October 30, 2024 In a landmark agreement, Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing financial accessibility across Sub-Saharan Africa. This significant collaboration will enable millions of Orange Money wallet holders to make digital payments with Mastercard’s extensive global network of merchants by 2025. The initiative is […]
Mastercard Launches “Move Commercial Payments” For Real-Time Cross-Border Transactions for Banks
Beijing & Purchase, New York – October 21, 2024 – Mastercard has announced the launch of its latest product, Mastercard Move Commercial Payments, designed to streamline and transform cross-border commercial payments for banks. Revealed at the annual Sibos conference in Beijing, this groundbreaking solution aims to address long-standing challenges in the cross-border payment ecosystem, providing […]
Mastercard and noon Payments Launch Biometric Payment Passkey Service, Transforming Online Checkout in the Middle East
October 17, 2024 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Mastercard has partnered with noon Payments, one of the leading payment service providers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to bring its innovative Payment Passkey Service to the region. The service will initially launch in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with plans for a broader rollout across the […]
Citi and Mastercard join forces to transform global Cross-Border Payments
New York, October 10, 2024 – Citi (NYSE: C) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) have announced a groundbreaking collaboration that will offer cross-border payment solutions to Mastercard debit cards in 14 receiving markets worldwide, with plans for future expansion. This partnership leverages Citi’s WorldLink® Payment Services and Mastercard’s Move® money transfer capabilities to deliver near-instant, full-value […]
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services Partners to Digitize Payment Services Across the MEA
Partnership to boost digital payment acceptance in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South Africa, and the UAE. Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services (APS) have entered a multi-year commercial partnership aimed at revolutionizing digital payment acceptance across the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration will integrate Mastercard Gateway, a secure and seamless payment solution, […]
Safaricom and Mastercard Partner to Boost Digital Payments in Kenya
Kenya – Safaricom and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing digital payment solutions and cross-border remittance services across Kenya. The collaboration will leverage M-PESA’s extensive merchant network and Mastercard’s global payment infrastructure to empower over 636,000 merchants using the M-PESA mobile money platform. The partnership is expected to play a pivotal role […]
Emirates NBD and DP World Launch Co-Branded Corporate Credit Card in Partnership with Mastercard
Dubai, UAE – Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, and DP World, a global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, have announced the launch of a new co-branded corporate card in collaboration with Mastercard. The new credit card, designed to support businesses across various sectors, […]
UAE NymCard Partners with Mastercard to Offer Global Money Transfers from the UAE
Dubai, UAE; 11 September 2024 – NymCard, a certified principal member of Mastercard’s payment network and a leading Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard to enable fast, secure global money transfers from the UAE to 47 countries through a single, seamless connection. This collaboration will enhance NymCard’s BaaS platform by leveraging […]
Mastercard Partners with Mercuryo to Launch Crypto Debit Card in Europe
Empowering users to spend cryptocurrencies directly from self-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants across Europe. Mastercard, the global payments giant, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Mercuryo to launch a euro-denominated cryptocurrency debit card. This innovative product enables users to spend their digital assets directly from self-custodial wallets at more than 100 million merchants […]
Mastercard, Empik, and PayEye Launch In-Store Biometric Payment Pilot Using iris and Facial Recognition
Poland, August 2024 – In a pioneering move set to redefine the retail experience, Mastercard, Empik, and PayEye have launched Europe’s first in-store biometric payment pilot, utilizing iris and facial recognition technologies. The initiative allows customers to make payments using only their biometric data, offering a glimpse into the future of retail transactions. This groundbreaking […]