service and cost-effective currency exchange
January 29 2021
Sokin, the new generation fintech payment firm, has signed a partnership agreement with Mastercard in South […]
How open banking can aid small business recovery
January 27 2021
By Jim Wadsworth, Senior Vice President, Open Banking, Mastercard It’s now more than three years […]
Mastercard Launches One-Stop Resource Site to Support Digital Transformation of SMEs in Asia Pacific
January 18 2021
To help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) recover from the pandemic and prepare for the […]
N26 introduces new donation functionality for year-end campaign with Mastercard, in support of the World Food Programme
December 10 2020
N26 announced a new year-end campaign that will see the digital bank expand their partnership with […]
Mastercard and Pine Labs to expand “pay later” instalment solution to five Southeast Asian markets in early 2021
December 9 2020
Mastercard and Pine Labs will launch their integrated “pay later” solution in five Southeast Asian […]
SumUp and Mastercard to enable vehicle payment solutions for European small businesses
December 2 2020
SumUp and Mastercard are announcing their new payment services tailored for Ford commercial vehicles in […]
Paynetics joins Mastercard Accelerate programme to support long-term growth
November 25 2020
Fintech and trusted payment service provider Paynetics AD has joined the Mastercard Accelerate programme to support its ambitious growth […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard - What are typical fraud issues the banks have had to deal with on the retail side?
November 20 2020
Mike Cowen, Head of Products & Innovation – UK, Ireland, Nordics & Baltics at Mastercard, […]
Mastercard and Juvo Partner to Provide Financial Services to Underbanked Consumers in Latin America
November 19 2020
Juvo, a pioneer of financial identities for the underbanked, today announced a new partnership with Mastercard. […]
Ziglu celebrates Mastercard Debit Card launch with Christmas Charity Campaign
November 17 2020
Ziglu celebrates its Mastercard debit card launch by donating the price of a meal1 to […]
Mastercard advances multi-rail strategy to modernise business payments
November 16 2020
Mastercard continues to deliver on its multi-rail strategy with the addition of Account-to-Account (A2A) payments […]
Mastercard and Payments Canada partner to build Canada's new real-time payment system
November 12 2020
Payments Canada today announced the selection of Mastercard’s Vocalink as the clearing and settlement solution […]
Mastercard lights up London and Bristol housing to raise awareness for those who are digitally and financially left ‘In The Dark’
November 12 2020
Mastercard shone a light on digital and financial exclusion this week by lighting up tower blocks […]
Sokin Inks Deal with Mastercard in Europe
November 2 2020
Sokin today announces a new partnership with Mastercard as it prepares for the roll-out of […]
Visa, MasterCard, AmEx & Discover endorsing MagicCube as software-only replacement for payment terminals
October 20 2020
MagicCube, the leader in the new category of Software Defined Trust (SDT), today announced the […]
Monese and Mastercard launch strategic European partnership
October 19 2020
Mastercard and Monese, the European banking service provider, announced a new multi-year strategic partnership to further enhance […]
Judopay expands support of touch-free payments with Mastercard partnership
October 14 2020
Judopay, a leading mobile-first payments provider, today announces its partnership with Mastercard, which will further […]
PayPal and Mastercard expand debit card offering to more European businesses
September 29 2020
PayPal and Mastercard announced that they are continuing the global expansion of the popular PayPal […]
ACI Worldwide and Mastercard to collaborate and advance new payment solutions and experiences for customers
September 29 2020
ACI Worldwide, a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, and Mastercard, […]
Tesco Bank introduces Mastercard’s Open Banking Connect™ for 2.6 million card customers
September 15 2020
Tesco Bank is to become the first UK bank to introduce new technology that allows […]
Mastercard Launches Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Testing Platform
September 10 2020
With the global economy racing to embrace digital payments, central banks also are looking to […]
Jifiti Partners with Mastercard to Scale Point of Sale Consumer Financing Solutions
September 9 2020
As more people enter the digital economy, credit and consumer financing is evolving – providing […]
Modulr becomes a principal issuing member of Mastercard
September 8 2020
The FinTech Modulr has today announced it has joined Mastercard as a principal issuing member, […]
