Expands financial access, providing customers worldwide with fast, secure and near real-time payments

DALLAS and PURCHASE, N.Y., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram, a financial technology company creating trusted global payments and financial solutions for an increasingly connected world, and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) have joined forces to advance digital money movement both domestically and across borders. MoneyGram is implementing Mastercard Move, Mastercard's portfolio of money transfer solutions, providing its customers with enhanced access to fast, secure and near real-time payments1.

Mastercard's range of innovative fraud detection tools and solutions help protect and ensure payment security for consumers and businesses  

TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2025 /CNW/ - In a constantly evolving digital world, fraud threats seem to be coming from every direction, making it more challenging for Canadians to feel and remain secure. Launching ahead of Fraud Prevention Month in March, Mastercard's new nationwide survey reveals that despite 89 per cent of Canadians recognizing the growing threat of financial fraud to individual and community prosperity, only seven per cent prioritize prevention. As a global leader in cyber and fraud detection, Mastercard is helping ensure the protection of each transaction using AI technology to assess and mitigate risk, while delivering trust in payments.  

Recipients receive a $10,000 CAD grant and access to a diverse community of peers and experts to fuel their future growth

TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Mastercard has unveiled the newest recipients of the Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund. The Fund grants $10,000 CAD to 10 Canadian women small business owners alongside support to grow and scale their businesses. Recipients also receive a Priceless experience in Toronto providing them with expert mentorship, community building opportunities with fellow small business owners and valuable insights to further develop their businesses.

First in a new series of immersive shopping experiences supporting small businesses begins in Fort Langley, B.C. on November 30

TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2024 /CNW/ - This holiday season, Mastercard invites you to step into a storybook world and celebrate the heart and soul of small businesses with an enchanting, immersive new shopping experience throughout the town of Fort Langley, B.C. Families can rediscover the joy of shopping local and embrace the warmth of a town where every store has a story.

Mastercard study reveals the affluent are optimizing their wallets to live well and leave a legacy

SINGAPORE, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastercard today revealed that 73% of affluent consumers like to closely manage their money, with 48% even using "financial gymnastics" to maximize rewards. These consumers, who are in the top 10% of household incomes domestically, juggle various payment methods, plan their spending carefully, and rely on diverse information sources like word of mouth and proactive research. At the same time, they deftly manage multiple payment options, such as credit, debit, and prepaid cards, or alternative payment methods, strategizing their use for different transactions, like credit for travel or debit for daily necessities. By optimizing their wallets, they aim to capitalize on incentives, live comfortably, and save to leave a legacy.