The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The UAE is committed to fostering an enabling environment for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and according to the latest Mastercard ‘SME Confidence Index’, it is succeeding, with 91 per cent of firms showing optimism about their business outlooks. Digital payments are no longer a nice to have, but rather a necessity.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 26, 2025

Africas digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030.

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The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2025

Early 2000s The turn of the millennium saw the rise of tech companies attempting to break into new ground in the digital payments and e-commerce space, with PayPal at the forefront. The fintech pioneered the first phase of digital payments, enabling secure online transactions and laying the groundwork for future wallet technologies.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 28, 2024

a fintech empowering consumers with innovative services for flexible money access, has announced a partnership with Mastercard to continue scaling payments and disbursements services in the public sector. It is an honor to partner with Mastercard, and continue driving innovation throughout the public sector,” said Stewart A.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 30, 2024

In a significant move towards enhancing digital financial inclusion, Salaam Somali Bank , in collaboration with Mastercard , has announced the launch of a digital-first co-branded multi-currency prepaid card designed to revolutionize digital payment solutions.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) ( www.Orange.com ) and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to expand access to mobile financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa. Orange Money customers will be able to instantly obtain a virtual or physical debit card, linked directly to their Orange Money wallets.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Premier Bank , in collaboration with Mastercard and Tappy Technologies , has launched Tap2Pay, making Premier Bank the first Somali Bank in Africa to launch tokenized-passive payment wearables. By eliminating the need to expose cardholder information, the wearables ensure that payments are both safe and seamless.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

MTN Fintech users will benefit from a seamless experience accessing both traditional mobile services and innovative digital payment solutions. ” The post Network International appointed as Payment Processing Partner by MTN Group Fintech appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Mastercard announced the launch of world class technology infrastructure in Saudi Arabia that will enable the processing of ecommerce transactions locally, providing a seamless and secure payments experience for both Mastercard partners and consumers, supporting the acceleration of the Kingdom’s digital commerce.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 9, 2024

NOW Money , one of the leading inclusive digital payroll and banking platform for migrant workers, today announced its new strategic partnership with Mastercard , a global technology company in the payments industry.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Mastercard has announced a new virtual testing platform for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The testing tool comes as the global economy embraces digital payments and central banks investigate how to support innovation while maintaining financial stability as they issue the currency. In a Wednesday (Sept.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

eNovate , formerly eCards, a subsidiary of eFinance Investment Group, has joined forces with Mastercard to bring Card-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution to the Egyptian market. The CaaS model will provide banks, non-financial institutions, universities and fintechs with a comprehensive suite of digital payments services.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

MTN Fintech users will benefit from a seamless experience accessing both traditional mobile services and innovative digital payment solutions. ” The post Network International appointed as Payment Processing Partner by MTN Group Fintech appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Unified Payment Interface (UPI) has changed how India handles money, moving from paper to digital transactions. As more people use digital payments during COVID-19, It has become a game-changer. UPI has made formal financial services accessible to millions and has had a clear impact on Indias digital economy.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

As Asian markets surge, they face the dual challenge of safeguarding digital infrastructure while ensuring financial inclusion and bridging technological gaps between advanced and developing economies. In Southeast Asia, digital payment transactions are projected to exceed US$1 trillion by 2025.

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Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Safaricom and Mastercard have signed a partnership to accelerate the adoption of payment acceptance and cross-border remittance services in Kenya. Kenya’s payment acceptance market continues to grow, with mobile wallet payments driven by M-PESA showing a 12.7% CAGR between 2020 and 2024.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 14, 2024

Doha Bank and Mastercard have entered a long-term strategic partnership to maintain the bank’s leadership in customer service and innovative payment solutions. The landmark collaboration is one of the largest deals of its kind in Qatar, reaffirming the bank’s status as a key player in the country’s financial sector.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Kuady , a leading payments service processor, has announced significant strides in its Latin American expansion, with the introduction of its digital wallet services in Ecuador and the launch of its virtual prepaid Mastercard in Argentina. The virtual prepaid Mastercard expands digital payment options in Argentina.

