Mastercard and MTN Group Fintech have entered into a multi-market agreement aimed at ushering in a new era of collaboration to connect millions of people and small businesses across Africa with digital tools for secure mobile payments. The partnership leverages Mastercard’s advanced technology and capabilities to support MTN’s ambition of becoming Africa’s largest fintech platform...
Mastercard, the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, has joined forces with the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) to introduce the UEFA Champions League Mastercard Credit Card, the first of its kind in Egypt. This innovative credit card offers exclusive benefits and cashback on online purchases for NBE’s cardholders. The launch of this unique...
Mastercard has entered into a strategic partnership with Loop, a prominent digital payments technology company licensed by SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority). The collaboration aims to empower businesses and consumers across Saudi Arabia by providing enhanced access to advanced credit card offerings and innovative payment solutions. Under the partnership, Loop will expand its product portfolio...
Mastercard and Octopus Cards Limited, the operator of the widely used Octopus e-money cards and solutions, have introduced a more convenient way for inbound travellers to Hong Kong to benefit from Octopus services. Leveraging Mastercard as the payment option in the Octopus App for Tourists, Mastercard cardholders can easily top-up Mobile Octopus on their iPhone...
Mastercard and AF Payments, Inc. (AFPI), the company behind Beep™ cards, have unveiled a strategic partnership to introduce contactless acceptance of Mastercard cards on the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3 Line) and buses, marking a significant leap in the digitization of payments in the Philippines. In alignment with the government’s push for accelerated payment...
Mastercard, a global leader in payment solutions, and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have unveiled a strategic collaboration aimed at catalyzing the growth of the burgeoning small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in Abu Dhabi and the broader UAE by digitalizing SME payment flows. This collaborative initiative seeks to empower SMEs, leveraging Mastercard’s cutting-edge technologies...
Finix, a cutting-edge payments technology provider, has launched Payouts, a standalone product set to transform large-scale money movement for businesses across diverse industries. Payouts streamline the complex landscape of disbursement processes, offering a single, developer-friendly API for efficient fund transfers, whether businesses are leveraging Finix’s broader payments platform or not. The challenges associated with sending...
Mastercard is taking a significant step towards supporting small business owners globally with the introduction of Mastercard Small Business AI. This inclusive Artificial Intelligence tool is designed to offer personalized guidance to small business owners, providing them with invaluable assistance as they navigate the unique challenges of entrepreneurship and strive for growth. Recognizing the vital...