As the two largest credit card networks, Visa and Mastercard share many key features, making them nearly interchangeable for most consumers: Global acceptance: Visa cards are accepted in over 200 ...

Visa and American Express are the latest companies to throw their hats in the ring, with the former offering $100 million to Apple to take over payment processing from Mastercard, according to a Wall ...

Even if you’ve never swiped, tapped, or typed in a credit card number, you’re definitely familiar with names like Visa, American Express and Mastercard.

Mastercard stock dropped 3.3%, Visa slid 2.0%, and American Express stock dipped 1.0% in Tuesday premarket trading. Payment sector stocks are also trading in the red before the opening bell.

Visa vs. Mastercard: An Overview. Neither Visa nor Mastercard directly issues its cards. They work with partners to do so, meaning you might open your credit card through your bank or favorite ...