Mastercard teams up with OpenTable to pick up the bill for diners in UK and Ireland
August 28 2020
Throughout September OpenTable and Mastercard will be celebrating Dine Local, a month-long homage to dining […]
Mastercard has created the world’s biggest digital wave with over 1 billion views to celebrate the return of the UEFA Champions League
August 28 2020
Mastercard has created the world’s biggest digital wave through social media achieving over 1 billion […]
Phos extends partnership with Mastercard to support European businesses and boost economy
August 28 2020
Phos, the fintech behind the first-ever software Point of Sale (POS), has today announced the […]
Netcetera and Mastercard Launch 3DS Testing Platform for Retailers
August 27 2020
Netcetera is Mastercard’s exclusive 3-D Secure testing partner to help retailers and other businesses ensure […]
Mastercard expands in Myanmar
August 25 2020
Mastercard today announced that it is deepening its commitment to Myanmar by taking steps to […]
TransferWise and Mastercard expand their global partnership
August 21 2020
Mastercard and TransferWise have announced an expanded partnership to enable the issuance of cards in any market […]
Curve and Samsung launch the Samsung Pay Card today
August 18 2020
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has today announced that the new Samsung Pay Card, powered by […]
First Direct moves Debit card partnership to Mastercard
August 14 2020
first direct has selected Mastercard as its partner for its debit card portfolio. Customers will […]
Mastercard and Pollinate announce global commercial partnership
August 14 2020
Mastercard and Pollinate, the software business that is reinventing merchant acquiring for banks, have agreed […]
Mastercard Rolls Out New Business Intelligence Platform for European Banks
August 5 2020
Mastercard today announced the launch of Market Trends, an interactive platform providing a comprehensive view […]
Mastercard and ANNA Money enter next phase of partnership
August 4 2020
Mastercard and ANNA Money today announced an extended partnership that will support ANNA’s customers with […]
Mastercard to enable better cross-border business payments into China
July 28 2020
Mastercard and Bank of Shanghai today announced the ability for businesses in virtually any geography […]
Mastercard Leads the Payments Industry Forward to a More Sustainable Future
July 22 2020
Directory of Sustainable Card Materials and Vendors Now Available
Mastercard accelerates crypto card partner program, making it easier for consumers to hold and activate cryptocurrencies
July 20 2020
Wirex becomes first native cryptocurrency platform to be granted principal membership license
Tide strikes strategic partnership with Mastercard as principal issuer
July 20 2020
The agreement cements Tide’s position as a leading business banking challenger
Mastercard partners with tonik, Philippines’ first digital-only neobank, to accelerate financial inclusion
July 9 2020
Mastercard today announced a new partnership agreement with tonik, a two-year-old startup which recently received a […]
Mastercard approves G+D Mobile Security as Digital Activity Customer
July 9 2020
G+D Mobile Security has been granted approval by Mastercard as a Digital Activity Customer. This enables G+D to contract third parties and on-board them to Mastercard’s digital services supported by Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES)
Mastercard, AMEX & Visa announce global expansion of Click to Pay
July 8 2020
American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa to Power Global Expansion of Simple, Consistent Digital Checkout Experience
Soldo extends partnership with Mastercard
July 8 2020
European spend management market leader brings card issuance and settlements in-house
Tory Jackson, Galileo - Mastercard’s active role in FinTech
July 6 2020
We speak with Tory Jackson of Galileo about Mastercard’s active role in FinTech
Tory Jackson, Galileo - Galileo partnership with Mastercard
June 29 2020
We speak with Tory Jackson of Galileo about their partnership with Mastercard
Exclusive: 'Tear down the wall!' - Stefan Moller, Klar, Pablo Cuaron, Mastercard & Tory Jackson, Galileo in "The Fintech Magazine"
June 22 2020
Now, more than ever, fintechs and enablers of Mexico’s new digital financial infrastructure will have […]
Mastercard SpendingPulse: UK E-Commerce Sales up 72% Year-On-Year in May as Pandemic Continues to Drive Consumers Online
June 18 2020
Online retail sales were up 72% year-on-year in the UK in May according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard on the payments industry going in the future
June 15 2020
We speak with Mike Cowen, Mastercard about the payments industry going in the future.
