Mastercard for Government

What if cities didn’t shut down at sundown? 🌅   A new report from the World Economic Forum shows that extending urban activity into the nighttime could unlock $2 trillion in global economic potential.   Well-designed nighttime strategies are already making an impact: 📈 Supporting up to 10% of employment in major cities 📉 Reducing crime by as much as 30% 🚇 Improving job access by 25% through 24-hour transit   Powered by data, design, and collaboration, the “Unlocking the Value of 24-Hour Cities" report offers a blueprint for resilient growth—and we’re proud to have played a foundational role in shaping it.   At Mastercard, we believe cities don’t stop at night—and neither should the policies that power them. 🌃   📖 Read the full report here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/efgGudjY   #24HrCities #NighttimeEconomy #FutureOfCities #PublicPrivatePartnerships

At Mastercard, we’re reimagining how public funds reach people – because how money moves matters. Through our Disbursements Practice we help governments modernize the delivery of social services like payments, subsidies, and emergency relief – shifting from cash and checks to digital payments that are faster, safer and more inclusive.  Leading this work globally is Anand Menon who brings 15+ years in Government-to-person payments (G2P) and financial inclusion, including time at the The World Bank. As Anand put it, “Our work blends product, strategy, policy, and partnerships to help governments design solutions that fit local realities and tie Mastercard’s infrastructure to social impact.” In our latest whitepaper Digitalizing the Public Purse, we highlight real-world examples of how modern payment infrastructure is transforming public service delivery around the world. Here are a few standout G2P programs driving real change: 🇺🇸 United States – Direct Express® delivered $40B via Mastercard cards, saving $150M annually  🇦🇷 Argentina – integrated G2P ID reform saved $303M over 8 years  🇩🇪 Germany – Issued 125,000+ refugee support cards, improving control and public trust    Each story reinforces a simple truth: digital G2P payments unlock transparency, dignity, and economic participation. Let’s reimagine the public purse – digitally. #G2P #DigitalPayments #PublicSectorInnovation #GovTech #DigitalTransformation #PaymentsThatMatter 

By 2034, the travel and tourism sector is projected to contribute over 11% of global GDP. A new report from the World Economic Forum and Kearney outlines 10 principles to reimagine tourism as a driver of inclusive growth, cultural resilience, and environmental restoration. At Mastercard, we’re committed to helping governments and destinations harness technology and insights to foster sustainable, inclusive travel experiences for residents and visitors alike. 🌍✈️ #FutureOfTourism #TravelInnovation #TourismResilience #WEF25 Quim Martínez Bosch Jennifer Ruiz Moreno Deann Donohue

🚆💳 Big news for Metro Manila commuters! Now you can simply Tap & Go with your Mastercard credit, debit, or prepaid card at MRT-3 stations — no need for proprietary transit cards or queues for paper tickets. This milestone brings global best practices to the Philippines, making public transport smarter, safer, and more accessible. Mastercard is proud to support open-loop payments and digital mobility across Southeast Asia. 🌏 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gTaMrG4h #TapAndGo #Mastercard #DigitalMobility #SmartTransit #MetroManila

Did you know 1 in 4 adults globally receives government payments. But too often, those payments are slow, leaky, or hard to access. Our new white paper breaks down how digital disbursements can: ✂️ Cut costs by up to 75% 📈 Boost financial inclusion by 30%+ 💸 Deliver faster relief in times of crisis From Mexico to South Africa, we’re seeing how smart G2P systems can drive real impact—for people, small businesses, and entire economies. #DigitalDisbursements #G2P #FinancialInclusion #GovTech #SmartPayments Anand Menon Greg Marifian Neha Gandhi Deann Donohue

Earlier this summer, Victoria Din, our SVP of U.S. Public Sector, joined public transport leaders at Transport Ticketing Events North America for the keynote panel: “Fast Forward to 2035: Where Will Ticketing Innovation Take Us?” The discussion explored how the next decade will reshape the way we move through cities — from EMV migration and digital wallets to AI, cybersecurity, and central bank digital currencies. Victoria shared Mastercard’s perspective on identifying key obstacles to technology adoption in the ticketing and payments space — and how fostering a culture of innovation can help overcome them. Thank you to panel moderator Crissy Ditmore, co-panelists Nicolas Krohne and Michael Kohlman, and Clarion Events for the opportunity to contribute to this important dialogue. 🚍💳 #TransportTicketing #TicketingInnovation #UrbanMobility #DigitalPayments #PublicTransport

The way in which people get from A ➡️ B in cities is at a pivotal moment. By 2050, nearly 70% of the global population will live in cities — placing new demands on how we move through them.   To keep pace, transit systems must be easy to use. Closed-loop systems — which rely on proprietary cards, apps, or accounts — often introduce friction. That’s where open-loop payments come in.   In our latest Mastercard white paper, Open-Loop Mobility Systems: Driving the Future of Urban Transportation, we explore how open-loop solutions are transforming the full spectrum of urban mobility — from public transit to micromobility and EV charging.   The piece examines real-world case studies from London, the Netherlands, and Stockholm, along with lessons learned and key implementation insights. #UrbanMobility #TransitInnovation #OpenLoopPayments #PublicTransport #WhitePaper Chapin Flynn, Nishant Gupta, Andy Taylor, Friedo van Gelder, Elizabeth Weiland, Santiago Reynoso, Chian-Leng T.

Last month, we were proud to sponsor the ETGovernment PSU Summit, where we explored how emerging technologies like AI and cybersecurity can strengthen trust, resilience, and innovation in governance. Our Mastercard team shared how solutions like Recorded Future, RiskRecon by Mastercard, and Digital ID Theft Protection are helping PSUs advance: 🔒 Proactive cyber resilience 🤝 Public-private collaboration 🛡️ Secure, citizen-centric digital infrastructure We appreciated the meaningful conversations and look forward to continuing to support PSUs in building a future-ready Bharat. 🇮🇳 #ETPSUSummit2025 #DigitalGovernance #PublicSectorInnovation #Cybersecurity #AI Gautam Aggarwal, Vikas Varma, Joy Sekhri, Ashish K. Varun, Gaurav Gupta, Sanket Dantara, Shubhang Srivastava, Vasudev Grover, Shitiz Puchnanda, Varun Sakhuja

What does seamless travel for everyone look like? It’s transit that adapts to people — not the other way around. ❤️🧡 🔦 We've partnered with BBC StoryWorks to spotlight the human side of mobility: how smarter, connected systems can make daily journeys easier, more inclusive, and more empowering. This is what mobility looks like when it’s built around people. Full story below. ⬇️ #FutureMobility #SmartCities #Innovation #Technology #Transport #DigitalTransformation

How can governments modernize collections to match the speed and simplicity citizens expect? In our latest article, Deann Donohue, Vice President of Specialized Segments for Mastercard’s Public Sector Center of Excellence, shares how we’re helping reimagine government revenue collection in the digital age. #GovTech #DigitalGovernment #PublicSectorInnovation #GovernmentCollections