Mastercard strengthens Digital First program in Asia Pacific to meet

Mastercard is strengthening its global Digital First program across Asia Pacific with a range of innovative partners to deliver even more seamless and secure digital payment options than consumers expect as they shop and bank online more than ever before. Mastercard’s Digital First program maximizes the safety, security and convenience of e-commerce, online banking and contactless transactions by providing the guidelines for payment processors, fintechs, issuing banks and other partners to create end-to-end digital payment options at scale. It gives consumers the choice of making payments with digital cards or directly from bank accounts by using smartphones, smartwatches or any other digital device. Together with these partners, Mastercard’s Digital First program focuses on:Online application: Enables people to apply online and receive card information almost immediately upon issuer approval. Safety and security: The Digital First program provides the highest standards of security to ensure consumers continue to be protected for all online and offline transactions.