Mastercard is a leading global payments technology company that connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments, and businesses worldwide, making transactions fast, simple, and secure. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Purchase, New York, Mastercard operates one of the world’s largest electronic payment networks, enabling billions of transactions each year across more than 210 countries and territories. The company does not issue cards itself but provides the technology and infrastructure that banks and other financial institutions use to offer Mastercard-branded products, including credit, debit, and prepaid cards. Known for its innovation in digital payments, contactless technology, and fraud prevention systems, Mastercard plays a key role in advancing financial inclusion and promoting a cashless economy. Its mission focuses on connecting and powering an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.
