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    April 2021
    April 22, 2021
    BOB Financial and Mastercard to launch world’s first QR on Card programme to simplify digital payments

    QR on Card makes payments more flexible and safer and is another solution to drive easy acceptance of digital payments for SMEs in India

    April 22, 2021
    Mastercard strengthens Digital First program in Asia Pacific to meet rising demand for convenient and secure transactions

    Mastercard is strengthening its global Digital First program across Asia Pacific with a range of innovative partners to deliver even more seamless and secure digital payment options than consumers expect as they shop and bank online more than ever before.

    April 15, 2021
    RBL Bank and Mastercard partner to offer first-of-its-kind, payment functionality in India

    Pay by Bank App will enable consumers to make payments, securely and directly from the Bank’s mobile banking app.

    March 2021
    March 31, 2021
    Mastercard expands digital convenience and security for premium cardholders in Asia with online portal, e-commerce insurance and enhanced benefits

    Focusing on digital convenience and security, Mastercard is delivering more perks in more markets for premium cardholders in the Asia Pacific region with a comprehensive online portal, hassle-free e-commerce insurance and enhanced benefits.

    February 2021
    February 16, 2021
    Mastercard and Razorpay join hands to make digital payments more accessible for MSMEs and startups

    February 11, 2021
    Open to the Future – 58% of Aussie SMEs optimistic for future of business despite ongoing uncertainty

    February 9, 2021
    Mastercard launches Priceless™ India to showcase country’s rich heritage to domestic and global travelers

    February 5, 2021
    Mastercard partners with SAP Concur to deliver automated expense and invoice management for businesses in Asia Pacific

    January 2021
    January 29, 2021
    Sokin announces partnership with Mastercard in South Asia to expand fixed-price payments service and cost-effective currency exchange

    January 18, 2021
    Mastercard launches one-stop resource site to support digital transformation of SMEs in Asia Pacific

    January 18, 2021
    Aussie businesses quickly shift operations to digital to mitigate impact of COVID-19 on bottom line

    January 11, 2021
    Mastercard pioneers Cloud Tap on Phone, its first pilot of Cloud Point of Sale (POS) acceptance technology

    2020
    December 21, 2020
    Mastercard Partners with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau to Help Revive Tourism

    December 15, 2020
    Mastercard and EnKash announce an alliance to expand commercial card usage for B2B payments in India

    December 14, 2020
    COVID-19 Ushers in Digital Shift for Banking & Payments Amongst Australians

    December 14, 2020
    Mastercard partners with Department of Transport and Main Road (TMR) Queensland to enable contactless payments across Gold Coast Light Rail

    December 9, 2020
    Mastercard Partners with MatchMove and Tappy to Enable Tokenization in Payments Chip for Custom Wearables

    December 9, 2020
    Mastercard and Pine Labs to expand “pay later” instalment solution to five Southeast Asian markets in early 2021

    December 9, 2020
    Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) launches ‘Digital Saksham’ initiative with Mastercard and National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) to enable 3 lakhs+ MSMEs across India with digital know how and acceptance

    December 8, 2020
    Mastercard Expands Partnership with Transport for New South Wales with Faster, Flexible Digital Payment Options for Sydney’s Commuters

    December 7, 2020
    New Global Index Defines What Makes Asia Pacific’s Economies More Digitally Trusted and Resilient

    December 2, 2020
    Mastercard Send™ has enabled a successful festive season for online businesses and consumers

    November 26, 2020
    Mastercard, Australia Post and Deakin University Continue Work to Enable Seamless Digital Identity

    November 25, 2020
    Mastercard introduces contactless payment on SBI Card App

    November 23, 2020
    Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs: COVID-19 crisis could set-back a generation of women in business

    November 19, 2020
    Mastercard and USAID Partner to Launch ‘Project Kirana’

    November 19, 2020
    Mastercard announces Sokin as a principal member for Singapore

