&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Maestro_2016.svg) Maestro logo used since July 14 2016. | |
| Product type | Debit card |
|---|---|
| Owner | Mastercard Inc. |
| Country | United States |
| Introduced | 1991 |
| Discontinued | July 1, 2023 (Europe only) |
| Related brands | Debit Mastercard |
| Markets | Worldwide |
| Website | www |
Mastercard Maestro is a brand of debit cards and prepaid cards owned by Mastercard that was introduced in 1991.[1] Maestro is accepted at around fifteen million point of sale outlets in 93 countries.[2]
On July 1, 2023, Mastercard began phasing out Maestro across Europe. European banks and other card issuers are now required to replace expired or lost Maestro cards with a different card.[3]
- ^ "Mastercard Brand History". Mastercard.
- ^ "Redirect". www.maestrocard.com. Archived from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
- ^ "Mastercard Blog: Why this Maestro is retiring after 30 years". www.mastercard.com. Retrieved 19 October 2021.