MasterCard & the Retail Industry

The number of MasterCard acceptance locations has grown enormously in the past several years—to over 24 million locations around the world. Our cardholders have come to expect the ability to use their MasterCard cards at retail locations.

Every MasterCard cardholder is a potential customer of every MasterCard accepting merchant, providing great benefits to both. Working closely with MasterCard Worldwide is one of the most effective actions you can take to increase your brand share and profitability.

Discover the programs MasterCard has designed especially to help you build your business!

• MasterCard provides programs specifically designed for your business that can help you manage your company's accounting, purchasing, payroll, and cash flow needs.
  Learn More About MasterCard Business Programs


• Maestro® global debit program is a smart choice for you and your customers. Learn More About the Maestro Global Debit Program

Build customer loyalty by combining your logo with the MasterCard Brand Mark on a MasterCard card through co-branding. Learn More About Co-Branding With MasterCard

Read important information about security requirements and recommendations from MasterCard to help you prevent bankcard fraud and keep your Web site secure.
Learn About What You Can Do Learn About Accepting Online Payments
Get you extra measures of assurance that your telephone or Internet customer is the legitimate MasterCard cardholder.
Learn About MasterCard Address Verification Service (AVS) and Cardholder Validation
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