Mastercard, a global technology company, is partnering with UAE-founded spend management fintech company Qashio to launch corporate credit cards while enabling them with virtual issuance capabilities across the region. The strategic partnership aims to make the future of expense management cashless, transparent, and flexible for corporates. In line with the UAE government’s vision to grow […]

Dashen Bank has partnered with Mastercard to introduce the ‘Dashen Mastercard’, a ground-breaking multi-currency international prepaid card. This announcement was made during a press conference held at the bank’s headquarters, marking a significant milestone in Ethiopia’s card business. The card offers both plastic and virtual options, providing customers with unparalleled flexibility and convenience for their […]

Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, announces an expanded partnership with Mastercard to bolster financial inclusion across Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.  According to a recent Mastercard and Americas Market Intelligence (AMI) study, while most Latin Americans gained access to basic financial products between 2020 and 2023, 21% still rely exclusively on cash and are still excluded. […]

Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard, is set to revolutionize the mass transit system in Karachi. This transformative partnership aims to enhance public transport accessibility, convenience, and financial inclusion for the city’s residents. Zindigi will launch a state-of-the-art digital payment system, driven by cutting-edge technology. In the initial phase, over 1 million […]

According to the Australian Banking Association, of the 2.6 million businesses in Australia, the majority (98%) are small and medium enterprises (SMEs)*. As the sector accelerates in 2023, it also suffers from an increase in the cost of goods and services, leading to rising inflation and unemployment rates. In this scenario, entrepreneurs are eager for help. […]

Mastercard has announced a collaboration with JazzCash, the largest digital wallet provider in Pakistan serving over 43 million accounts, to revolutionize digital payments by introducing affordable acceptance solutions in the country.   The partners are launching QR code payments, Pay by Link, and Tap on Phone solutions to facilitate cost-effective and widespread acceptance for merchants at […]

Mastercard, a leading global technology company in the payments industry, recently announced its partnership with SomBank, one of the innovative financial institutions in Somalia. The purpose of the partnership is to promote the adoption of digital payment solutions in the country, bringing more Somalis into the digital fold. The partnership allows SomBank to issue and […]

Nets, part of Nexi Group, the European PayTech, is launching its new Npay terminal in Finland. The Npay terminal software comes out of the Nexi Digital Finlandhub, which was established in February 2023 to drive technological innovation within Nexi Group. The new terminal technology provides merchants with an easy and versatile solution for accepting payments […]

With the resumption of travel and tourism to China in full swing, Mastercard and Alipay, China’s leading digital open platform under Ant Group, announced the launch of a new payments option that provides international arrivals to China with another simple and secure way to go cashless when visiting the country. Expanding on a partnership established […]

Mastercard is partnering with Bankiom, a UAE-based lifestyle banking app, to introduce digital payment cards across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. This partnership marks a significant stride in Mastercard’s ongoing commitment to advancing digitalization in the payments landscape throughout the region. “As we move into a more digital world, building productive synergies […]