Mastercard

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry, founded in 1966 and active at the heart of commerce for more than five decades. It connects and powers a digital economy for individuals, businesses and governments, operating in more than 200 countries and territories and processing over 23 billion transactions each year.

The company's work spans several technical domains: payment processing technology, data analytics, cybersecurity, digital commerce and consulting services. Its payment processing and payment choices platform delivers a range of payment options through technology and strategic partnerships. Alongside it, data analytics services support financial institutions, governments and businesses in decision-making, while cybersecurity solutions are aimed at making transactions safe across the digital economy. Consulting services help customers reshape their operations and pursue their ambitions in digital commerce.

Mastercard serves customers across payments, financial services, financial institutions, government and enterprise commerce. Its stated mission is to power economies and empower people, with a commitment to building a sustainable economy and to making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Technology and innovation are central to that work, as are outcomes intended to benefit individuals, businesses and governments alike.