Valentine’s Day is a Physical Thing…When it Comes to Shopping that is

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Priceless in Valentine’s Day celebrations, while strengthening relationships with their customers,” commented Max Chion, executive vice president, global acceptance products for MasterCard. The study identified some other purchasing trends, highlighting some notable differences around the globe: The personal touch: Globally, 90 percent of shoppers made purchases in-person, whereas only 6 percent preferred to make their

MasterCard and Visa Challenged to Remain Competitive

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Global Risk Technologies, analyses recent moves from the payment giants to protect their market share against up-and-coming competitors. By the end of 2014, there were 1.5 billion payment cards in circulation in Europe which accounted for a combined value of €2.9 trillion. Visa is arguably the larger of the two schemes despite both payment giants

Desjardins and MasterCard Bring New Payment Options to Canadians

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The Desjardins Cash Back MasterCard card will be offered with no annual fee and include up to 1% cash back on sales. The Desjardins Cash Back World MasterCard card will be offered with an annual fee of $50 and include up to 2% cash back. It will also feature Rental Vehicle Collision/Loss Damage Insurance. “We’re

MasterCard, Samsung Make Everyday Shopping Easier in Tomorrow’s Smart Home with Launch of Groceries by MasterCard App

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Consumer Electronics Show, MasterCard introduced Groceries by MasterCard, a new app which enables consumers to order groceries directly from Samsung’s new Family Hub refrigerator. The first shopping app integrated into a refrigerator, Groceries by MasterCard connects consumers to leading grocers in the most convenient and efficient setting – their kitchen. Groceries redefines the family grocery