Mastercard said it has inked a deal with Cambridge, U.K.-based Handpoint that will help bring “essential technology” for making sales via cards — along with contactless options — to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in a number of European countries. In a press release, Mastercard said...
Mastercard and AptPay announced on Wednesday (Aug. 19) a deal that the companies said will allow “faster access to cash” for businesses of various sizes and across a range of sectors. Under the arrangement, the Mastercard Send push payments platform will integrate with the AptPay...
To provide banks serving small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) throughout the globe with the newest technology and insights, Mastercard and Pollinate have agreed to a strategic partnership. The collaboration comes after Mastercard’s investment in the company last year, according to a Friday (Aug. 14) announcement....
Mastercard is expanding its Accelerate financial technology (FinTech) portfolio and is adding 11 companies to its Start Path startup engagement program, according to a Wednesday (Aug. 12) announcement. The company said its efforts recognize “the important role FinTechs play in the world’s rapid digital transformation.”...
Mastercard is rolling out a new “business intelligence” platform that will provide research and analysis on the payments sector in Europe. Mastercard on Wednesday (Aug. 5) announced it is launching a new online platform called Market Trends, aimed at banks and financial institutions across Europe....
Mastercard Inc. is offering concessions in an effort to defuse the European Union’s antitrust concerns about its planned acquisition of Nets Group, the Scandinavian payment firm, Reuters reported. Mastercard filed its latest intentions with the European Commission, the executive branch of the EU, on Tuesday...
Mastercard and the Bank of Shanghai announced businesses anywhere in the globe can now send payments to China more efficiently. Under Mastercard Cross-Border Services, commercial customers will be able to transfer money to any bank in China, reduce transaction costs, and get real-time exchange rates...
Mastercard Inc. is promoting the use of sustainable credit cards, helping issuers in more than a dozen countries offer cards made from recyclable, bio-sourced, chlorine-free, degradable and ocean-safe plastics. The New York-based, multinational financial services (FI) company said the industry currently produces 6 billion cards...
Mastercard, responding to the burgeoning cryptocurrency space, has updated its Accelerate program to help make it easier for partners to bring cards to the market, according to a press release. The Accelerate program works to provide a streamlined entry point to the Mastercard range of...
