MA · Earnings call · 2026Q3T · Full report

Acceptance Expansion

Mastercard Inc · 2026-10-29 · Importance 54 · Surprise 48

Mastercard said its network now reaches more than 200 million acceptance locations and 300 million additional digital access points worldwide. Merchant acceptance increased 20% year over year in the first half of 2026. Pay Local embeds cards into local wallets, while Tap on Phone provides a smart acceptance solution for merchants.

Key facts

• Mastercard merchant acceptance increased 20% year over year in the first half of 2026.
• Mastercard had more than 200 million acceptance locations and 300 million additional digital access points worldwide.