MasterCard, Citizens Financial announces exclusive payments partnership

Mastercard (MA) and Citizens (CFG) announced an expanded partnership, making Mastercard the exclusive payments network across Citizens’ credit, debit and commercial portfolios, as well as services provider in the U.S. With shared values and vision, Citizens and Mastercard are united in the goal to provide access, inclusion and innovation to the communities they serve. "Mastercard is thrilled to enhance our partnership with Citizens to become their exclusive payments provider across all product portfolios," said Linda Kirkpatrick, president, North America at Mastercard. "We are proud to work with a brand that champions financial empowerment, and we look forward to bringing new products, services and capabilities to complement the strong value proposition Citizens provides to consumers and businesses."