Visa and Mastercard are two of the largest credit card networks, powering over 85% of credit card transactions nationwide. Chances are, you already carry one in your wallet. But what sets them apart?

Of the four major credit card brands, the two most common and most widely accepted by retailers are Visa and MasterCard. While there can be major differences between cards bearing their respective ...

Dori Zinn loves helping people learn and understand money. She's been covering personal finance for a decade and her writing has appeared in Wirecutter, Credit Karma, Huffington Post and more. Holly ...

Mastercard's upcoming Q3 results are crucial for validating its premium over Visa and assessing my three-pillar growth thesis. Key differences: Visa is larger, more U.S.-focused, and more profitable, ...

Because Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted, you should pick the card with the best perks and benefits based on your spending habits. Each card issuer can decide which perks to offer, so read the ...