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Financial Inclusion Initiatives

Mastercard Inc · 2026-09-09 · Importance 28 · Surprise 42 · In source text

Mastercard joined a new World Bank Group initiative led by the International Finance Corporation to expand digital payments in emerging markets. The initiative is intended to increase access to digital payment infrastructure and services across developing economies. The report does not disclose Mastercard’s financial commitment, implementation timetable, or expected revenue impact.

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revenuepositivecommitted—Mastercard and Visa have joined a new World Bank initiative to promote digital payments in emerging markets.