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Optimize merchant portfolios

Improve operations and drive significant revenue

Build stronger portfolios and maintain greater control over merchant management.

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20%

Increase in merchant turnover costs each year [1]

$1b

Spent annually to account for merchant attrition [2]

$110b

Total acquiring industry revenue pool by 2027 [3]

[1] Arcum, "Merchant Attrition and the Future of Retention". 2024

[2] Arcum, "Merchant Attrition and the Future of Retention". 2024

[3] BCG, "Global Payments Report 2023". 2023

An intentional approach to merchant portfolios

Our comprehensive, data-informed methods and advanced portfolio tools enable acquirers to:

Identify timely prospects

Tap into new merchant opportunities at the right moment.

Cut onboarding costs

Reduce acquisition and onboarding expenses efficiently.

Boost merchant retention

Increase longevity and loyalty with smarter engagement.

Pinpoint portfolio opportunities and reduce risk

Source the right merchants 

Discover high-value merchant prospects using location-based transaction insights that uncover areas for portfolio expansion. 

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Onboard merchants effectively

Secure new merchants with greater accuracy and reduced risk using performance analytics.

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Strengthen merchant engagement 

Deepen merchant activity through actionable recommendations that drive smarter, more strategic decisions. 

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Improve operations and drive revenue

Mastercard’s data-informed, expert intelligence enables merchants to expand portfolios and maintain greater control.

Provide context through data 

Combine merchant data with Mastercard’s insights to unlock timely, actionable decisions.

Operationalize for speed

Reduce manual analysis and enhance efficiency to drive faster, smarter decision making.

Prioritize what’s next

Leverage a combination of location and contact insight to inform future sales planning.

Unmatched expertise

Mastercard is uniquely positioned to share proven strategies across diverse markets.

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Optimize your merchant portfolios

Covering all of your portfolio needs

Mastercard’s optimization solutions work in collaboration to target your specific portfolio management objectives.

Acquiring Optimizer

Gain timely insights into threats and opportunities using data intelligence and segmentation.

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Acquirer Intelligence Center (AIC)

Powerful payment analytics and benchmarks for merchant acquirers and services.

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Smart Leads

Equip marketing and sales teams with merchant performance indicators for business expansion.

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Case study

How AIK Banka found a possible 30% increase in transaction volume

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