As Mastercard evolves, so must our brand

The ability to thrive in a digital age is key to this change

A world where competitors and disruptors are rapidly innovating digital products and services, demands that we be more flexible, relevant, and dynamic as a brand.

intro to design thinking

It all starts with getting to know our new brand design foundation

Our aim is to create a memorable and distinctive expression of the brand through a common design foundation that brings clarity, simplicity and sophistication to all manner of communications and experiences.

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Mastercard over the years

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The shock of the familiar

In 1968, two years after its founding fifty years ago, Interbank introduced Master Charge. The name — not yet a single word — first appeared superimposed on two overlapping circles, one yellow and one red.

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