    November 17, 2020
    Mastercard and Optus Bring Digital Identity to the Australian Telecommunications Industry

    October 22, 2020
    Mastercard Partners with Atlantis to Expand Digital First Program in India

    October 21, 2020
    Mastercard, IDEMIA and MatchMove pilot fingerprint biometric card in Asia to enhance security and safety of contactless payments

    October 20, 2020
    Mastercard launches Priceless Planet Coalition, inviting Australian organisations to unite and preserve the environment

    October 19, 2020
    Mastercard and CAIT partner to launch the Small Business Support Coalition

    October 15, 2020
    IKEA brings affordability to more people - Joins hands with Mastercard & Citi to launch the ‘IKEA Family Credit Card by Citi’

    October 15, 2020
    Mastercard expands Mastercard Track™ in Asia Pacific with Mastercard Track™ Card to Account Transfer solution offering greater payment options for businesses

    October 13, 2020
    Mastercard Partners with Signzy for Global Rollout of Video KYC

    October 9, 2020
    Milestone Moment: Girls4Tech™ Reaches 1 Million Girls in 30 Countries

    September 30, 2020
    BOB Financial and Mastercard launch four new variants of Bank of Baroda Credit Card

    September 23, 2020
    Mastercard announces support for CBSL’s ‘Cash Wade’ campaign to expand digital transactions

    September 15, 2020
    SBM Bank India and Mastercard launch one-of-a-kind debit card tailored for the sophisticated needs of high net worth customers

    September 10, 2020
    Mastercard and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) Co-Develop Tools to Reimagine Tourism in the Digital-First Age

    September 9, 2020
    Mastercard Start Path program welcomes mx51 as first Australian fintech for 2020

    September 8, 2020
    Mastercard and Asian Development Bank build multi-stakeholder alliance to digitalize supply chains for wholesalers and retailers

    September 4, 2020
    Mastercard powers launch of Samsung Pay Card to offer convenience and security of digital payments to Korean consumers

    September 2, 2020
    Mastercard and MDEC Ink MoU To Drive Electronic Payments and Accelerate Financial Inclusion

    September 2, 2020
    Mastercard reports: Data drives COVID-19 recovery for Asia Pacific businesses and global travel bounces back with a more local focus

    August 25, 2020
    Mastercard Deepens Commitment to Myanmar; Announces Local Presence

    August 24, 2020
    Mastercard partners with Goals101.ai to make banking more personalized, automated and delightful

    August 21, 2020
    TransferWise and Mastercard expand their global partnership

    August 20, 2020
    Mastercard announces ‘Getting Back to Small Business’ support program to help reignite small business growth in Australia

    August 18, 2020
    Maybank, Grab and Mastercard jointly launch the brand new Maybank Grab Mastercard Platinum to reward Malaysians for their mobile-first lifestyle

    July 22, 2020
    Mastercard Leads the Payments Industry Forward to a More Sustainable Future

    July 22, 2020
    In 2020, commerce was forced to change—but consumer expectations will drive further transformation

    July 9, 2020
    Mastercard Commits INR 250 Crores to Support Small Businesses in India

    July 9, 2020
    Mastercard partners with tonik, Philippines’ first digital-only neobank, to accelerate financial inclusion

    July 9, 2020
    Click to Pay: Mastercard expands simple and secure digital checkout experience in Asia Pacific as consumers flock to online shopping

    July 8, 2020
    Mastercard partners with SOLV to empower Indian MSMEs with a range of business solutions

    July 8, 2020
    Mastercard strengthens online payment security credentials, quadrupling tokenised transactions in Australia

    July 6, 2020
    SBM Bank taps Mastercard SendTM for faster, smarter payments solution for customers across India

    June 29, 2020
    EedenBull and Mastercard extend strategic partnership into Asia Pacific

    June 22, 2020
    In stores or on the couch, Asia Pacific consumers shift rapidly to digital commerce and show no signs of turning back – Mastercard study