Lanistar and Mastercard announce partnership ahead of fintech challenger’s product launch
June 15 2020
Lanistar and Mastercard have announced a new partnership as the fintech challenger prepares to launch its new banking alternative product later this year
Mastercard and Octet Europe enable European small businesses to thrive in the global economy
June 11 2020
Today, Mastercard and Octet Europe announce the launch of a new trade solution across the […]
Mastercard Fintech Express startups to have easy access to Railsbank BaaS platform
June 2 2020
Railsbank, the leading global open banking platform and a Mastercard Express Partner, announces that startups […]
Mastercard announces Fintech Express to empower European startups to launch and expand rapidly
June 2 2020
Today, Mastercard launches Fintech Express in Europe, a programme designed to facilitate emerging fintechs’ launch and expansion
Mastercard, PFS and Starling Bank team up to offer a trusted alternative to cash to NHS volunteers
June 1 2020
As National Volunteer Week gets underway, Royal Voluntary Service has identified two Mastercard issuers to […]
GCC set for fintech surge, reveals Mastercard study
May 29 2020
The GCC is set for a surge in the use of fintech apps during the current global health crisis as new figures from Mastercard reveal a 70 percent increase in the use of contactless payments in the MEA region
Judopay and Mastercard partner with The Pharmacy Centre to ensure access and availability of medical supplies
May 21 2020
The Pharmacy Centre to enable new PaybyLink and other digital payments to help support vulnerable customers during the ongoing pandemic and beyond
Mastercard builds on COVID-19 response with commitment to connect 1 billion people to the digital economy by 2025
May 12 2020
In this time of crisis, Mastercard has expanded its worldwide commitment to financial inclusion by pledging to bring a total of 1 billion people and 50 million micro and small businesses into the digital economy by 2025.
Mastercard appoints Mark Barnett as President of Mastercard Europe
May 4 2020
Mastercard today announced the appointment of Mark Barnett as President of its European business, based […]
Galileo Financial Technologies Pioneers Expansion into Mexico with Mastercard Certification and Major Strategic Partnership with Klar
May 1 2020
Rigorous certification enables Galileo to accelerate the launch of consumer payment services by innovative fintech Klar.
Curve and Mastercard extend their partnership
April 30 2020
European fintech Curve becomes a principal member of Mastercard
Mastercard study shows consumers moving to contactless payments for everyday purchases as they seek cleaner, touch-free options
April 29 2020
During February and March, as many countries imposed or strengthened social distancing measures due to COVID-19, a significant majority of consumers turned to contactless card payments for necessary purchases.
Uber Eats partners with Mastercard to commit an additional 40,000 meals for NHS staff
April 8 2020
Extending Uber Eats initial commitment of 100,000 meals announced last week
MPE 2020: Jim Wadsworth - Mastercard
April 7 2020
At MPE 2020 we catch up with Jim Wadsworth from Mastercard about open banking and […]
Mastercard enables Contactless limit raise across 29 countries; and champions permanent increase
March 25 2020
Important new move builds on the phenomenal growth in use of contactless with Mastercard enabling businesses and retailers to implement limit increases quickly and efficiently to help people everywhere benefit from the fastest and simplest way to pay
Mastercard expands partnership with bunq to build a greener planet
March 19 2020
Mastercard and bunq announce today the expansion of their partnership to accelerate the growth of bunq’s card offerings in Europe.
Paysafe and Mastercard extend strategic partnership
March 12 2020
Paysafe, a leading specialised payments platform, has today announced an expanded strategic partnership with Mastercard.
SumUp and Mastercard partner to launch card for business payments
February 19 2020
SumUp, the UK-based financial technology company, has today announced the launch of its first-ever card […]
Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard on exciting projects
January 20 2020
We speak with Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard about exciting projects they are working on.
FinTech Connect 2019: Jay Singer, Mastercard
January 20 2020
We speak with Jay Singer, Mastercard about being at the event, keynote speech at the […]
Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard on customers
January 17 2020
We speak with Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard about how do financial institutions find out what the […]
Mastercard continues to lead PayTech innovation in Europe with CleverCards and EML Payments first-to-market direct to mobile wallet launch
January 14 2020
Mastercard, the partner of choice for fintechs, is announcing its partnership of CleverCards and EML […]
Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard on an international scale
January 13 2020
We speak with Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard about open banking on an international scale.
Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard on fitting into Open Banking
January 10 2020
We speak with Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard about how do they fit in and what open […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard on e-wallets
January 8 2020
We speak with Mike Cowen, Mastercard about how critical will e-wallets be going forward.
Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard on regulation
January 8 2020
We speak with Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard about how have the changes in regulation had an […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard on SCA
January 7 2020
We speak with Mike Cowen, Mastercard about how will SCA impact future payments.
Mike Cowen, Mastercard on expectations around real-time payments
January 6 2020
We speak with Mike Cowen, Mastercard about expectations around real-time payments.
Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard on Open Banking
January 6 2020
We speak with Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard about the background on Open Banking.
