The Prepaid Consumer Education Campaign works to help consumers understand the power and convenience of prepaid debit products and how these products help consumers with budgeting, financial basics, and overall financial inclusion.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Prepaid Consumer Education Campaign is a series of educational programs designed to provide consumers with the tools needed to better manage their finances, including:
- How to track spending
- Useful tools to help with personal financial management
- How to create a budget
- New ways to save money, like cutting down on check-cashing fees
PROGRAM RESOURCES
OTHER PROGRAMS IN NORTH AMERICA
We are committed to financial education around the world — that's why we've created a range of financial education programs tailored to consumers in several global markets.
United States
To help consumers save well and spend wisely, MasterCard has created a site full of tools, resources, tips, links and more to help consumers keep their financial life pointed in the right direction.
United States
MasterCard developed Peace of Mind educational materials that teach consumers how to protect themselves from fraud in several, easy-to-follow tips.
MasterCard RPPS Credit Counseling
United States
MasterCard, our creditors and issuers, are working in partnership to make a difference in the lives of consumers struggling with their finances. As a key player in the Credit Counseling sector, MasterCard is central to the facilitation of Debt Management Proposals (DMPs) and payments.
United States
Since college students are more likely to be influenced by their peers, MasterCard's responsible spending program for college students focuses on peer-to-peer communication to teach the fundamentals of good credit habits, campus-wide.
Consumer Credit Education Package
United States
To reach young adults who are new to credit, issuers distribute the MasterCard Consumer Credit Education Package, which includes cardholder-customized materials such as the Core Credit Tool kit.
MORE THINGS TO EXPLORE
MasterCard Worldwide gave $1 million to the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) to support programs for students in across the U.S.
Parents can make back-to-school shopping less stressful — but planning ahead is critical.
To help consumers save well and spend wisely, MasterCard has created a site full of tools, resources, tips, links and more to help consumers keep their financial life pointed in the right direction.