    June 4, 2020
    Mastercard, Axis Bank and Worldline launch Soft POS to enable smartphones to be used as POS devices

    June 3, 2020
    Grab Everything Online: Grab releases digital-first GrabPay Card in the Philippines powered by Mastercard

    May 20, 2020
    Camila Cabello Joins Mastercard Roster Creating Digital Priceless Experiences

    May 20, 2020
    Mastercard and Ethoca announce new support for retailers to combat chargebacks and fraud during COVID-19

    May 13, 2020
    Mastercard Names Rajesh Mani Country Manager for Sri Lanka & Maldives

    May 11, 2020
    Mastercard builds on COVID-19 response with commitment to connect 1 billion people to the digital economy by 2025

    April 30, 2020
    Mastercard study shows consumers moving to contactless payments for everyday purchases as they seek cleaner, touch-free options

    April 9, 2020
    Mastercard advocates sufficiently high contactless payments limits to ensure faster, simpler transactions across Asia Pacific

    April 9, 2020
    Mastercard Increases Contactless Payment Limit to $200 in New Zealand

    April 3, 2020
    Mastercard Partners with Industry to Increase Contactless Payment Limit Across Australia

    March 3, 2020
    Mastercard helping accelerate financial inclusion in Indonesia with investment in fintech company Digiasia

    January 30, 2020
    Mastercard launches Priceless Cities program in South Asia

    January 24, 2020
    Pine Labs announces investment from Mastercard

    January 20, 2020
    depa joins forces with Mastercard to accelerate Thailand smart cities development

    January 20, 2020
    Naomi Osaka launches the Breakthrough Room at Australian Open 2020

    January 19, 2020
    The power of young minds…Mastercard’s nationwide search for young inventors to make the world a better place using technology

    2019
    December 17, 2019
    Mastercard Brings Contactless Cards at the Epicenter of Consumer Experience

    December 12, 2019
    Mastercard Identity Check Program Makes India Debut with Federal Bank

    December 9, 2019
    Mastercard Launches Latest Initiative to Drive Human Capital Development & Accelerate Indonesia’s Digital Transformation

    December 5, 2019
    Grab Launches Asia’s First Numberless Card

    December 2, 2019
    Mastercard Debuts Sonic Brand Melody on PoS Machines in South Asia

    November 25, 2019
    Australian Open Extends Landmark Partnership with Mastercard

    November 25, 2019
    PayPal and Mastercard Extend Instant Transfer to Singapore & Europe

    November 20, 2019
    Mastercard Index: New Zealand, Taiwan (China) and Singapore offer the most supportive entrepreneurial conditions for women in the Asia Pacific region

    November 11, 2019
    Mastercard Launches Fintech Express in Asia Pacific; Rapyd Onboarded as the First Fintech Partner to Join the Program and Obtain an Issuing License

    November 7, 2019
    Mastercard works with Tencent and Ant Financial to enable new payments choices across China for international visitors

    November 7, 2019
    Mastercard Partners with Tappy Technologies to Embed Payment Functionality into Fashion Wearables

    October 17, 2019
    Over a quarter of Muslim women journeys are solo travels

    October 17, 2019
    ASEAN Financial Innovation Network announces Mastercard as new corporate founding member

    October 16, 2019
    Mastercard and Mahendra Singh Dhoni come together to build Team Cashless India

    September 19, 2019
    Technology Fuels Spirit of Sportsmanship at Rugby World Cup 2019 as Mastercard Unveils Live ‘Player of the Match’ Trophy

    September 4, 2019
    Five destinations attract 22 percent of all international traveler arrivals in Asia Pacific and a quarter of travel spend in the region

    August 28, 2019
    Mastercard, RBL Bank and Samsung India to empower Indian consumers with mobile payments through Samsung Pay

    August 22, 2019
    Matrix and Federal Bank Launch Prepaid International Travel Card, Powered by Mastercard

    August 15, 2019
    Mastercard Partners with Artajasa to Drive Indonesia’s National Payment Gateway Agenda

