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Segment Reporting
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 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 September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2026202520262025
(in millions)
Net revenue
$9,807 $8,602 $27,482 $23,985 
Less:
Personnel
2,028 1,893 6,012 5,433 
Professional fees
162 128 414 348 
Data processing and telecommunications
386 324 1,104 930 
Foreign exchange activity
42 26 159 68 
Advertising and marketing
252 245 622 610 
Depreciation and amortization
326 290 934 846 
Provision for litigation
74 83 156 330 
Investment income
(88)(81)(257)(239)
(Gains) losses on equity investments, net
5 (41)73 (16)
Interest expense
250 186 653 563 
Other (income) expense, net
(46)(2)(152)(23)
Income tax expense
1,113 1,072 3,141 2,794 
Other segment items 1
675 552 1,725 1,433 
Consolidated net income
$4,628 $3,927 $12,898 $10,908 
1Includes fulfillment costs, occupancy costs, travel and meeting expenses and other overhead expenses.