Mastercard Data & Services

Mastercard Data & Services

Mastercard Data & Services is the analytics, consulting, and managed services division of Mastercard, one of the world’s leading payment companies. The platform helps financial institutions, corporations, retailers, fintechs, and governments turn payment and transaction data into actionable insights. Its solutions include advanced analytics, strategic consulting, innovation labs, and managed program delivery, making it a trusted full-service intelligence partner. Serving over 3,900 clients in more than 120 countries, Mastercard Data & Services empowers organizations to optimize business performance, enhance customer experience, mitigate risks, and drive growth through data-driven decision-making.

MASTERCARD DATA & SERVICES

  • Mastercard Data & Services is the professional services and solutions division of Mastercard, transforming raw transaction data into actionable business intelligence. 

  • The platform specializes in providing data-driven solutions that help businesses leverage insights to drive growth, improve customer experiences, and optimize operations. 

  • Offering real-time, anonymized, and aggregated transaction data, along with powerful software platforms and deep industry expertise, Mastercard Data & Services empowers clients to uncover insights, recommend targeted actions, enhance performance, and execute campaigns at scale. 

  • Led by experts in data science, economics, and technology, the division supports smarter decisions and superior business outcomes.


KEY SOLUTIONS & CAPABILITIES

  • Consulting Services (Mastercard Advisors) 

Provides strategic advisory across verticals, including payments strategy, digital transformation, loyalty programs, risk management, crypto, open banking, and ESG initiatives.

  • Analytics & Insights Platforms 

Delivers advanced data tools such as SpendingPulse™ for real-time retail and spending trends, Portfolio Intelligence, Business Intelligence Dashboards, and the Test & Learn® experimentation platform.

  • Innovation & Digital Labs 

Combines AI, design thinking, and rapid prototyping to drive innovation from concept to product launch across fintech, retail, hospitality, and other sectors.

  • Managed Service Offerings 

Provides end-to-end program execution in areas like fraud resolution (via Ethoca), loyalty operations (via SessionM), and marketing campaign management, offering operational excellence with deep domain expertise.

  • Business Intelligence (BI) Platform 

The Mastercard Intelligence Center offers dashboards, analytics tools, and data alerts to enable executives, managers, and analysts to make informed decisions on portfolios, customer segmentation, and performance.

  • Data Strategy & Governance 

Assists organizations in building modern data infrastructure, including architecture, governance, and strategic roadmaps, to unlock value from internal and external data sources responsibly and efficiently.