    August 6, 2019
    Mastercard Launches Identity Check Express to Simplify Indian Consumers’ Online Shopping Experience

    July 26, 2019
    Girls embracing technology subjects through Mastercard Girls4Tech

    July 24, 2019
    Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth partners with ACCESS to empower 10,000 micro and small enterprises in Jaipur

    July 22, 2019
    Four Asia Pacific markets account for nearly 20 percent of global travel expenditure

    July 18, 2019
    Mastercard Strengthens its Leading Position in Real-Time Payments in Asia Pacific with Increased Focus on Thailand

    July 11, 2019
    New ICC Academy certification focuses on e-invoicing solutions

    June 10, 2019
    Mastercard and Payswiff Partner to Accelerate Acceptance of Digital Payments in Tier 2 and 3 Cities

    May 24, 2019
    Mastercard Adds World Number One Tennis Player Naomi Osaka to Global Sponsorship Portfolio

    May 16, 2019
    Thomas Cook India and Mastercard Partner for ‘Priceless Cities’ Experience

    May 8, 2019
    Mastercard Bullish on India, Announces US$1 Billion Additional Investment

    April 26, 2019
    BancNet Enhances InstaPay with Real-time Payments Technology from Mastercard and Vocalink

    April 9, 2019
    Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2019: Indonesia and Malaysia Take the Top Positions in the Fast Growing Muslim Travel Market

    April 4, 2019
    Mastercard Simplifies Paying for Buses and Trains in Singapore

    March 27, 2019
    Mastercard leads the launch of WomenInTech Forum in Pune

    March 22, 2019
    Lazada and Mastercard Collaborate to Empower Brands and Sellers in eCommerce

    March 12, 2019
    bKash Launches Add Money Service with Mastercard

    February 27, 2019
    Mastercard Report: Digital Commerce Opportunities in Asia Pacific Continue to be Challenged by the Digital Divide

    February 25, 2019
    Mastercard and National ITMX Widen E-Commerce Acceptance of Thai Debit Cards

    February 14, 2019
    Kiwis Make Romantic Purchases at the Last Minute for Valentine’s Day

    February 13, 2019
    Asians are Romancing their Valentines Like Never Before: Mastercard Love Index

    January 31, 2019
    CIMB Niaga, AccorHotels, and Mastercard Launched Co-Brand Credit Card

    January 29, 2019
    The Mastercard-CrescentRating Halal Travel Frontier 2019 Report Unveils the Top Trends to Watch in the Muslim Travel Market

    January 23, 2019
    More Choice for Commuters; HaHa Taxi App Offers a New Generation of Cashless, Secure Taxis in Bangkok

    January 10, 2019
    Nameless Neighbors – State of Neighborly Relations in Australia Revealed

    January 9, 2019
    Mastercard and Mosambee Launch First of its Kind Multi Utility PoS Machine to Drive Digital Acceptance

    2018
    December 19, 2018
    Smart Shoppers Plan to Make the Most of Boxing Day Bargains

    December 13, 2018
    Christmas Shopping in a Click - Last Minute Online Shopping Makes It Easy for Kiwis

    December 12, 2018
    Inaugural Indonesia Muslim Travel Index Reveals Lombok, Aceh, and Jakarta as New Key Destinations for Halal Tourism

    December 4, 2018
    Kiwis on the financial front foot for Christmas

    November 26, 2018
    Mastercard Enables Contactless Payments Across Sydney Trains

    November 15, 2018
    Taking the Pain Out of Payments

    November 13, 2018
    Mastercard and RBL Bank Join Hands to Expand the Digital Payments Acceptance Network in India

    November 12, 2018
    Mastercard opens Global Tech Hub in Sydney

    November 5, 2018
    Inbound Tourism Fuels Future-Ready Cities Across Southeast Asia

    October 26, 2018
    Mastercard Debuts Priceless Experiences for Fans at the League of Legends 2018 World Championship

