PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Shoppers want to save time and avoid checkout hassles as they shop
online for everything from designer shoes to desk chairs to diamonds.
Today MasterCard announced that several major merchants have committed
to enable MasterPass
to provide seamless, safe and secure online shopping experiences for
their customers.
Accepted in 16
countries (click here
for a list of featured merchants), MasterPass will soon also be
available on Blue Nile, Broadway.com, Chegg, Fareportal|CheapO Air,
Market America|SHOP.COM, Neiman Marcus, Office Depot and Rue La La, as
well as on the American Red Cross site for donations.
“Customer service is at the heart of every decision we make at Neiman
Marcus. MasterPass will allow our customers the ability to complete
purchases quickly, both online and via any mobile device they choose,”
said John Koryl, President, Neiman Marcus Stores and Online.
MasterPass enables consumers to pay with any enrolled payment card,
anywhere online or in app, using any device and eliminates the
time-consuming need to enter detailed payment and shipping information
with every purchase.
“Consumers like shopping but paying for things online can be
challenging,” said Michael Cyr, Group Executive, North America Market
Development, MasterCard. “MasterPass helps turn every online payment
experience into an express checkout lane.”
U.S. consumers can set up a MasterPass account by visiting our website here
and by signing up with a participating bank such as Citi. Citi offers
their credit cardmembers access to MasterPass via the Citi
Wallet.
About MasterCard
MasterCard (NYSE:MA), www.mastercard.com, is
a technology company in the global payments industry. We operate the
world’s fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers,
financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more
than 210 countries and territories. MasterCard’s products and solutions
make everyday commerce activities – such as shopping, traveling, running
a business and managing finances – easier, more secure and more
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Source: MasterCard Incorporated