Mastercard has introduced a new badge to help consumers find cards produced in a more sustainable fashion from “recyclable, recycled, bio-sourced, chlorine-free, degradable or ocean plastics,” according to a Wednesday (June 2) announcement emailed to PYMNTS. An independent certification program that evaluates sustainability claims will...
Mastercard and Conservation International have debuted the Wildlife Impact Card program, an initiative that lets individuals safeguard wildlife habitats, with the inclusion of those where a number of critically endangered species reside, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS. A dollar will be contributed...
Mastercard has chosen Aion Bank, powered by the Vodeno Cloud Platform, as a strategic partner for its Fintech Express Program. “During the time of accelerated digital shift, financial services’ users seek technological innovations. We know that there is a heightened appetite for online solutions, with...
Mastercard is collaborating with HSBC to provide the latter company’s business clients in the United Arab Emirates with a bolstered business-to-business (B2B) payment experience through the Mastercard Track business payment service. The link-up between the two firms will bring about the launch of Mastercard Track...
Mastercard has inked a partnership agreement with the Central Bank of Iraq to digitize payments in that country. The aim is to make this largely cash-driven society a more cashless place, while also hoping to “boost financial inclusion, encourage socio-economic development” and “mitigate the risks...
Mastercard and Swedish FinTech Doconomy have collaborated to develop a tool that lets consumers calculate the carbon footprint of their shopping habits, according to a press release. The Mastercard Carbon Calculator is now part of the company’s global network and is customizable to suit the...
Mastercard is launching an end-user application service within Pay.UK’s request to pay (R2P) framework to facilitate payments. “Mastercard’s Request to Pay solution has the ability to transform bill payments in the U.K. As individuals and businesses all demand faster, easier and more intuitive ways to...
Mastercard has announced new partnerships with DoorDash and HelloFresh for its World and World Elite cardholders. The credit card company said Thursday the offerings are in response to “consumers’ desire for on-demand access to the best local restaurant meals, household grocery and convenience items, and...
Mastercard has added new offerings from QuickBooks, Microsoft and Zoho to its collection of U.S. small business benefits to help small companies make the most of their digital presence, according to an announcement. “Together with our partners, we are delivering a solid foundation of digital offerings...
