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PUBLIC SECTOR

Mastercard for government

Building collaborative partnerships across the private and public sectors to help governments drive efficient and sustainable growth.

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Trusted partner and problem solver

Watch how digitalizing public services and using proprietary data insights can make governments more efficient and effective.

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300+

public sector agency partners

135+

countries served

The private sector drives innovation and economic growth. Developing strong collaborative relationships and sharing resources and knowledge can be combined to address common challenges for government payments to reduce friction, improve efficiency, whilst also enhancing security.

Nick McDonald NEPO, United Kingdom

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Helping the public sector digitalize vital services

Harnessing digital technologies and data to provide more efficient, targeted and secure public services.

Urban Mobility

Mastercard solutions enable urban residents to move through cities efficiently, seamlessly and sustainably. 

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Government Revenue Collections

We help governments transform the way they collect public revenues to create streamlined, intuitive and citizen-centric e-government services.

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Disbursements

We digitalize government-to-consumer disbursements to efficiently deliver payments and ensure a basic level of welfare for citizens in need. 

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Procurement

We use payment technologies and data insights to help governments streamline their procurement process and deliver greater transparency to taxpayers.

Tourism

Mastercard’s solutions help tourism stakeholders understand, attract, enhance and measure the traveler experience in their destinations.

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Small and medium enterprises

We enable the public sector to help SMEs digitalize operations, manage payments and access capital — building secure and sustainable economies.

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Cybersecurity

Mastercard cybersecurity solutions help governments safeguard their platforms, digital transactions and ecosystem, providing protection against fraud and cyber crime.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mastercard’s role in supporting the public sector?

Mastercard serves as a trusted partner and problem solver to governments by enabling public service efficiencies, transforming government payments, and delivering solutions to shape resilient economic growth across the tourism sector and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We also help to modernize and secure critical infrastructure through our cybersecurity and AI expertise.

How can Mastercard help government agencies improve payment efficiency?

Mastercard’s expertise across digital payments can help government agencies to effectively disburse funds, simplify revenue collections, and enhance the public procurement process, all while building frictionless, scalable solutions for mobility operators and the people they serve.

How does Mastercard ensure security and compliance for government payments?

Mastercard’s cybersecurity solutions help governments safeguard their platforms, secure digital transactions, and provide protection against fraud and cybercrime. Our investments in cybersecurity innovation coupled with Recorded Future’s threat intelligence expertise can deliver risk management solutions at scale for governments around the world.

Can Mastercard solutions integrate with existing government financial systems?

Yes. Mastercard solutions are designed for seamless integration with existing ERP and financial systems, minimizing disruption and accelerating implementation.

What benefits do governments gain from adopting Mastercard solutions?

When governments work with Mastercard the resulting benefits can include improved operational efficiencies, cost savings, enhanced transparency, and actionable data insights to inform policy-making and improved citizen and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) engagement.

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