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Government revenue collections

Streamlining payments to governments

Transforming the way that governments collect public revenues to create more streamlined, intuitive and citizen-centric e-government services.

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Frictionless, secure & digital

Deliver unified, integrated and intuitive channel experiences for citizens and businesses to pay for and interact with various government services.

Data and technology are transforming revenue collection

Digitalizing government services has the potential to unlock tremendous value for citizens and administrators alike.

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Inclusive digital economies benefit everyone

With our global network, partners and innovative technologies, we help governments drive efficiencies and inclusive economic development.

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“ [Ghișeul.ro] was the first mobile application that the Romanian State developed to simplify the life of each of us. It was also a strong statement that digitization is not just a dry concept, but a broad process that happens and brings development. For me, the results achieved by the Ghișeul.ro app in these 12 months are a source of pride.”

Alexandra Maria Chivu Vice President, The Authority for the Digitization of Romania

Measuring our impact

Mastercard enables governments to collect funds efficiently and inclusively.

€450M

in taxes collected through Ghiseul.ro

400+

types of public services available for payment through the app

2.25m

registered users on Ghiseul.ro 

Transforming the way governments collect revenues

Enabling a frictionless, secure, digital payments experience for taxes and government citizen services – in-person, online or via mobile.

Mastercard Gateway

A single connection enables global payment acceptance while offering flexibility and advanced security.

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Tap on Phone

A turnkey, cost-effective solution empowering merchants to accept payments with their smartphone. 

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Secure Card on File

Leverage tokenization to securely store card information while enhancing consumer payment experiences and unlocking a full suite of benefits.

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Click to Pay

Bringing together convenience, security and control delivers an exceptional guest checkout experience.

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SpendingPulse™

Make informed decisions using actual, near real-time spend data across various sectors in an anonymized and aggregated way.

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Test & Learn®

Accurately measure and optimize policy initiatives and investments with our market-leading, multi-patented experimentation platform.

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Mastercard Advisors

Streamline the collections process and solve challenges with our consulting expertise in strategy, analytics, loyalty, risk, innovation, sustainability and payments.

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Marketing Services

Drive improved citizen engagement with a comprehensive set of proven marketing and promotion solutions.

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RiskRecon®

Proactively monitors the cyber environment to assess third-party risk and help secure critical public infrastructure.

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NuData Security

Award-winning technology provides behavioral insights and device intelligence to improve user experience and help detect fraud in real time.

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Identity Solutions

Leverages latest authentication standards to validate citizen identities, remove friction and deliver a seamless digital payment experience.

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Ethoca

Award-winning collaboration-based solutions empower governments to mitigate disputes, chargebacks and friendly fraud while improving the citizen experience.

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Helping the public sector digitalize vital services

We act as a partner and problem solver for governments across the globe.

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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.

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Urban mobility

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

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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, inclusive 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 cybercrime.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Mastercard help modernize government revenue collections?

Mastercard helps governments digitalize revenue collection processes across taxes, fees, fines, and multi-agency services—through secure, frictionless payment acceptance across in-person, online, and mobile channels. We leverage our global network, advanced technologies, and partnerships to create streamlined, citizen-centric e-government services.

How does Mastercard help create operational efficiencies for governments?

Mastercard's solutions can help improve revenue collection operations by minimizing revenue leakage, accelerating payment settlement, and improving transparency. In addition, digitalization enables enhanced reporting capabilities - delivering real-time insights to inform resource allocation.

Can Mastercard’s solutions integrate within existing government payment systems?

Yes. Mastercard’s technologies and solutions are designed for seamless integration with government platforms and aggregators. This allows agencies to maintain existing systems while adding a layer of secure, scalable digital payment capabilities with minimal disruption.

How does Mastercard support transparency and accountability in public sector payments?

Mastercard can enable secure transactions through advanced cybersecurity tools and fraud mitigation solutions. Digital payments can improve auditability and reduce opportunities for misuse, fostering trust between governments and citizens.

What benefits does digitalization offer governments compared to existing traditional collection methods?

Digitalizing government revenue collections can enhance value for both administrators and citizens, streamlining payments while delivering unified, integrated and intuitive channel experiences. Digitalization can drive operational efficiencies, improve transparency, reduce fraud risk, and lower the costs associated with manual processes, enabling governments to modernize their revenue ecosystems. This shift can not only accelerate payment processing and improve cash flow visibility but also empowers policymakers with real‑time insights—ultimately enabling more responsive service delivery and better resource allocation.