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Wire · operational-macro

Starting in 2027, Mastercard will enable card payments even during power outages

9 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

9 October 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

Europe

◆ Source

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◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Starting in 2027, Mastercard will enable card payments up to 200 euros during network outages in Europe and Switzerland by verifying payments directly between the card and terminal. Newly issued Mastercard cards and payment terminals from 2027 will support this feature to ensure uninterrupted cashless transactions during power outages.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face fewer payment disruptions as Mastercards will work offline during network outages up to small limits. Update your terminals and card offerings now to stay competitive where cashless resilience matters.

◆ Coverage

4 sources · 9 Oct 2026

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Fintechmastercardnetwork-outagespayment-resiliencecard-paymentseurope