Mastercard

1959 results about this entity

Period: 26 Feb 2008 - 28 Jan 2025

Endless pizzas and free gadgets keep Masters of Code challengers hacking

Over 100 developers from 15 teams crammed into a co-working space at Fishburners in Sydney for the launch of MasterCard's first-ever global hackathon series, exceeding the card scheme's aspirations for the event.

European surge in contactless payments opens the door to mobile

MasterCard is betting that a surge in the use of contactless cards across Europe will act as a gateway for the mass adoption of mobile phone payments.

MasterCard to spend heavily on biometrics and cyber protection

MasterCard says it will invest an additional $20 million in cyber-security measures this year, including biometric protection for mobile apps, and early warning alerts on potential threat vectors.

Contactless card technology hitches a ride on Columbian mass transit

Recaudo Bogotá S.A.S, Bancolombia and MasterCard have announced the inclusion of electronic payments to promote and facilitate access to Bogotá’s Integrated Public Transit System (SITP).

MasterCard opens Indian Tech Hub

Fresh from its acquisitions last year of C-Sam and ElectraCard Services, MasterCard has opened its largest Tech Hub outside of the US in Pune, India.

MasterCard kicks off global hackathon challenge in Sydney

MasterCard has kicked off the first in a series of ten global hackathons in Sydney, where developers will compete for a place in the final and the chance to win a $100,000 grand prize

Banks set blockchain/Internet of Things challenges for SBC hackathon

The future of the blockchain and the use of the Internet of Things in financial markets are among the challenges set out by banks participating in the next Startupbootcamp hackathon in London.

MasterCard brings contactless/Apple Pay to the PGA Tour

MasterCard, the official card of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, and the PGA TOUR are bringing the latest payment technology to the spectator experience with the introduction of contactless acceptance.

Number26, a smartphone-only banking service, launches in Germany

Dubbed 'the Simple for Europe', after the US-based banking startup now owned by Spanish Bank BBVA, online-only bank Number26 has begun taking deposits from pre-invited customers in Germany and Austria.

MasterCard invites European startups to join Start Path programme

MasterCard is inviting innovative startups from across Europe to apply for the second edition of its Start Path Europe accelerator.

MasterCard approves TUV SUD as test lab for contactless readers

MasterCard has accredited TÜV SÜD Product Service to provide type approval testing and certification of MasterCard Contactless Readers v3.0 (“MCL 3.0,” formerly referred to as PayPass Reader v3.0”).

MasterCard and Movistar launch Peruvian mobile money service

With the goal of promoting financial and social inclusion in Peru, Movistar, in alliance with MasterCard, has announced the launch of “Your Mobile Money” (Tu Dinero Movil), the first electronic money service in Peru, which will offer users significant savings in their money transfers.