Mastercard, the payment company, announced a series of digital payment initiatives on Tuesday (Feb. 27) aimed at different segments of the market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Most of the world doesn’t think much about flipping on the lights. In fact, one favored metaphor for describing something easy is comparing it to “flipping a switch.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Payment processor Mastercard announced Wednesday (Feb. 21) that it had named Dimitrios Dosis as the new president of Mastercard Advisors, the professional services unit of the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Mastercard wants to “Start Something Priceless” for UEFA Champions League fans through a partnership with famed Brazilian soccer player Pelé. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
Consumers in Kenya are increasingly turning to eCommerce retailers to purchase their Valentine’s Day gifts. In its Love Index, Mastercard found a 183 percent increase in the number of online transactions between Feb. 11 and 14 from 2015 to 2017, the company said in a press release. Get...
Ending poverty, fighting cancer, and bringing women into tech fields: all in a day’s work, along with simpler pleasures like reading a book with one’s child each night or adopting a pet from a shelter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
What is a common need among a gig worker seeking a second stream of income, an SMB looking to grow their business in an urban neighborhood, and a city planner hoping to solve the complexities of urban traffic congestion? Craig Vosburg, Mastercard’s president of North American markets, told Karen Webster the...
Sometimes eCommerce retailers need to verify a customer’s identity at checkout, but the authentication process often leads to lost sales. Methods like a one-time password sent by text message (SMS), for example, can cause many consumers to abandon their online shopping carts. Get the Full...
Mastercard has announced the Inclusive Futures Project, a new program that will offer specialized products and services for gig workers and next-generation workers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
