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Mastercard survey reveals European Gen Z's love for experiential gifts

For many younger Europeans, the best gifts don’t come in boxes – they’re left in their memories.

 

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Innovation
10 top payments trends for 2025 — and beyond

From simplifying transactions of all kinds — retail, commercial, cross-border, blockchain — to making digital interactions more secure, technology and innovative partnerships are continuing to transform how we transact.

Passions
Unlocking your dream experiences in 2025: 5 essential hacks for consumers

As 2025 approaches, we start thinking about experiences we want to have in the new year. Whether it's catching a much-anticipated concert, unwinding at a wellness retreat, traveling abroad, or diving into outdoor adventures, our research shows that consumers are prioritizing making memories through experiences more than ever.

Innovation
Reporting live from the track! Inside the Mastercard and McLaren Racing partnership launch

The debut at the Las Vegas Grand Pix will kick off a fleet of fan-focused experiences, further fueling passion for the fast-growing sport.

Sustainability
Rewarding behavior: Moving more sustainable grocery picks up the food chain

U.K.-based Reewild offers an AI-powered app with smart grocery shopping features, carbon tracking, and an eco-rewards system.

Sustainability
Talking trash: How one Danish city is cleaning up, cup by cup

Aarhus is piloting a first-of-its-kind deposit return program for reusable drink cups, where people get their deposit returned with a tap: “Our working vision is a city without waste bins.”

Trust
How small businesses can protect themselves from cyberattacks this festive season

With the sharp increase in online transactions during the holidays, the festive season can often be prime time for cyberattacks, especially in small and medium-sized businesses.

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June 8, 2022

May Insights Show Rebound of In-Store Shopping & the ‘Experience Economy’

June 7, 2022

Mastercard is announcing its latest payments feature, Pay by link, led by its European open banking pioneer Aiia

May 17, 2022

True to its commitment to an inclusive work environment, Mastercard Greece has signed the "Diversity Charter"

April 19, 2022 | Sustainability

Mastercard expands the Priceless Planet Coalition’s forest restoration effort

January 31, 2022

Today, Subaio chose European open banking leader, Aiia, a Mastercard company, to enable a smarter way for assessing creditworthiness through Subaio’s new whitelabel offering