Is MasterCard losing ground to VISA?
Sep 30, 2014, 3:44 pm
#31
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i.e.: They offer a "VISA and MC" package, while AMEX and Discover are extra features.
Larger retailers like Sam's Club or Costco can leverage their own exclusive deals directly with MC or AMEX.
Sep 30, 2014, 6:57 pm
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I wonder if there's ever going to be a US bank that issues UnionPay debit cards. There's not really a need for it though due to Discover working on UP's network and vice versa, but it's interesting to consider.
Oct 1, 2014, 11:11 am
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JCB in the US doesn't necessarily partner with a bank though. It operates more like the old AMEX that it acts as its own issuer and network with co-branded partnerships like Mitsuwa and Marukai supermarkets.
They could go that route. I'm sure Union Pay can go a similar route like JCB where they become their own issuer and network in the US, in a limited area and partner with 99 Ranch Market or so.
