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OPTIMIZING ISSUER PORTFOLIOS

The $1Trillion+ GDV opportunity

Rethinking portfolio strategy in a complex payments landscape.

Today’s card issuers operate in a fast-evolving environment shaped by consumer choice and technological complexity. To stay ahead, leading issuers are shifting focus from acquisition alone to full-lifecycle portfolio optimization — unlocking deeper engagement and long-term value.

But what is the flexible, right approach to benchmarked performance — the one that can tap into over $1T in GDV?

This whitepaper introduces Mastercard’s always-on optimization framework, built around the voice of the customer and powered by innovation, AI and advanced business intelligence tools.

What you’ll uncover:

  • A proactive, programmatic and flexible approach to continuous portfolio optimization
  • The latest customer insights aligned with issuer priorities
  • Actionable strategies to convert portfolio data into spend activation and measurable growth
  • Innovation partners and technologies that redefine engagement and drive competitive advantage

Explore how to transform complexity into opportunity — and build a portfolio that thrives in every phase of the cardholder journey. Download the whitepaper today.

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