Mastercard Credit Card News

• Consumers increase use of MasterCard-branded plastic
  Category: MasterCard Credit Card News
  November 3, 2011
  The amount of money consumers across the country spent on credit and debit cards that carried the MasterCard logo increased considerably during the third quarter of the year, leading to higher profits for the company.more


• MasterCard shifts attentions to affluent clients and prepaid cards
  Category: MasterCard Credit Card News
  September 16, 2011
  In an effort to maximize revenues that were significantly reduced by greater federal regulation in the last few years, MasterCard will soon begin promoting accounts that appeal to both more and less affluent consumers.more


• More spending leads charge for MasterCard
  Category: MasterCard Credit Card News
  August 5, 2011
  Consumers used their credit and debit cards more often during the second quarter of the year, leading profits for the world's second largest payment processing network to grow to levels that were better than anticipated.more


• New MasterCard program will keep tabs on flight prices
  Category: MasterCard Credit Card News
  June 2, 2011
  Many consumers have been frustrated in the past to pay one price for a flight, only to find a cheaper offer some time later, but that may no longer be a concern with a new offering from MasterCard.more


• More consumers used their MasterCards in the fourth quarter
  Category: MasterCard Credit Card News
  February 4, 2011
  Americans may be getting a better handle on their finances as the country continues to emerge from the recession. This trend is reflected in a greater desire among consumers to use credit card accounts, which drove profits for the world's second-largest credit network.more


• Hackers target Visa and MasterCard over WikiLeaks row
  Category: MasterCard Credit Card News, Visa Credit Card News
  December 11, 2010
  The world's two largest processors of debit and credit card payments were recently attacked by a large and notorious group of hackers over anger at their role in the ongoing WikiLeaks controversy.more


• MasterCard records big profit on increased spending
  Category: Credit Card News, MasterCard Credit Card News
  November 2, 2010
  As more consumers used credit and debit cards issued by MasterCard, the second-largest payment network in the world, the financial giant posted a 15 percent profit in the third quarter.more


• Uncertainty lingers in credit card industry after federal suits
  Category: American Express Credit Card News, Credit Card News, MasterCard Credit Card News, Visa Credit Card News
  October 25, 2010
  Many industry experts are unsure of what to expect from the credit card industry after the U.S. Justice Department brought lawsuits against three major lenders earlier this month.more


• New credit card feature allows consumers to budget
  Category: Citibank Credit Card News, MasterCard Credit Card News
  September 21, 2010
  Many consumers may be concerned about how much they spend on their credit card every month, but a new account feature from MasterCard may help them improve their financial management.more


• MasterCard offers new payment service for BlackBerry
  Category: Credit Card News, MasterCard Credit Card News
  September 10, 2010
  Many BlackBerry smartphone owners looking for a way to transfer money or make a credit card payment now have that option.more


• New credit card can help manage spending
  Category: MasterCard Credit Card News, Citibank Credit Card News
  August 20, 2010
  Many consumers across the country may find they are concerned with how much they spend on their credit cards, but feel powerless to rein themselves in.more


• MasterCard's profits make huge leap as consumers increase per-purchase spending
  Category: MasterCard Credit Card News
  August 4, 2010
  The world's second-largest credit card network announced that it posted large profits in the second quarter of the year.more


• First quarter sees increase in MasterCard revenues
  Category: MasterCard Credit Card News
  May 5, 2010
  Net revenues for MasterCard Incorporated were up 13.1 percent during the first quarter of 2010, while purchase volumes also climbed.more


• MasterCard names new CEO
  Category: MasterCard Credit Card News
  April 14, 2010
  Ajay Banga will take over for Robert Selander, who has served as MasterCard's CEO since 1997.more


• MasterCard launches new marketplace for cardholders
  Category: MasterCard Credit Card News
  April 12, 2010
  Consumers with a MasterCard will be able to gain access to discounts and free shipping through the company's MarketPlace website.more


• Prepaid cards may help profits at Visa, MasterCard
  Category: Prepaid/Debit Card News, Visa Credit Card News, MasterCard Credit Card News
  March 5, 2010
  Could also boost bottom line of other companies.more


• WSJ: Visa, MasterCard expected to post increased earnings in 4Q 2009
  Category: Visa Credit Card News, MasterCard Credit Card News, Economy News
  February 4, 2010
  Cost-cutting measures and increased debit card use lead to higher revenues.more


• Syracuse parking meters will accept credit cards
  Category: Visa Credit Card News, MasterCard Credit Card News, Economy News
  January 26, 2010
  Machines being retrofitted in the city.more