MasterCard’s MasterPass Debuts In Canada

MasterCard’s MasterPass digital wallet platform has made its North American debut in Canada, the network announced in a press release today.

At the time of launch, merchants such s Porter Airlines, WagJag, Juant.ca and Grocery Gateway have all enabled MasterPass checkout functionality on their eCommerce sites, and MasterCard plans to extend MasterPass service to 800 merchants by year’s end. 

“Canadians are early adopters when it comes to digital payments and embracing new technologies; that’s why Canada is the first market in North America where we’re launching MasterPass,” said Jason Davies, Vice President of eCommerce at MasterCard Canada. “With eCommerce growing by double digits, more and more Canadians want a secure, seamless and simple payment experience.  MasterPass delivers this to consumers no matter if they are shopping on their laptops, tablets or mobile phones.”

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