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uKheshe, Nedbank, Mastercard offer free transactions for grant disbursements during Covid-19
The move is aimed at assisting NGOs and government departments looking for an alternative, cost-effective solutions for mass disbursements.
Mastercard stock could underperform with COVID-19 travel woes extending into 2021, analyst warns
Travel spending could be slow to recover, warns Guggenheim analyst Jeff Cantwell, which could pressure Mastercard Inc. ’s stock into 2021.
Temasek-Backed VC and Mastercard Invest in Fintech Startup
Previse, a fintech that aims to reimagine B2B e-commerce with AI, has completed a $11 million raise led by Reefknot Investments and Mastercard, the startup announced in a statement on Thursday. . . .
Mastercard and Visa Shares Cut to Hold as Jefferies Cites Fallout From Virus
Shares of Mastercard and Visa were cut to hold by a Jefferies analyst, who cites economic fallout from the coronavirus, particularly the near halt in world travel.
Mastercard calls for higher contactless limit globally amid coronavirus pandemic
A higher contactless limit has already been introduced in some places but is yet to reach regions like Asia Pacific and the Caribbean.
Mastercard $250mn to small businesses affected by COVID-19
The global payments leader will commit $250mn over five years, alongside offering cyber vulnerability and identity theft solutions Efforts to protect the global population from coronavirus have impacted every industry sector. However, small businesses in the US have been particularly hard hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, lockdown regulations mean footfall - and thus, daily business - has decreased dramatically. At the same time, efforts by many businesses to move their activities online increase exposure to cyber threats.
How is Mastercard building an innovative startup ecosystem?
Mark Bromley, Mastercard's Director, Sourcing and Supplier Management, told us about the seamless onboarding of startups into the Mastercard ecosystem There are more than 2. 5 billion cards embossed with Mastercard's logo worldwide. It is, simply, one of the most recognisable brands in the financial services sector. Indeed, form close to 50 years, the payments innovators has used technology to make global payments simpler, safer and smarter.
Mastercard raises contactless payment limits in MEA
Mubasher: Mastercard has raised contactless payment limits across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to secure safer payment methods amid rising concerns over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Over the course of 2019, the MEA region …
Mastercard's Scandinavian e-pay deal in EU antitrust crosshairs
Mastercard Inc's bid for a part of Scandinavian payments group Nets is a significant threat to competition in Europe, the European Commission said . . .
Crypto Firm’s New Prepaid Card Accepted Wherever Mastercard Is
A crypto company offers a prepaid card that can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted, with a daily ATM withdrawal limit of $2, 500.
Melbourne-based Fintech Archa Partners with Mastercard to Provide Payment Cards to Companies for Running their Businesses
Melbourne-based Fintech Archa partners with Mastercard to provide payment cards to companies for running their businesses.
Mastercard raises limit of PIN-less transactions
Mastercard has increased the limit for contactless payments without a PIN in Romania, along with 28 other countries t
Mastercard enables contactless limit raise across 29 countries
Today Mastercard announced its commitment to enabling the increase in contactless payment limits across Europe.
Visa, Mastercard stocks head toward gains not seen in years
A second revenue warning from Mastercard Inc. isn't stopping shares of the credit-card giant and those of peer Visa Inc. from surging toward their best. . .
Mastercard Updates First-Quarter 2020 Net Revenue and Operating Expense Outlook Based on the Impact of COVID-19
Mastercard Updates First-Quarter Net Revenue and Operating Expense Outlook Based on the Impact of COVID-19
Credit-Card Giants Visa, Mastercard, AmEx Clipped as Analysts Warn of Steep Earnings Drop
Investors are bailing on shares of Visa, Mastercard and American Express after a dire forecast on the payments industry by Wedbush.
Mastercard to take Bunq green card into 30 European countries
Mastercard and bunq announce today the expansion of their partnership to accelerate the growth of bunq’s card offerings in Europe.
Debit card shines in era of UPI; Mastercard tells why you should carry card to shop in Digital India
Card payments are only going to grow further in the coming time.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mastercard and Wellcome Launch COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mastercard and Wellcome committed up to $125m in seed funding to speed-up the response to the COVID-19 epidemic
Mastercard Stock Rises 6%
Mastercard Stock Rises 6%