    October 25, 2018
    Grab and Mastercard to Launch Prepaid Cards for Southeast Asia’s 400 Million Unbanked

    October 18, 2018
    Millennial and Gen Z Muslim Travelers driving a US$180 Billion Online Travel Market

    October 16, 2018
    Daraz Bangladesh and Southeast Bank Empower Online Purchases, through Mastercard Payment Gateway

    October 15, 2018
    Mastercard Teams up with Zoho to Launch a Bundled Solution for SMEs

    October 10, 2018
    Mastercard Launches Staying Safe Online Guide for Small Business

    October 10, 2018
    Bangkok

    October 10, 2018
    Mastercard Welcomes BIA Palm Strip Lounge to LoungeKey Program

    October 4, 2018
    Mastercard Takes Hong Kong’s Education Sector into New Milestone Through Integrated EduTech and FinTech Platform

    October 1, 2018
    Mastercard Integrates Mastercard Track™ in Singapore’s Networked Trade Platform to Simplify International Trade

    September 25, 2018
    Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index 2018: Half Of Top 10 Destinations In Index Are Asia Pacific Cities

    September 19, 2018
    Mastercard and Mahendra Singh Dhoni Team Up to Accelerate Digital Payments in India

    September 19, 2018
    Mastercard Signs with League of Legends® as First Global Partner of the World’s Largest Esport

    September 12, 2018
    Government Of Andhra Pradesh and Mastercard Introduce e-Rythu, A Digital Marketplace, To Create A Cashless Agricultural Ecosystem

    September 11, 2018
    Ctrip Finance and Mastercard Mark New Partnership Milestone with Memorandum of Understanding

    September 6, 2018
    Mastercard and South Indian Bank Launch ‘Merchant in a Box’ Bundled Payments Solution for Merchants

    September 4, 2018
    Tackling Misconceptions Around Contactless Technology

    August 28, 2018
    Scan and Go: Mastercard Partners with Wing to Augment QR Payments Option in Cambodia

    August 28, 2018
    Mastercard and Liverpool City Council announce City Possible partnership

    August 22, 2018
    Mastercard and Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa Enter into a Strategic Alliance in Sri Lanka

    August 21, 2018
    New Zealand A Winter Hotspot For International Tourists

    July 30, 2018
    Mastercard Empowers SMEs to Thrive in Digital Marketplace with Simplify Commerce

    July 30, 2018
    Girls embracing technology subjects through Mastercard Girls4Tech

    July 26, 2018
    New Delhi

    July 24, 2018
    Bank of China, Mastercard Launch New Travel Credit Card With Air-mile Rewards

    July 16, 2018
    Mastercard Offers Greater Value for Premium Cardholders in Sri Lanka

    July 12, 2018
    Diebold Nixdorf And Mastercard Join Forces To Provide Industry-Defining, Managed Self-Service Solution For Banking And Retail Customers

    July 11, 2018
    Mastercard and Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Launch Multicity Merchant Awareness Campaign to Accelerate Country’s Progression to a Cashless Economy

    July 9, 2018
    Mastercard Partners with the Singapore Police Force to Implement New Fraud-Fighting Device That Tackles Card Crime

    July 3, 2018
    Speed, convenience and security is drawing New Zealand shoppers to online retailers

    June 1, 2018
    Switch On Showing Retailers the Benefits of Contactless Payments

    May 31, 2018
    Mastercard in Partnership with Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Launches WhatsApp Campaign in Bhopal

    May 24, 2018
    Mastercard Aims to Transform Sri Lanka’s Digital Payments Landscape with Mastercard QR

    May 21, 2018
    Mastercard Announces Partnership with Transport for New South Wales to Deliver a Smarter City Through Future Transport Digital Accelerator

    May 16, 2018
    Mastercard Launches Premium Iftar Offers for Cardholders in Bangladesh

    May 14, 2018
    Mastercard Announces Partnership with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia

