Mastercard Academy, one of the leading providers of world-class training solutions in the payments space, has unveiled a free online financial literacy course, ‘Master Your Card: Finance Demystified’. The course, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, seeks to provide consumers with the financial knowledge necessary to manage sophisticated personal finance tools and improve their overall financial well-being.
Mastercard’s financial literacy programme removes geographical barriers to financial education. It promotes greater access to financial services in line with the company’s goal of connecting one billion individuals worldwide to the digital economy by 2025. The course features interactive lessons, quizzes and real-world examples across four key areas: electronic payments, budgeting, credit scores and financial security. The new initiative, available worldwide, highlights the importance of education in promoting Mastercard’s purpose of powering economies and empowering people worldwide.
Speaking about the latest development, Driss Belemlih, Executive Vice President of Customer Delivery, EEMEA at Mastercard, said:
At Mastercard, we are dedicated to democratizing financial literacy and ensuring everyone has access to the tools they need to achieve their financial goals. Our new free online course removes the confusing jargon and cracks the code on everyday finances. This way, it equips individuals, particularly those in underserved communities and young adults, with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently manage their personal finances, achieve their financial goals and avoid common financial pitfalls.
In addition, Mastercard’s customers can leverage the free access to the course to reach the unbanked, youth and gig worker segments in their regions, helping integrate them into the digital economy and establish brand affinity early on.
Mastercard Academy aims to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere, by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, its innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, the platform offers access to on-demand and instructor-led training from over 200 experts across Mastercard’s global network. Its comprehensive online learning portal equips the company’s customers, partners, and the public with the professional insights, skills, and knowledge they need to succeed in the world of payments.