Mike Cowen, Mastercard on the partnership
January 3 2020
We speak with Mike Cowen, Mastercard about the partnership Mastercard has created to help move […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard on creating a streamline frictionless payment system
January 2 2020
We speak with Mike Cowen, Mastercard about how can the industry work together to create […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard on new payment methods
December 20 2019
We speak with Mike Cowen, Mastercard about how easy is it for merchants to access […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard on issues in the different payment method
December 19 2019
We speak with Mike Cowen, Mastercard about from a merchant perspective, what issues arise with […]
Mike Cowen, Mastercard on the payments landscape
December 18 2019
We speak with Mike Cowen, Mastercard about how has the payment landscape changed over the […]
Money20/20 USA 2019: Jessica Turner, Mastercard
December 18 2019
We speak with Jessica Turner, Mastercard about being at a Fintech event and their recent […]
Mastercard announces new partnership with sync. as it prepares to launch
December 17 2019
Working together to launch innovative smart banking in the UK and Europe Mastercard today announces […]
Mastercard and Doconomy Extend Collaboration to Deliver a More Sustainable Future
December 10 2019
Doconomy and Mastercard today extended their joint effort to combat climate change. Moving beyond previously […]
Fintech Finance Presents: The Fintech Show 2.20 – How to give the customer what they want!
December 6 2019
In this episode of The Fintech Show we ask the question, how can customers actually […]
Nordic fintech company Enfuce teams up with D-mat, AWS and Mastercard to bring personalized carbon footprint monitoring to banks, merchants and retailers worldwide
November 21 2019
My Carbon Action uses a validated calculation method to track the CO2e emissions of every […]
MASTERCARD ANNOUNCES LONG TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED
November 20 2019
Mastercard, one of the world’s most active sponsors of major sporting events, has today announced […]
Mastercard becomes headline sponsor of the Fintech League
November 7 2019
The Fintech League, a 6-a-side mixed league based out of Shoreditch’s Power League in East London, […]
Mastercard Launches Integrated Product Suite to Optimize Healthcare Partner Technology
October 28 2019
Mastercard today unveiled Mastercard Healthcare Solutions, a new suite of products dedicated to helping healthcare […]
Mastercard Blockchain to Bring Visibility to Food Systems
October 28 2019
Consumers increasingly want to know the story behind the food that they consume – the […]
Mastercard Launches Accelerate to Supercharge Fintech Success
October 28 2019
Mastercard today launched Mastercard Accelerate, a global initiative that simplifies the way that Mastercard works […]
Revolut to launch first U.S. cards with Mastercard in new deal
October 22 2019
Mastercard (MA) and Revolut, today announced a partnership to launch Revolut cards in the U.S. […]
W H Smith and Funky Pigeon partner with Mastercard to launch online payments via ‘Pay by Bank app’
October 18 2019
Mastercard has entered into an agreement with WHSmith.co.uk, Funky Pigeon, Cult Pens & The Card […]
ASEAN FINANCIAL INNOVATION NETWORK ANNOUNCES MASTERCARD AS NEW CORPORATE FOUNDING MEMBER
October 17 2019
ASEAN Financial Innovation Network (AFIN) is delighted to welcome Mastercard as a corporate founding member […]
Incite Group announces Chief Product Officers from Groupon, Macy’s and Mastercard to join Customer Experience Summit in San Francisco
October 15 2019
Incite Group –part of Reuters Events- today announced the global brands that will share their […]
Mastercard’s Mark Barnett joins UK Government’s Inclusive Economy Partnership
October 15 2019
Barnett joins 14 UK CEOs to tackle Britain’s most pressing societal issues Mark Barnett, Mastercard’s […]
The Royal Mint and Mastercard unveil first of a kind solid gold payment card
October 11 2019
Working in association with Mastercard and Accomplish Financial, The Royal Mint has today announced production […]
Sibos 2019: Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard
October 7 2019
We speak with Jim Wadsworth, Mastercard about what has changed in the payments landscape over […]
Visa and Mastercard reconsider involvement in Libra Coin
October 4 2019
First it was a group of influential banks, then it was the EU regulator, now, Visa, Mastercard […]
Fibank, Mastercard and Garmin Launch an Innovation in Payments
September 26 2019
Fibank (First Investment Bank), Mastercard and Garmin launched the long-awaited innovative Garmin Pay watch payment […]
OpenText and Mastercard Partner to Transform Financial Processes Across Global Supply Chains
September 19 2019
OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), a global leader in Enterprise Information Management (EIM), and Mastercard (NYSE: […]
Mastercard, R3 to Launch Cross-Border Blockchain Payments System for Banks
September 13 2019
