Mastercard Worldwide

Mastercard Worldwide is a global financial services company that facilitates electronic payment transactions between consumers, merchants, and financial institutions. It provides the technology and network infrastructure that enables safe and convenient card payments using Mastercard-branded credit, debit, and prepaid cards. When you make a purchase, Mastercard acts as the secure, trusted network that connects your bank or card issuer to the merchant's bank, authorizing and processing the payment quickly. The company does not issue cards directly but works behind the scenes to ensure smooth, reliable transactions worldwide.