Mastercard is a technology company in the global payments industry that connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments, digital partners, businesses and other organizations worldwide, enabling them to use electronic forms of payment instead of cash and checks. As the operator of the world's fastest payments network, the company facilitates the switching (authorization, clearing and settlement) of payment transactions and delivers related products and services. Mastercard makes payments easier and more efficient by providing a wide range of payment solutions and services using its family of well-known brands, including Mastercard, Maestro and Cirrus.
In fiscal year 2025, Mastercard generated revenue of $32.79 billion. The company had 39,800 employees in 2025. Mastercard has been publicly traded since 2006. The company processed over $9 trillion in gross dollar volume in 2024 and operates in more than 210 countries, serving billions of cardholders, millions of merchants, and thousands of financial institution partners worldwide.
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In December 2024, Mastercard finalized the acquisition of Recorded Future, a cybersecurity company. The company continues to engage in innovative payment technologies and collaborations, particularly in the realm of AI and agentic payments.
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