What's the difference between visa credit card and MasterCard MasterCard credit card

The differences between Visa credit card and Mastercard MasterCard credit card are as follows:

1. Credit card numbers issued by different card issuing organizations are different. Credit cards starting with 4 are issued by Visa, and credit cards starting with 5 are issued by MasterCard.

2. The popularization scope is different. Visa accepts more merchants in Asia and Australia, while MasterCard's main customers are in Europe and North America.

3. There is little difference in fees. The fees for loss reporting and card replacement of the two institutions are also different. MasterCard's fees are slightly lower than visa's, but there is little difference.

Extended information

1. VISA

is also translated as Visa, a credit card brand, which is operated and managed by Visa International in San Francisco, California, USA. VISA card was issued in 1976, and its predecessor was Bank Americard issued by Bank of America.

in June 217, the "217 BrandZ Top 1 Most Valuable Brands in the World" announced that Visa ranked seventh with a brand value of $11.999 billion. On May 29, 218, "BrandZ Top 1 Most Valuable Brands in the World in 218" was released, and VISA ranked seventh.

2. mastercard international

is the second largest international credit card organization in the world (number one: VISA International Organization). In 1966, some banks in California established the Bank Card Association, and in 197, the name and logo of Master Charge were used, which unified the name and design of credit cards issued by member banks. In 1978, it was renamed the current MasterCard again.

References: Baidu Encyclopedia: VISA, Baidu Encyclopedia: MasterCard International.