An economic downturn could be hard for credit card issuers, but companies like Mastercard and Visa won't feel nearly the same hit.

The most important features of credit cards are set by the banks that issue them, not by payment networks like Mastercard. But Mastercard does offer some cardholder benefits. Many or all of the ...

Mastercard offers three different credit card tiers: Standard, World and World Elite. Each tier comes with a unique package of Mastercard benefits and perks. These Mastercard credit card features ...

We may earn an affiliate commission from partner links on the Entrepreneur Guide. These do not affect our editors’ opinions. Society has slowly been moving away from using cash for a few decades.

Visa and Mastercard are two of the largest credit card networks, powering over 85% of credit card transactions nationwide. Chances are, you already carry one in your wallet. But what sets them apart?

The deal would lower swipe fees and cap them for up to five years — although some business groups say it doesn't go far enough. Credit-card giants Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. have agreed to a ...

Lisa Maloney is a credit cards specialist, award-winning writer and former stringer for The Wall Street Journal. She has extensive experience as a consumer reporter, leveraging careful research and ...

Citizens Edge is the first commercial credit card to come out of Mastercard’s middle market accelerator initiative, which ...

Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay a combined $199.5 million to settle a nearly decade-old class action that accused them ...

If you commute via public transit to work or enjoy saving on transportation when exploring a new city, you may have just scored a few free rides through the end of the year. Mastercard just expanded ...

Emirates Islamic has partnered with Amazon UAE and Mastercard to unveil the region’s first Amazon-branded credit card. Set to ...