Mastercard (NYSE:MA) is a multinational financial services corporation specialized in processing payments between the banks of the merchants and the card issuing banks or credit unions of the purchasers. Operations include the use of the company’s brands to produce and manage its business lines, including transaction processing and consulting services. Projects focus on new technological advancements in digital payments, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company's objectives include driving economic growth, increasing customer engagement, and ensuring payments are secure, convenient, and smart across all channels, devices, and geographies.