MasterCard is a technology company and payments industry leader. The rise of electronic payments has fuelled economic growth while delivering value to customers. From the earliest days of credit cards to the contactless and wireless payment options of today, MasterCard has led the industry for more than 40 years. MasterCard has been a driving force at the heart of commerce, making the global economy safer, more efficient, more inclusive and more transparent for all. MasterCard’s innovative products and solutions are designed to make life easier, and consumers, merchants, business partners and governments around the world are reaping the benefits. MasterCard are continually innovating and growing their range of products and solutions they bring to market. As a key player within the payments industry, they are leveraging their technology and expertise to benefit the customers that they serve. STS works closely with MasterCard on the latest payments innovations. STS solutions adhere to, and are certified against the latest EMV, contactless, mobile payments and PCI standards. With 85 per cent of the world’s transactions still made with cash and cheques, there is plenty of room for MasterCard to grow and for billions of people to benefit from their innovations as they pursue a world beyond cash.