Mastercard Incorporated, a technology company, provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services in the United States and internationally. It facilitates the processing of payment transactions, including authorization, clearing, and settlement, as well as delivers related products and services.
The company offers integrated products and services for account holders, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, governments, and other organizations, such as programs that enable issuers to provide consumers with credits to defer payments; payment products and solutions that allow its customers to access funds in deposit and other accounts; prepaid payment programs and management services; and commercial payment products and solutions. It also provides value-added products and services comprising safety and security products, loyalty and reward programs, information and analytics services, consulting services, and issuer and acquirer processing services.
The company offers payment solutions and services under the MasterCard, Maestro, and Cirrus brands. Mastercard Incorporated has strategic partnerships with Network International to develop electronic payments in Africa and the Middle East; and R3 to develop and pilot a new blockchain-enabled cross-border payments solution, as well as a strategic alliance with Finexio.
The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Purchase, New York.
