What’s with Mastercard

[ausfox]

Over the last few years I have had Mastercard accounts providers close down so that now I have none.
Recently in Canada I was unable to use Visa or Amex cards in a number of towns.
Any suggestions on the reduction of facilities for Mastercard around the world as well as any good sign on bonuses here in Aus for a new Mastercard. TIA.

 

[kyle]

I seem to have Visa ones switching over to Mastercard

 

[ols]

Over the last few years I have had Mastercard accounts providers close down so that now I have none.
Recently in Canada I was unable to use Visa or Amex cards in a number of towns.
Any suggestions on the reduction of facilities for Mastercard around the world as well as any good sign on bonuses here in Aus for a new Mastercard. TIA.

I'm confused.
In one sentence you say you have nobody who accepts Mastercard.
In next sentence in Canada they rarely accept Visa or Amex?

 

[markis10]

I'm confused.
In one sentence you say you have nobody who accepts Mastercard.
In next sentence in Canada they rarely accept Visa or Amex?

The points made are:
Mastercard issuers have been in decline, not merchants
Issues with Visa/Amex acceptance in Canada,

Solution : go to China where Union Pay and WeChat/Alipay dominate

 

[n7of9]

Coles and Westpac still offer Mastercard

 

[ols]

Apply for a Mastercard | priceless specials

specials.priceless.com

 

[SYD]

Latitude 28° MC is still available - although unfortunately just imposed a monthly fee. But otherwise still international transaction fee free.

Some similar cards are still MC.