This Week In Digital Payment - Euronet Wins Mastercard Award for Agile Credit Innovation

Euronet Worldwide has been recognized with Mastercard's Excellence in Agility award for its innovative approach to credit issuance. This accolade highlights the impact of Euronet's acquisition of CoreCard, which facilitated swift deployment of Mastercard credit programs, significantly enhancing the company's issuing capabilities. The award was granted for Euronet's rapid commercial credit program development, including features like advanced loyalty models and digital wallet provisioning, demonstrating notable agility in the digital payment space. This recognition underscores Euronet's ability to modernize credit portfolios rapidly while maintaining the rigorous standards expected within the financial sector.

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• "Euronet Wins Mastercard Excellence in Agility Award for Rapid, Bank-Grade Credit Issuance" from Euronet Worldwide, Inc. on GlobeNewswire (published 18 December 2025)

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