MASTERCARD
 “ The speed at which this company moves is thrilling . We don ' t spend too much time talking ; we act , we deliver , and then look for ways to improve ”
 SCOTT ABRAHAMS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT , BUSINESS
 DEVELOPMENT & FINTECH , UK & IRELAND , MASTERCARD
 the core of our strategy for the last few years , but it became our number one priority .” The pandemic has noticeably accelerated the gradual relegation of cash in favour of cards . Therefore , Mastercard ’ s mission has been to make the increasingly online customer journey as safe and secure as possible .
 Providing the foundations of a vibrant fintech scene that ’ s helping to achieve this goal is Mastercard Accelerate . Designed to make it easier than ever before for startups to work with Mastercard at every major developmental stage , from market entry to ongoing innovation , the initiative helps fintechs focus on their own goals using specially designed tools :
 1966 Year Founded
 20,000 Number of Employees
 US $ 15.3bn ( 2020 ) Revenue
 • Scalable growth with access to Mastercard ’ s tech , partnerships , and expertise 
 ( Start Path )
 • Greater flexibility through 
 Mastercard Engage , a free global programme for connecting fintechs with thousands of customers