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Mastercard Incorporated operates a global payments network that connects financial institutions, merchants and consumers to enable electronic transactions for credit, debit, prepaid and commercial cards. Its core business model is that of a network orchestrator, earning fees by processing authorizations, clearing and settlement while also offering value‑added services such as fraud detection, data analytics, loyalty program support and open‑banking APIs. The company belongs to the financial services and fintech sector and is one of the two dominant global card‑payment processors, competing primarily with Visa and holding a leading market share in both consumer and commercial payment volumes. In recent years Mastercard has expanded beyond traditional card‑based payments into real‑time transfers, digital‑wallet integration and enterprise‑focused technology solutions, positioning itself as a broad fintech platform.