MasterCard’s “Priceless” branding is designed to remind consumers that using a MasterCard product delivers benefits that go well beyond the act of making a purchase. Winning in the affluent market, says Diana Robino, Senior VP Global Affluent Products at MasterCard, starts with a focus on...
New research supported by MasterCard not surprisingly shows most merchants would like all card brands to be forced to cap how much they charge for acceptance, not just bankcard brands. Who wouldn’t want their costs reduced? But under current pending legislation, such “three-party” networks as...
April showers bring May flowers … and consumer spending, as it turns out. MasterCard SVP Sarah Quinlan tells MPD CEO Karen Webster that spending by consumers remains strong, fueled by travel and increased spend in a retail category that may surprise you. Listen in to...
MasterCard announced that it has released its Ukash Travel Money Prepaid card designed to give UK tourists the best possible foreign exchange rate this summer, according to a company release. Launched by Ukash, a payments innovator, there are no charges for sign-up, transactions, or ATM...
MasterCard and eNett International announced earlier this week that they had extended their international partnership, and plan to redefine travel payments globally. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly has signed amendments to a recently enacted law that make it easier for MasterCard and Visa to remain operating in that country. Specific details, remain sketchy, and there may be a $3 billion string attached to the deal.
An inaugural quarterly fraud-index report from online-payments provider 2Checkout identifies Discover and Diners Club credit cards as experiencing the most amounts of fraud and Acculynk payments as having the least fraudulent activity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
MasterCard is extending its zero-liability policy in the U.S. to include all MasterCard PIN-based purchases and ATM transactions, the company announced May 28. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Visa and MasterCard on May 23 reportedly indicated they plan to stay in Russia, despite a new law that could cost them billions to remain. Representatives from both card networks met with members of the Russian government earlier in the day. Get the Full Story...
