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MasterCard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com, is a technology company in the global payments industry. We operate the world’s fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. MasterCard’s products and solutions make everyday commerce activities – such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances – easier, more secure and more efficient for everyone.
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Mastercard Partners with SBI Payments to Boost Digital Payments Acceptance Infrastructure in Guwahati, Lucknow and Varanasi

As an extension of its flagship campaign ‘Team Cashless India’, Mastercard organized three on-ground engagements in Guwahati, Lucknow and Varanasi to generate greater awareness and understanding of digital payments. Mastercard Team Cashless India volunteers partnered with the Auto Ricks... (more)
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Mastercard and Google Pay Come together to Facilitate Tokenization for Card-based Payments across India

The companies work together to provide consumers choice - strengthening the ease, safety, and security of digital payments in India
Mastercard cards on Axis Bank, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, HSBC, RBL Bank, and SBI Card are live
 
Mastercard and Google today announced... (more)
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Samhita-CGF, Mswipe, USAID, and Mastercard Come together to Digitize 100,000 Micro-merchants Across Urban and Rural India

Mastercard announced a global-first strategic partnership with Samhita-Collective Good Foundation (Samhita-CGF), a social impact organization, and Mswipe, an end-to-end digital enabler for MSMEs, to bring 100,000 micro-merchants from the bottom of the pyramid into the digital economy. Under this pa... (more)
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Mastercard, Mumbai Metro and Axis Bank Launch 'One Mumbai Metro Card', to Ensure a Seamless Commute for Mumbaikars

Mastercard, Mumbai Metro and Axis Bank today announced the launch of ‘One Mumbai Metro Card’, to ensure contactless and cashless travel for Mumbaikars. It is a prepaid, open loop contactless card which can be used as a part of the daily transit journey with just a tap. With this solutio... (more)
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RBL Bank and Mastercard Partner to Offer First-of-its-kind, Payment Functionality in India

RBL Bank and Mastercard today announced their partnership to launch a mobile based consumer-friendly payment solution – the Pay by Bank App, a first-of-its-kind payment functionality in India. RBL Bank account holders can now enjoy contactless transactions across the world through their mobil... (more)
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Mastercard Launches Priceless™ India to Showcase Country's Rich Heritage to Domestic and Global Travelers

Mastercard today announced the launch of its flagship Priceless™ program in India. The program - known as Priceless™ India - will enable domestic and global travellers who are Mastercard cardholders to attain unique insights and exclusive access to several unparalleled experiences in th... (more)
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Mastercard Send™ has Enabled a Successful Festive Season for Online Businesses and Consumers

The ongoing pandemic has accelerated real-time payments as consumers increasingly seek alternatives to cash. This has led to a notable shift towards digital payment solutions. With the festive season at its peak, Mastercard Send™ - which launched in India (via Mastercard customers’) in ... (more)
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Mastercard Partners with Atlantis to Expand Digital First Program in India

Addressing the growing demand for digital payment solutions for everything, from buying coffee to ordering groceries, Mastercard today in partnership with Atlantis announced the expansion of the Digital First Program in India. Mastercard is partnering with Atlantis, a financial technology company h... (more)
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Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga Named ‘Global Indian of the Year’ at The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence in Mumbai

The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence named Ajay Banga, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mastercard, as ‘Global Indian of the Year’. The award was presented in a ceremony held in Mumbai, India last week. Shri Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs, Smt Nirmala S... (more)
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Sound On: Mastercard Debuts Sonic Brand

Setting a new tempo for brand expression, Mastercard debuts its sonic brand identity, a comprehensive sound architecture that signifies the latest advancement for the brand. Wherever consumers engage with Mastercard across the globe - be it physical, digital or voice environments - the distinct an... (more)
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