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MASTERCARD COMMUNITY PASS

Digitizing rural communities

Developing technology and ecosystems to create opportunities.

Commercially sustainable social impact

As the world is quickly digitizing, rural communities are at risk of being left behind. Mastercard Community Pass provides technology to connect these rural communities to the digital economy.

Mastercard Community Pass

A digital infrastructure that connects rural communities to financial institutions, service providers and governments.

Designed for rural communities

Intuitive, digital solutions to drive access among remote communities.

Safe and secure

Highest standards of privacy and data security.

Interoperable infrastructure

Platform can power applications of other last-mile service providers.

Our continued partnership with Mastercard Community Pass has already reached 1.2 million smallholder farmers in Uganda and represents our unwavering commitment towards Uganda's financial empowerment.

Gerald Begumisa Managing Director, 
 
Yo! Uganda

COMMUNITY PASS SOLUTIONS

Providing intuitive, digital solutions

Enabling an open and transparent ecosystem in agriculture and other key sectors to drive access and inclusion.

Digital credentials

Credential that is securely authorized and accepted to enable access to essential services.

Card

Store credentials for multiple products and data on a card with a Mastercard payment option.

Point of interaction device (POI)

A smart device with proprietary Community Pass software that enables payment acceptance.

Data service

Secure data management with aggregated and anonymized data analytics that provide critical insights.

Payments

Financial inclusion cards enable contactless payments at Mastercard acceptance points.

Farm Pass

A digital technology that connects smallholder farmers, agri-buyers, input providers and lenders.

Partners

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Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa

The MADE Alliance aims to extend digital access to critical services by 100 million individuals and businesses in Africa by 2034.

For developers

For more resources on the Community Pass platform, including case studies, documentation and platform capabilities, visit the Mastercard Developer site.

Data, privacy and protection

The benefits of an expanding economy should accrue to all members of society, and that data — when used within a responsible and ethical framework — has the power to transform communities and change lives for the better. ‎

Insights and news

Together, we can pave the path to open opportunities for all

Safe and transparent solutions that provide access to critical services in rural communities

Community Pass