Mastercard and Russia’s Mir Card on the verge of historic agreement
Using one’s credit card abroad is on the verge of getting easier for Russians. The National Payment Card System of Russia, responsible for regulating Russia’s popular Mir Card, is in talks with Mastercard to reach a bilateral agreement whereby Mir cards would be accepted throughout the world at all Mastercard terminals.
If the two sides reach a final agreement, Russia is ready to produce over 40 million cards bearing both the Mir and Mastercard brands.
