MOSCOW, July 20. /TASS/. International payment system Mastercard is considering closing its Maestro debit card brand worldwide, Kommersant reported citing sources among market participants.

Visa Inc. V and Mastercard Incorporated MA dominate the payments industry, benefiting from the ongoing global shift toward digital transactions. While they share similar strengths, each has ...

and payment programs through its brands including Mastercard, Maestro, and Cirrus. It also offers cyber and intelligence solutions. The company was founded in November 1966 and is headquartered in ...

Visa dominates with higher volume and revenue, but Mastercard leads in growth. Investors must choose between Visa's dominance or Mastercard's momentum.