Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has received in-principle approval from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) to begin formal preparations to set up a domestic bankcard clearing institution in China.
The application was submitted by Mastercard NUCC Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd, a joint venture of Mastercard and NetsUnion Clearing Corporation (NUCC).
Within one year, the company will be able to apply to the People’s Bank of China for formal approval to begin domestic bankcard clearing activity.
Commenting on the announcement, Ajay Banga, president and CEO, Mastercard, said: “We are delighted and encouraged by this latest decision from the PBOC. China is a vital market for us and we have reiterated our unwavering commitment to helping drive a safer, more inclusive and seamless payments ecosystem for Chinese consumers and businesses. We remain focused on working with the Chinese government and local partners to grow the overall payments infrastructure.”
FinSMEs
17/02/2020