Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2020
Mastercard acquires Finicity
Mastercard said it had acquired Finicity for $825 million. The article reports the acquisition as completed and says it would expand Mastercard’s open banking system.
2020
Branch partners with Mastercard to enable mobile-wallet access to debit cards
Branch partnered with Mastercard to enable customers to add Branch Mastercard debit cards to mobile wallets, providing access to funds and contactless payments.
2020
Mastercard and Octet launch a trade platform for SMEs
Mastercard and Octet Europe joined forces to launch the Mastercard Trade Solution, a platform combining Mastercard payment services with Octet's B2B trade platform for SMEs across the European Economic Area.
2020
Empays and Mastercard announce cardless ATM partnership
Empays Payment Systems announced a partnership with Mastercard to launch a QR-code-based cardless ATM service in India.
2020
Samsung partners with Mastercard and SoFi for Samsung Money
Samsung partnered with Mastercard and SoFi on Samsung Money by SoFi, a mobile-first money management service consisting of a Mastercard debit card managed by SoFi. The service was planned to become available to U.S. customers in the summer.
2020
JazzCash announces partnership with Mastercard
JazzCash announced a partnership with Mastercard enabling merchants to accept digital payments, digitize their supply chains, and move to cashless operations in Pakistan. JazzCash wallet users will also be able to access Mastercard digital payment solutions and virtual and branded debit cards.
2020
AvidXchange announces additional $128 million equity financing
AvidXchange announced that it had raised an additional $128 million in equity capital, bringing the total raised in the latest financing effort to more than $388 million, including an earlier $260 million closing.
2020
Paytm Payments Bank partners with Mastercard on debit cards
Paytm Payments Bank partnered with Mastercard to issue virtual and physical debit cards to its account holders; virtual cards were to be issued first to new customers.
2020
Paysafe and Mastercard expand strategic partnership
Paysafe announced an expanded strategic partnership with Mastercard to support growth and card acceptance in the European Economic Area, with a focus on Paysafe's card-issuing solutions. Mastercard will also support Paysafe's product development, including digital enablement for services.
2020
Loyal Bank sues Mastercard over terminated license
Loyal Bank sued Mastercard International in federal court, alleging that Mastercard improperly terminated its debit-card license when the bank was indicted for money laundering. The allegations are claims made in the lawsuit.
2020
Credit Sesame launches Sesame Cash
Credit Sesame launched Sesame Cash, a digital banking service initially available to existing customers, with features including a no-fee debit card and access to more than 55,000 ATMs.
2020
Mastercard appoints Ifeoma Dozie as regional marketing director
Mastercard appointed Ifeoma Dozie as its Director, Area Marketing for sub-Saharan Africa.
2020
Mastercard receives approval to establish a clearing organization in China
The People's Bank of China approved Mastercard's application to establish a clearing organization in China. The associated company must complete preparations within a year and apply to commence operations.
2020
Mastercard and NetsUnion announce a domestic card-clearing joint venture
Mastercard announced a joint venture with NetsUnion Clearing Corp. to establish a domestic bank card clearing entity in China.
2020
Mastercard partnered with North Macedonia on digital identity solutions
Mastercard is partnering with the Republic of North Macedonia to develop digital identity solutions, including digital document signing and authentication for access to government and business services.
2020
Cuentas launches mobile app and prepaid Mastercard
Cuentas announced the launch of its mobile app, available for download, which lets consumers sign up for and use the Cuentas prepaid Mastercard and manage accounts and transactions.
2020
Mastercard launches Priceless Cities in South Asia
Mastercard launched its Priceless Cities programme in South Asia, starting with Sri Lanka, to provide Mastercard cardholders access to experiences while traveling.
2020
Mastercard collaborates with Niclas Molinder on sonic brand music
Mastercard said it is collaborating with songwriter and producer Niclas Molinder to engage emerging global artists and commission them to build on Mastercard's sound architecture.
2020
Banque Saudi Fransi and Mastercard launch Priceless credit card
Banque Saudi Fransi and Mastercard launched the Priceless Mastercard Credit Card earlier in 2020. The card offers cardholders access to events and travel and lifestyle benefits.
2019
Mastercard announces acquisition of RiskRecon
Mastercard announced that it is acquiring RiskRecon, a startup that provides security assessments of organizations. The purchase price was not disclosed, and the deal remained subject to regulatory approval.