MasterCard and Bank of Punjab Bring Financial Inclusion to Pakistan
MasterCard and the Bank of Punjab have launched a Social Security Program to automate and streamline government disbursement, subsidy and assistance programs.
Insights & Analysis
B2B gift card and voucher sales dominate industry growth
B2B gift card and voucher sales grew by 5.56% in the first quarter of 2014 contributing to a 10.53% growth across the industry, according to statistics from The UK Gift Card & Voucher Association (UKGCVA).
MasterCard challenges old notions of the financially excluded
In the lead up to the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2014, MasterCard have unveiled a new report that profiles the financially excluded and underserved in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region.
Are mobiles about to replace your wallet in the UK? (Poll)
The days of purchasing with cash or debit/credit card are soon to be over, as more people opt for using a simple, easy and quick one-tap payment.
Contactless card shipments jump, say SPA
Contactless payment card shipments accelerated globally in 2013, according to data released by the Smart Payment Association (SPA) at an opening-day session at the Cartes Secure Connexions America 2014 conference and exhibition in Las Vegas.
Ukash counters claims of British cash decline
Ukash has responded to recent research that suggests the use of cash by Brits is declining. According to a recent consumer study conducted by Ukash, cash is still king when it comes to everyday spending.
Cash is a dirty habit
Research from MasterCard has shown that despite believing handling cash, bank notes or coins to be unhygienic and dirty, only one in five wash their hands after holding it.
SIMalliance reports 4.2 Billion global SIM shipments in 2013
A report from The SIMalliance membership shows there is now a far-reaching and stable infrastructure in place for the continued roll-out of NFC services globally.
MasterCard shows us what consumers really think about mobile payments (Infographic)
MasterCard have scoured social network conversations over the past six months to determine consumer opinions on mobile payments. This infographic shows some interesting results.
China Union Pay surpasses Visa as world’s most used debit card
Purchases for goods and services from merchants worldwide in 2013 grew by USD2.786tn or 22.0% to USD15.422tn according to the Nilson Report.
