Mastercard network statistics and PCI compliance

Mastercard, previously known as “Interbank” from the period of 1966 – 1969 and “Master Charge” from 1969-1979, was created by an alliance of multiple regional bankcard associations in response to the BankAmericard issuance by Bank of America, that later became the VISA credit card as issued by Visa Inc.

“Mastercard Incorporated” is an American multinational financial services corp headquartered in the Mastercard International Global Headquarters located in Purchase, New York, USA. Founded in 1966 as as Interbank Card Association and as Mastercard in 1979.

Identification markers:

• FIGI BBG000BCR153
• Share Class FIGI BBG001S5P034
• Composite FIGI BBG000BCQZS4
• FIGI ID EQ0010006100001000
• AKA Interbank Card Association
• Market Cap $247.1B
• Founded 1966
• Employees 15,000+/-
• Sales $15B
• Headquarters Foster City, California
• Stock Symbol NYSE:MA/li>

Mastercard requires all its service providers to be tested for a PCI compliance based on level, validation requirements and supply an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) or Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) as necessary.
When compliance has been achieved, submit a signed Attestation of Compliance (AOC); or for those SAQ eligible, please submit the SAQ D AOC and latest passing scan to Mastercard.
If no compliance is established and thoroughly, the PCI DSS Action Plan for Service Providers or if applicable, the PCI 3DS Core Action Plan for Service Providers should be completed and submitted for a review to the Mastercard.

Brands:
Cirrus, Maestro, Mondex, Mastercard, Masterpass

As of 2017: