Mastercard Incorporated - Class A

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is a global technology company in the payments industry that operates in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments, and businesses through its payment processing network, enabling electronic forms of payment. Mastercard's two primary business segments are its Payment Network, which facilitates the authorization, clearing, and settlement of payment transactions, and its Value-Added Services and Solutions, which encompasses security solutions, digital and authentication products, consumer acquisition and engagement services, business and market insights, and pricing capabilities. The company supports credit, charge, debit, and prepaid payment programs under the Mastercard, Maestro, and Cirrus brands, with 3.7 billion branded cards issued globally. Mastercard generates revenue through transaction-based fees tied to gross dollar volume, cross-border volume, and switched transactions processed on its network, as well as through its growing suite of value-added services including its recently launched Agentic Payment capability for AI-driven commerce. Updated Jul 30, 2026