Mastercard news and trends

Truist Teams With Mastercard for First Open Banking Integration

February 12, 2026
Truist
Mastercard and Bosta Target Egypt’s eCommerce Market With Logistics Incentives
eCommerce // February 10, 2026

Mastercard and eCommerce enabler Bosta are partnering to support small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Egypt by introducing a dedicated discount program for Mastercard Business cardholders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Mastercard Launches New Program for BIN Sponsor Accreditation
Mastercard // February 10, 2026

Card issuance has become one of the most direct ways for FinTechs to embed themselves into daily commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives
Europe // February 09, 2026

Is Europe too reliant on international payments companies such as Visa and Mastercard? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Mastercard and UAE Team to Counter Cyberthreats
Cybersecurity // February 05, 2026

Mastercard has launched a cybersecurity partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Interviews & Exclusives
Mastercard Says Readiness Is Key as Enterprises Move to AI Agents

February 05, 2026
Agentic artificial intelligence is gaining momentum across banking and commerce, and payments networks are among the leaders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Payment Networks Use Earnings Season to Press Their Case on Stablecoins

January 30, 2026
Even as policymakers continue to refine the rules of the road for stablecoins, earnings season offered a clearer view of how the payment networks are already moving from concept to...

Payments Leaders Say That Strategy Mattered More Than Scale in 2025

November 27, 2025
 Visa — Sam Hamilton, Head of AI and Data In January, Hamilton was prescient about artificial intelligence (AI). He laid out just how pervasive he expects Gen AI to be...

Mastercard Pushes CFOs to Seize Control of Working Capital

November 21, 2025
Watch more: What’s Next in Payments: Mastercard’s Mike Kresse Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Quick Reads
Truist Teams With Mastercard for First Open Banking Integration

February 12, 2026
Truist launched its inaugural open banking integration, connecting first to Mastercard’s open finance technology, according to a Thursday (Feb. 12) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By […]

Mastercard and Bosta Target Egypt’s eCommerce Market With Logistics Incentives

February 10, 2026
Mastercard and eCommerce enabler Bosta are partnering to support small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Egypt by introducing a dedicated discount program for Mastercard Business cardholders. Get the Full Story...

EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives

February 09, 2026
Is Europe too reliant on international payments companies such as Visa and Mastercard? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Mastercard and UAE Team to Counter Cyberthreats

February 05, 2026
Mastercard has launched a cybersecurity partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...