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2020
BMO launches Global Pay in the U.S.
BMO launched BMO Global Pay in the U.S., enabling business customers to send payments to more than 30 countries using Mastercard Cross-Border Services.
2020
Mastercard supports Sri Lanka’s Cash Wade campaign
Mastercard announced its support for the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s Cash Wade campaign, which aims to increase adoption of digital transactions in Sri Lanka.
2020
Mastercard pledges $500 million for Black communities
Mastercard announced a commitment to invest $500 million in Black communities in the United States over five years, including financial tools, investment and partnerships.
2020
Emirates Skywards and Barclays launch U.S. cobranded credit cards
Emirates Skywards partnered with Barclays to launch its first U.S. cobranded credit card suite, the Emirates Skywards Mastercard. The cards offer Skywards Miles on purchases and Silver or Gold tier status during the first year of enrollment.
2020
Mastercard and HSBC partner on sustainable urban development
Mastercard announced a new partnership with HSBC through the City Possible network to accelerate sustainable urban development. The partners plan to develop an approach to green financing for sustainable infrastructure projects in net-zero cities.
2020
Mastercard unveils CBDC testing platform
Mastercard unveiled a platform for central banks to test central bank digital currencies, simulate use cases and test rollout strategies.
2020
Mastercard and Qatar Development Bank partner to support Qatar's fintech sector
Mastercard and Qatar Development Bank partnered to support the Qatar Fintech Hub and the development of Qatar's fintech sector. The partnership includes access to Mastercard technology, expertise, products, and services for startups in the hub.
2020
VIPKid and Mastercard partner on teacher payment option
VIPKid partnered with Mastercard to offer teachers on the VIPKid platform in the U.S. and Canada the option to receive payment through a VIPKid Prepaid Mastercard, with daVinci Payments facilitating the partnership.
2020
Samsung Pay Card launches in South Korea
Samsung made its physical Samsung Pay Card available in South Korea in collaboration with Mastercard. The card offers discounts on offline and online purchases.
2020
Mastercard partners with Goals101.ai
Mastercard entered an alliance with Goals101.ai to support more personalized and automated banking experiences. The companies also said they would launch a “For You” section within the platform.
2020
Mastercard acquired IfOnly
Mastercard acquired IfOnly, an experiences marketplace, and folded its technology and team into its Priceless experiences marketplace. The article gives conflicting timing: Mastercard said the acquisition was at the beginning of the year, while a spokesperson said IfOnly became part of Mastercard at the end of the prior year.
2020
Mastercard expands partnership with Faysal Bank
Mastercard expanded its existing partnership with Faysal Bank through an agreement enabling the bank to issue Mastercard debit cards and support Mastercard QR in its digital app. Mastercard also said it would bring virtual cards to Pakistan.
2020
Mastercard launches Market Trends platform
Mastercard announced the launch of Market Trends, an interactive platform offering payments insights, competitive intelligence and industry trends for banks and financial institutions in Europe. The platform was available to issuers across Europe.
2020
Microsoft and Mastercard announce strategic partnership
Microsoft and Mastercard announced a partnership focused on accelerating digital commerce, advancing financial technology innovation, and improving financial inclusion. Mastercard said it would use Azure cloud and AI support for research and development, and the companies said they would support the Mastercard Community Pass platform through Azure.
2020
Mastercard and Microsoft announce digital commerce collaboration
Mastercard and Microsoft announced a collaboration focused on digital commerce, startup innovation and financial inclusion, including cloud-native research and development activities through Mastercard Labs.
2020
Mastercard launches initiative promoting alternative-material payment cards
Mastercard launched an initiative encouraging customers to switch to cards made from recycled, biodegradable, and ocean plastics, with the stated aim of reducing plastic sent to landfill.
2020
Tide and Mastercard form multi-year partnership
Tide announced a multi-year partnership with Mastercard to boost Tide’s SME services, including the provision and implementation of credit functionality and payment features in its platform.
2020
MoneyLion launches RoarMoney
MoneyLion announced the launch of RoarMoney, a demand deposit account powered by MetaBank and featuring Mastercard as its exclusive card network.
2020
Mastercard announces partnership with tonik
Mastercard announced a partnership agreement with tonik, under which tonik would be able to issue electronic payment products through Mastercard’s global payment network when its operations launch later in 2020.
2020
Mastercard agrees to acquire Finicity
Mastercard announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Finicity, a provider of financial data and insights access. The announced purchase price was $825 million, with existing Finicity shareholders potentially eligible for an additional earn-out of up to $160 million if performance targets are met.