It seeks regulatory approval to move into local payments with contactless, tokenised and farm-focused services, where only 21pc of adults transact dig
Entry into the domestic market would broaden Mastercard's role from international transactions to local payments and financial inclusion. However, much will depend on rules still in draft, from minimum security standards to how financial data is handled.
Oct 25 , 2026
By BEZAWIT HULUAGER ( FORTUNE STAFF WRITER )