Filipe Castro, Co-Founder, and CIO at UTRUST, the cryptocurrency payment solution offering instant transactions, said, […]
Mastercard aims to boost access to cash in the UK with new retailer cashback initiative
September 12 2019
Today Mastercard announces the introduction of a new initiative to increase the nation’s access to […]
Mastercard and R3 partner to develop new Blockchain powered Cross-Border Payments Solution
September 11 2019
Mastercard and R3, a leading enterprise blockchain software provider, have today announced a strategic partnership […]
Mastercard Advances Its Leadership Position as a Multi-Rail Payments Company with the Acquisition of Nets’ Account-to-Account Payment Business
August 6 2019
Mastercard, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the majority of the […]
Mastercard and SumUp giving small businesses a boost
July 25 2019
Mastercard and SumUp today announced a new partnership that will increase the number of electronic […]
Mastercard and Nationwide announce new partnership
July 23 2019
Mastercard today announces a new partnership with Nationwide as it prepares to launch a new […]
Bank of America Is Top U.S. Issuer of Visa® and Mastercard® Commercial Solutions
July 15 2019
Bank of America has retained its ranking as a top issuer of Visa and Mastercard […]
Mastercard and Zoho Expand Access to Tools to Help Small Business Owners Around the World Thrive
July 12 2019
Mastercard today announced it is expanding its partnership with Zoho to bring small business owners […]
OpenText and Mastercard Partner to Transform Financial Processes Across Global Supply Chains
July 12 2019
OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), a global leader in Enterprise Information Management (EIM), and Mastercard (NYSE: […]
DIMOCO PSP becomes independent and licensed Mastercard merchant acquirer
July 11 2019
DIMOCO Payment Services today announces the completion of the process to become a member of […]
Mastercard Further Extends Payment Network with Acquisition of Transfast
July 9 2019
Mastercard announced the completion of the acquisition of Transfast, a global payments company with significant cross-border […]
TransferWise borderless account reaches $10 billion in deposits, brings debit Mastercard to the US
June 26 2019
TransferWise, the technology company that moves money internationally, is bringing its borderless account and Mastercard […]
Mastercard and P27 Nordic Payments Platform to build a world first real-time payments system across the region
June 25 2019
Today P27 Nordic Payments Platform (owned by Danske Bank, Handelsbanken, Nordea, OP Financial Group, SEB […]
Mastercard shareholders to vote on governance overhaul to address far-right extremism
June 25 2019
Mastercard shareholders will vote on a shareholder proposal that the board of directors establish a […]
Prime members now get 2.5% back at Amazon.ca, Whole Foods Market stores in Canada and on foreign currency purchases using the Amazon.ca Rewards Mastercard
June 18 2019
Amazon Canada, TD and Mastercard today announced the launch of the Amazon.ca Rewards Mastercard. MBNA, […]
MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga and Salesforce Farah Siddiqui top 2019 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model Lists 2019 celebrating ethnic minority business leaders
June 6 2019
INvolve is releasing the annual EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model Lists 2019, supported by Yahoo […]
Yoyo partners with Mastercard to bring Pay by Bank app to the High Street
June 5 2019
Under the partnership, Yoyo and Pay by Bank app (PbBa) – a new way to […]
Tribe Payments secures Mastercard certification
June 5 2019
Tribe Payments, a team of industry experts dedicated to delivering the future of payments, has […]
Mastercard extends commitment to the proliferation of FinTechs with Accelerate 2.0.
June 4 2019
Mastercard today announces the next generation of its initiative to drive growth at scale for […]
Mastercard extends commitment to the proliferation of FinTechs with Accelerate 2.0.
June 3 2019
Mastercard today announces the next generation of its initiative to drive growth at scale for […]
Digital banking now part of everyday life new European study from Mastercard reveals
June 3 2019
Never before has the importance of technology been greater in financial services. Digital banking solutions […]
Edoardo Volta, Mastercard on tech challenges
May 31 2019
We speak with Edoardo Volta from Mastercard, on tech challenges facing new banks today.
Mastercard, Divido and Lastminute.com bring installment payments to the checkout
May 21 2019
People increasingly crave flexibility and control when it comes to spending their money: from how they pay […]
Mastercard and Visa agree to cut overseas card fees
May 7 2019
Mastercard and Visa have both agreed to cut their fees for tourists using their cards […]
Cashaa added Mastercard and Visa Credit/Debit Card for Crypto Purchases
April 23 2019
After launching its Business Banking services earlier this month, Cashaa announces the launch of its […]