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SoFi Launches Enterprise Banking Program With Crypto-Native Infrastructure
SoFi launched SoFi Big Business Banking, an enterprise commercial banking program integrating fiat accounts, crypto rails, and its tokenized deposit SoFiUSD for 24/7 real-time money movement. The product uses a 'stablecoin sandwich' approach to enable instant settlements while keeping deposits on SoFi's balance sheet. Initial clients include Cumberland, Bullish, BitGo, B2C2, Fireblocks, Wintermute, Galaxy, Jupiter, Mesh Payments, and Mastercard.
Mastercard and Scale Partner to Simplify Card Issuance for Fintechs Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Mastercard and Scale announced a collaboration on March 31, 2026, to simplify card issuance enablement for fintechs and non-financial institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership covers Senegal, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, offering a unified integration model that acts as a sponsor bank program. It reduces the complexity of launching virtual and physical card programs by streamlining onboarding, processing, compliance, and access to Mastercard's global payment network.
Mastercard Launches BIN Sponsor Plus Program in the UK
Mastercard launched its BIN Sponsor Plus program in the UK, accrediting four founding sponsor banks—Transact Pay, PSI Pay, IDT Financial Services, and Edenred Payment Solutions. The program provides enhanced standards, training, and ecosystem access to support fintech card programs. It accelerates market entry for fintechs that lack full issuer licensing.
Wing Bank Launches Numberless One Card with Mastercard and Compass Plus
Wing Bank launched a numberless 'One Card' in Cambodia using Compass Plus Technologies' TranzAxis solution and Mastercard's network. The card provides both debit and credit access on a single card. This embedded card product targets the Cambodian market with a modern, security-focused design.
Stripe Receives Georgia Limited-Purpose Bank Charter Approval
Stripe received approval from the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance for a Merchant Acquirer Limited-Purpose Bank (MALPB) charter. This enables Stripe to process Visa and Mastercard transactions directly without a sponsor bank. It is only the third such charter granted, following Fiserv and Shift4.
Inswitch and Mastercard Partner on Embedded Payments and Issuing Programs
Inswitch and Mastercard announced a partnership on May 14, 2025, to launch embedded payments and card issuing programs across multiple industries. The collaboration leverages Inswitch's fintech technology platform with Mastercard's network to enable non-financial companies to offer payment services. The partnership aims to expand embedded finance adoption across diverse verticals.
Stripe Applies for Georgia MALPB Charter to Bypass Sponsor Banks
Stripe's application for a Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB) charter was accepted by Georgia's banking regulator in early 2025. The charter would allow Stripe to access Visa and Mastercard networks directly without a sponsor bank. No approval had been granted by April 2025, and the application remains pending.
Mastercard Unveils End-to-End Stablecoin Transaction Capabilities
Mastercard introduced end-to-end capabilities to power stablecoin transactions from wallets to merchant checkouts. The launch enables seamless integration of stablecoins into existing payment infrastructure. This positions Mastercard as a bridge between traditional card networks and digital asset payments.
Mastercard Launches Embedded Virtual Card Program for Commercial Payments
Mastercard introduced an Embedded Virtual Card Number (VCN) program to accelerate virtual card adoption in commercial payments, effective April 1, 2025. Banks and platforms such as ERP systems, expense tools, and working capital providers can integrate VCN technology without direct contracts. The program aims to deliver consumer-like payment experiences in corporate workflows with faster onboarding.
Mastercard Announces Lighthouse FINITIV Fall 2024 Accelerator Winners
Mastercard announced the winners of its Lighthouse FINITIV Fall 2024 accelerator program targeting Nordic and Baltic fintechs. The three-month program fosters partnerships with banks like SEB and Swedbank and tech partners like AWS. The program focuses on payments and banking innovation without taking equity from participants.
Mastercard Launches Cross-Border Payment Innovation for Banks
Mastercard announced an industry-first cross-border payments innovation enabling banks to offer enhanced international transfer capabilities. While primarily focused on bank-to-bank transfers rather than accounts or cards, the product supports embedded payment use cases. The launch strengthens Mastercard's infrastructure for banks seeking to embed cross-border payment features.
Mastercard Partners with Scale to Accelerate BIN Sponsorships in Africa and Middle East
Mastercard collaborated with fintech startup Scale, an issuer orchestration partner, to help fintechs, banks, telcos, and other organizations secure BIN sponsorships and streamline payment program launches across Africa and the Middle East. The partnership targets a core BaaS element — bank identification number provisioning — to lower barriers for digital payment solutions in emerging markets.
PLS Launches Xpectations! Plus Debit Card Powered by Green Dot
PLS launched the Xpectations! Plus Debit Mastercard, a demand deposit account product powered by Green Dot's embedded finance platform. The card provides over 5 million PLS customers with embedded banking accounts, debit cards, and payment services. Features include early direct deposit, overdraft protection, and free ATM access across 200+ PLS locations.
Mastercard Launches Deposit Switch and Bill Pay Switch for Digital Accounts
Mastercard announced Deposit Switch and Bill Pay Switch, integrated with Open Banking and Atomic, to streamline direct deposit and bill payment updates for digital accounts. The tools simplify account switching for consumers and are expected to be available in 2024. The launch strengthens Mastercard's embedded finance capabilities for banks and fintechs.
Mastercard Launches "Mastercard For Fintechs" Program in Western Europe
Mastercard launched its "Mastercard For Fintechs" program on June 5, 2024, targeting early-stage fintechs in Western Europe across payments, embedded finance, Web3, and banking/SME verticals. The program offers education, networking, competitions, and a €50,000 marketing prize plus fast-track access to Mastercard Start Path. It aims to support fintechs in Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal amid challenging fundraising conditions.
Leap Financial and Mastercard Launch White-Label Embedded Remittance Solution for Latin America
Leap Financial and Mastercard launched a white-label embedded remittance solution enabling banks, fintechs, retailers, and telcos in Latin America to integrate a 'request remittance' button into their platforms. Powered by AI agent LOLA on WhatsApp, the solution targets the $155 billion U.S.-to-Latin America remittance market with instant disbursements and revenue-sharing models.
Mastercard and Boost Capital Partner to Support 10,000 Small Businesses in Philippines
Mastercard partnered with Boost Capital to deploy a white-label tech platform targeting over 10,000 small businesses in the Philippines. The platform enables digital onboarding via chat apps like WhatsApp and Messenger, with AI verification and financial literacy tools. The partnership focuses on women-led enterprises and provides 24/7 access to loans, credit, savings, and merchant services.
Mastercard Partners with VoPay for Canadian Payout Solution
Mastercard entered a strategic partnership with Canadian fintech VoPay to launch a joint payout solution empowering Canadians to move money quickly and securely via Mastercard Move. The partnership combines Mastercard's global payments network with VoPay's fintech capabilities. The solution targets faster, more secure money movement in the Canadian market.
Mastercard Partners with SAVA Backed by Access Bank to Serve African SMEs
Mastercard partnered with South African fintech SAVA to deliver expense management tools for small businesses across Africa. Access Bank serves as SAVA's sponsor bank in South Africa, providing the regulatory banking infrastructure. The partnership leverages SAVA's Payment Transaction System and targets SMEs in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt.
Mastercard Highlights Fintech Co-Creation Strategy Serving 80% of Top Digital Players
Mastercard announced its deepened co-creation strategy with fintechs, revealing it serves 80% of top digital payment and neobank players. The initiative emphasizes embedded payment partnerships amid the broader fintech funding slowdown.