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Powering the digital economy

Welcome to the Policy Center for the Digital Economy — your source for information on the issues that are driving the policy dialogue on digital payments technology.

Mastercard hosting and participating in special events during IMF & WBG Annual Meetings 2024

Policy Insights

Our research and perspectives center on understanding the trends and forces impacting the digital economy. We focus on developing and delivering insightful perspectives and actionable recommendations to help shape policies that promote innovation, competition, and trust in digital payments.

Featured perspectives

EVENT

Trust Worthy A.I.

Trust Conference 2024 provides Mastercard the opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities A.I. creates

PERSPECTIVE

UNGA 2024

Mastercard hosts and participates in special events during UNGA 2024

PERSPECTIVE

Spring Meetings 2024

Upcoming webinar discussing the crucial role of science and technology in advancing gender equality

Digital payments hub

Digital payments are the lifeblood of the digital economy and have become intertwined with our daily lives in ways that we often take for granted. Beyond allowing us to pay and get paid, digital payments ensure that everyone has access to the opportunities to better their lives. Learn more about how digital payments facilitate global commerce and underpin modern society.

Who we are

At Mastercard, we believe it’s our responsibility to foster a digital economy that works for everyone, everywhere. We established the Mastercard Policy Center for the Digital Economy to serve as a global forum and resource to share ideas, insights, and inspiration to drive the decision-making on critical economic and policy issues shaping the digital economy.