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Mastercard Payment Outage Hits Australian Customers

Mastercard experienced a significant payment outage affecting Australian customers on Saturday, with Commonwealth Bank reporting a global issue. Thousands of shoppers faced problems with card transactions and digital payments.

By Aisyah Razak · 15 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Mastercard's Strong Quarter Signals Resilient Consumer Spending Despite Global Tensions

Mastercard reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed Wall Street expectations, with transaction volumes climbing 8% to $2.9 trillion. Strong consumer spending, particularly among affluent households, offset concerns about geopolitical disruptions.

By Aisyah Razak · 30 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Mastercard Payment Outage Hits Australian Customers

Mastercard's Strong Quarter Signals Resilient Consumer Spending Despite Global Tensions

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