Mastercard Incorporated Overview
Mastercard Incorporated, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Purchase, New York, is a global technology company in payments. It provides transaction processing, payment solutions, and value-added services to consumers, businesses, financial institutions, merchants, and governments worldwide.
Its offerings include:
Payment Processing – Authorization, clearing, and settlement of transactions.
Payment Products – Credit, debit, prepaid, and commercial payment solutions.
Value-Added Services – Cybersecurity, fraud prevention, analytics, consulting, loyalty programs, and merchant services.
Digital Solutions – Open banking, digital identity platforms, and e-commerce payment gateways.
Mastercard operates under the Mastercard, Maestro, and Cirrus brands, helping customers securely access and move money across the globe.