Credit cards began as simple pieces of cardboard. The first "modern" credit card was used by Frank McNamara in 1950 after he forgot his wallet one too many times. Instead, he started using the Diners ...

In a groundbreaking move, Mastercard plans to eliminate visible numbers from its credit and debit cards by 2030. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance security and reduce fraud in ...

Crypto is still loaded with uncertainty, but Mastercard is betting that it can assuage buyers' minds. The credit card giant has introduced a Crypto Secure service meant to boost trust in crypto ...

Payment passkeys speed up transactions using biometrics, enhancing security and convenience for consumers and businesses Enter payment passkeys. They use device-based biometric authentication methods ...

Using a biometric scanner on your credit card makes your transactions more secure, but it might not solve any real issues. Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a ...