Approximately 9 in 10 U.S. consumers carry at least one payment card—such as a MasterCard—for convenience, flexibility, or to earn benefits from a special card program. Many "small ticket" industries such as quick-service restaurants, movie theaters, vending, stadiums, arenas and taxi services are now accepting cards, offering an attractive payment alternative to cash and checks.

MasterCard acceptance can mean big business for small ticket merchants and service providers.
Learn More About Big Business for Small Ticket Retailers

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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MasterCard offers merchants the latest sophisticated new technologies to help you improve the way you do business with your customers. Learn About MasterCard PayPass®