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Mastercard experienced a significant payment disruption across Australia, affecting thousands of customers' card transactions, Apple Pay services, and ATM withdrawals, prompting banks to advise alternative payment methods.
Mastercard has delivered second-quarter results that exceeded analyst projections, with transaction volumes surging on the back of sustained consumer spending. The payment giant's performance offers reassuring signals about economic health across major markets.