Learn more about Mastercard or Visa

If you’re getting a credit card and wondering which one to choose – a Mastercard or Visa? Or are you wondering if one has a better advantage than the other? Well, this article is the right one for you.

What are a Mastercard and a Visa card?

A common misconception about Mastercard and Visa card is that they issue credit cards. They do not. These companies take charge of processing the transactions when you use your credit card.They are like the middlemen between you, the retailer, and the bank.

Visa and Mastercard offer perks and benefits. However, these companies do not handle interest rates, annual fees, rewards, and other features. It’s the card issuer that decides on the interest rates, rewards, and other benefits.

What is the difference between Mastercard and Visa?

Overall, the main difference between Visa card and Mastercard will depend on the benefits and rates offered by the issuing bank.

So basically for the everyday user, there is not much of a difference.

What do Mastercard and Visa have in common?

Globally accepted. A huge number of merchants in 200 countries accept both credit card brands. Here in the Philippines, you can use either Mastercard or Visa in most of the establishments that accept these cards.

Contactless payments. Both are contactless-enabled, a feature that allows its users to pay conveniently and safely.

Online shopping protection. Both credit card brands have their respective security scheme that protects its users from fraud.

Global customer assistance services. Customers can avail of its 24/7 worldwide service that can assist them with any credit card concerns, especially lost or stolen cards.

Where can you use them?

Whether it’s a Mastercard or a Visa, both can be used to pay for your purchases in any establishments in the Philippines that accepts credit card. If you want to use your card abroad, most countries accept Mastercard and Visa.

Final Thoughts

So if you need to make a choice, it is best not to focus on the difference between Mastercard and Visa, as they are very similar. The best thing to do is to find the right card for your purpose and lifestyle –take a look at fees and benefits, and compare the advantages to see which credit card saves you money or offers the type of reward that you like.