Mastercard brings ‘Girls 4Tech’ program to Puerto Rico on Mar. 8
March 5, 2021
As International Women’s Day approaches, Mastercard announces the region’s first Girls4Tech Marathon, a program to inspire girls to pursue STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) futures, for the first time in a virtual series of simultaneous sessions to be held Mar. 8th in 15 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico. Girls4Tech […]
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Study: Consumers now ‘cautious’ with personal finances, more digital than ever
November 26, 2020
A survey conducted by Mastercard and Americas Market Intelligence (AMI) in 13 countries across the Latin America and Caribbean region recently showed how consumer habits have changed, how the demand for financial services has increased, and how companies will have to adapt to the novel digital ecosystem generated by the pandemic. The results of the […]
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Mastercard’s educational program Girls4Tech launched in Puerto Rico
October 21, 2020
The Mastercard Girls4Tech educational program that seeks to inspire 7–14 year old girls with skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and which has already reached 1 million students worldwide, is being launched in Puerto Rico with the participation of 15 girls, patients of the San Jorge Children’s Foundation. Starting Oct. 19, the girls […]
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Popular, MasterCard announce efforts to aid Bahamas post-hurricane
September 5, 2019
Following the devastating passage of Hurricane Dorian through the Bahamas, Popular and MasterCard unveiled separate effort to aid the island nation’s recovery efforts. Popular announced the start of the “Puerto Rico Abraza Bahamas” campaign to raise funds through a bank account (030142822) or through ATH Móvil, by selecting the option Donate to/FundacionBPPRBahamas. “The destruction caused […]
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Mastercard opens P.R. office in Hato Rey to expand e-payment ecosystem
August 22, 2019
Technology giant Mastercard officially opened its local office in Puerto Rico, which company officials described as a “milestone for the local market.” “The opening of the Puerto Rico office demonstrates Mastercard’s commitment to building an innovative and secure payments ecosystem for the island and the Caribbean” said José Vargas, Mastercard Country Manager for Puerto Rico […]
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Mastercard, G+D Mobile Security partner to offer ‘contactless cards’
April 9, 2019
Mastercard announced it has closed a partnership with Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) Mobile Security, a smart card manufacturing, personalization and payment solutions provider, to advance easier, faster and safer payments in the region. With this agreement, G+D will offer preferential pricing to Mastercard issuers focused on advancing their conversion to contactless cards, the companies said. “Contactless is […]
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Mastercard opens new offices in P.R., Jamaica; Boosting operations in DomRep
February 8, 2019
As part of its strategic plan to evolve and develop its Caribbean structure, Mastercard announced changes that will strengthen its presence on the islands, including expanding their offices in the Dominican Republic and opening new offices in Puerto Rico and Jamaica. This growth will promote greater agility and efficiency when providing service to clients and […]
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Mastercard launches roadmap to boost online payment security in LatAm, Caribbean
January 10, 2019
This will increase expectations of seamless online payment experiences with unquestioned security and convenience.
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Mastercard drops name from brand to adapt to digital environment
January 8, 2019
The red and yellow interlocking circles have been the hallmark of the Mastercard brand for more than 50 years.
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Mastercard, Microsoft join forces to improve use of digital identity
December 5, 2018
Currently, verifying an identity online is still dependent on physical or digital proof managed by a central party, whether it’s a passport number, proof of address, driver’s license, user credentials or other means.
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LatAm region experiencing ‘digital growth spurt’ MasterCard study shows
November 28, 2018
Puerto Rico nabbed the second place behind Chile in the ranking of countries and territories showing the most significant “digital growth spurts” between 2008 and 2017.
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Mastercard recruits Messi, Neymar Jr. for campaign to fight childhood hunger
April 11, 2018
Mastercard announced the launch of its “Start Something Priceless” campaign in Latin America and the Caribbean, recruiting soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. for a campaign to score against childhood hunger and malnutrition in the region.
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Boost Payment Solutions, Mastercard partner to expand card use
February 9, 2018
Boost Payment Solutions Inc., a global provider of business-to-business payment technologies, has announced a strategic alliance with Mastercard designed to expand Boost’s card-based straight-through processing payment solution in the Caribbean, the companies announced.
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Finca de Rústica wins ‘Journey to Business Success’ prize
December 12, 2016
Naguabo flower producer Finca de Rústica emerged the winner of the "Journey to Business Success" competition sponsored by Plaza Las Américas and Mastercard.
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Banco Popular clients can now use MasterCard in Cuba
August 24, 2016
Popular Inc. announced Tuesday that it is the second financial institution in the United States and the first in Puerto Rico to enable their credit cards for use in Cuba.
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