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September 16, 2020

Innovative virtual and custom testing platform allows central banks to evaluate use cases and test roll-out strategies for CBDCs by simulating a CBDC ecosystem Central banks, commercial banks, and tech and advisory firms invited to partner with Mastercard to evaluate the suitability of CBDCs in a country or region With the global economy racing to […]

September 9, 2020

Mastercard and TransferWise have announced an expanded partnership to enable the issuance of cards in any market around the world where Mastercard is accepted and TransferWise is licensed for its multi-currency borderless account. Mastercard has built a strong partnership with TransferWise, working with the global technology company since the issuance of its first debit card […]

June 23, 2020

More online purchases on the way as people expect to do less in-store shopping The way we shop is changing and how we pay is evolving. As COVID-19 alters our daily lives, consumers in Asia Pacific are rapidly going digital with purchases of everything from groceries to movies in a shift that looks set to […]

April 15, 2020

Mastercard’s unwavering commitment to making transactions more convenient, safe and seamless through tap-and-go card payments has taken on new urgency and importance as the spread of COVID-19 highlights the imperative for “contact-free” environments and experiences as much as possible. As nations implement stricter containment measures to keep their citizens protected, Mastercard has taken a leadership […]

Mastercard Launches Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Testing Platform, Enabling Central Banks to Assess and Explore National Digital Currencies

TransferWise and Mastercard expand their global partnership

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

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