Mastercard

Mastercard is a technology company in the global payments industry. We are leading the way toward a world beyond cash with the power to expand connectivity, opportunity, and prosperity for individuals, businesses, and communities.

We operate the world’s fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments, and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. Our products and solutions make everyday commerce activities–such as shopping, traveling, running a business, and managing finances–easier, more secure, and more efficient for everyone. Through our payment solutions, we deliver value and connect over 2.2 billion cardholders with tens of millions of merchants around the world.

The MasterCard brand is among the most recognized in the world. We offer a wide range of payment solutions, including credit, debit, prepaid and commercial programs, through a family of well-known brands, including MasterCard®, Maestro®, and Cirrus®. And since we launched Priceless Cities® in 2011, we have expanded that program to more than 43 cities around the globe, enabling our cardholders—from New York to Singapore, and from London to Rio—to enjoy exclusive experiences.