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Segment Reporting
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting Segment Reporting
Mastercard has concluded it has one reportable operating segment, “Payment Solutions.” The following represents the selected financial information of the Payment Solutions segment:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2026202520262025
(in millions)
Net revenue
$9,277 $8,133 $17,675 $15,383 
Less:
Personnel
1,947 1,852 3,984 3,540 
Professional fees
128 107 252 220 
Data processing and telecommunications
369 314 718 606 
Foreign exchange activity
59 41 117 42 
Advertising and marketing
217 213 370 365 
Depreciation and amortization
309 281 608 556 
Provision for litigation
82 96 82 247 
Investment income
(88)(70)(169)(158)
(Gains) losses on equity investments, net
2 (4)68 25 
Interest expense
218 195 403 377 
Other (income) expense, net
(31)(16)(106)(21)
Income tax expense
1,098 971 2,028 1,722 
Other segment items 1
579 452 1,050 881 
Consolidated net income
$4,388 $3,701 $8,270 $6,981 
1Includes fulfillment costs, occupancy costs, travel and meeting expenses and other overhead expenses.