    May 13, 2018
    Mastercard and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Board Invite Indian Travellers to Discover the Best of Sri Lanka

    May 8, 2018
    Widespread Adoption of Contactless Payments in New Zealand

    May 1, 2018
    Discover the Best of Sri Lanka with Mastercard

    May 1, 2018
    Mastercard Partners with Jetwing Hotels to Provide Exciting Discounts

    April 23, 2018
    Andhra Pradesh and Mastercard Reinforce Commitment to Cybersecurity through Global Summit in Vizag

    April 12, 2018
    Mastercard Bolsters the Cashless Agenda with the Expansion of its Vadodara Technology Centre

    April 11, 2018
    Malaysia and Singapore Retain Pole Positions in The US$220 Billion Muslim Travel Market- as Rivals Close in Fast: Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2018

    March 15, 2018
    No Cash for Taxi? No Problem for Hongkongers with Smartphones

    March 14, 2018
    A Taste of the Future: Mastercard and SoftBank Robotics Launch Voice-Assisted Ordering and Payment Experience at Pizza Hut

    March 13, 2018
    Mastercard Boosts Support of Mobile Network Operators to Better Serve an Increasingly Mobile Economy

    March 12, 2018
    Mastercard Enables Contactless Payments Across Sydney Ferries and Light Rail Services

    March 7, 2018
    Cultural Bias, Lack of Access to Financial Services, and Limited Knowledge Key Roadblocks to Parity for Indian Women Entrepreneurs: Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs

    March 7, 2018
    Women In Charge: Mastercard Index Reveals How Countries Are Progressing To Empower Women Entrepreneurs

    February 21, 2018
    Mastercard and The Akshaya Patra Foundation (TAPF) Announce Collaboration to Provide 4.5 Million Meals to School Children in India

    February 20, 2018
    Stronger As One: Mastercard Appoints Rustom Dastoor to Lead Integrated Marketing and Communications Team in Asia Pacific

    February 19, 2018
    Parental Encouragement Driving Force For Girls In India To Choose Careers In STEM: Mastercard Research

    February 15, 2018
    Eight in Ten Female First-Jobbers in Singapore Pursue a Career in STEM: Mastercard Research

    February 14, 2018
    Mastercard Love Index: It’s All About ‘Contactless’ and Sentimental Experiences This Valentine’s

    February 14, 2018
    Consumers in Singapore Remain Savvy in Managing Their Finances

    February 13, 2018
    Mastercard Index: Love and Pockets Run Deep in Asia Pacific as Valentine’s Day Spend Soars

    February 13, 2018
    Date Nights And Experiences Impressing Kiwis This Valentine’s Day

    February 9, 2018
    Enthusiasm for STEM Sparks Early Amongst Girls in Asia Pacific: Mastercard Research

    February 9, 2018
    Enthusiasm for STEM Sparks Early Amongst Girls in Asia Pacific: Mastercard Research

    February 7, 2018
    Mastercard and The Confederation of All India Traders Successfully Conclude The ‘Digital Rath’ Campaign

    January 31, 2018
    Betting on Contactless: Mastercard Pushes Chips to Center of Table

    January 31, 2018
    The Hon. Kelly O’Dwyer Joins Mastercard to Discuss The Power of Diversity in The Financial Services

    January 29, 2018
    New Playbook Highlights Opportunities for Aussie Retailers Amidst Disruption

    January 27, 2018
    WING and Mastercard Collaborate to Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Cambodia

    January 22, 2018
    Mastercard’s New Campaign #KhulGayiLife Promotes Use of Debit Card for Everyday Payments

    January 18, 2018
    Inaugural Mastercard Study Reveals Significant Growth Opportunities in Asia Pacific’s Changing Loyalty Landscape

    January 15, 2018
    Mastercard Reveals Australian Open Integrated Brand Campaign

    January 11, 2018
    Mastercard Leads Conversations at the Digital and Innovation Workshop in Sri Lanka