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Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

From digital payments to decentralised finance (DeFi), these companies are solving real-world challenges like financial inclusion and cross-border transactions, while setting new global standards for innovation. Each plays a key role in transforming how Indonesians save, spend, invest, and access financial services.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 8, 2024

Mastercard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The BENEFIT Company (BENEFIT), leading fintech company in Bahrain, and the national electronic payment infrastructure operator, to explore opportunities for collaboration in driving innovation and financial inclusion in the country’s dynamic payments ecosystem.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 16, 2024

Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) is pleased to announce its strategic collaboration with Mastercard and FOO to introduce eliWallet, a groundbreaking multicurrency payment. ” In collaboration with Mastercard and FOO, eliWallet leverages advanced technology to deliver a secure and seamless payment experience.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 3, 2025

MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, in partnership with Mastercard , Diamond Trust Bank and Network International, has launched the Virtual Card by MoMo, an innovative payment solution designed to enable MTN MoMo subscribers to perform secure online transactions without needing a physical card or bank account.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The third edition of Mastercards SME Confidence Index reveals that small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Egypt are embracing digital payments and data-driven solutions to support their growth, enhance operational efficiency and financial resilience.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

Hibret Bank , in collaboration with Mastercard , has announced the launch of the Prepaid Hibir Mastercard services, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards financial digitization in Ethiopia.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 16, 2024

Doha Bank and Mastercard have formed a major long-term partnership to boost the commercial bank’s payment solutions and support Qatar’s digital transformation goals. ” The post Doha Bank and Mastercard Collaborate to Strengthen Digital Payment Services appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 24, 2024

JazzCash , the fintech arm of Pakistan’s leading digital operator Jazz, a VEON Group company, has received the ‘Pioneering Telco to Launch Tap on Phone’ award at the Mastercard Payment Leaders Awards. The ceremony was held on the sidelines of the Mastercard EDGE 2024 event in Dubai. ” J.K.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Ahead of the Singapore FinTech Festival, Mastercard today introduced Mastercard Pay Local, a global service that makes it easy for consumers to make card payments to merchants using local digital wallets. A member of Mastercard’s team will get in contact with more details. “At

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Premier Bank , a leading Islamic financial institution in Kenya, has announced a collaboration with Mastercard to introduce an innovative suite of Shari’ah-compliant debit, credit, and prepaid cards. We are excited to embark on this transformative journey with Mastercard.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 21, 2024

Mastercard has announced the appointment of Winnie Wong as country manager, Thailand and Myanmar. Winnie brings over 20 years of experience in payments, commercial solutions and banking across Southeast Asian markets including Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia. At the same time, 99.5%

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

The FinTechs, for their part, have an eye on tapping new markets and providing enhanced consumer experiences – which benefits the card networks, as they can reach new and existing customer segments in a digital way. Mastercard Accelerate. It’s an expensive and limiting place to be.”.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Jaywan is the first domestic card scheme to be launched in line with the UAE’s digital transformation strategy, with the aim of strengthening the country’s position as a leading global hub for digital payments.

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Finextra

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mastercard has partnered with Loop, a leading digital payments technology company licensed by SAMA, to empower businesses and consumers across the Kingdom with greater access to advanced credit card offerings and innovative payment solutions.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Kuady has announced its expansion into Latin America, debuting digital wallet services in Ecuador and a virtual prepaid Mastercard in Argentina, adding to its existing operations in Mexico, Peru, Argentina and Chile. New options The virtual prepaid Mastercard expands digital payment options in Argentina.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

This is financial exclusion on a global scale, and as we emerge into 2021, I believe the private sector and governments everywhere must work more closely to improve financial inclusion and reduce the world’s unbanked population. Yet, as the developed world progresses further into cashless living, for the 1.7

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Wharton Fintech

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Mastercard, President & CTO Ed McLaughlin — Emerging Technologies in Payments In today’s episode, Kailee Costello hosts Ed McLaughlin , the President & Chief Technology Officer of Mastercard. Out of that very physical cash-check world, Mastercard started completely offline.

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Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Paymentology , the leading global issuer processor, today announces a continuation of its partnership with Zambian fintech, Union54 , a company dedicated to providing secure messaging and instant payment systems. This partnership comes at a time of rapid growth in Zambia’s digital payments sector.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These experts covered some of the industry’s hottest trends and most urging issues, including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, digital assets, next-generation transactions, and financial inclusion. It aims to accelerate digital transformation and advance financial inclusion.

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