Rugby: Mastercard (payment solutions) to be the 6^th and last global partner of the 2019 World Cup

Mastercard, the American payment solutions company, will become a global partner (1^st level) of the Rugby World Cup 2019, announced World Rugby on 07/06/2017. Mastercard will benefit from the status as the official bank card and payment system of the competition, to be held in Japan from 20/09 to 02/11/2019.

Mastercard was already a global partner and official payment card and payment system for the 2011 and 2015 World Cups. For the 2019 edition, "Mastercard will again create priceless experiences for its cardholders and fans, building excitement in advance of an event that will see the sport break new ground in Asia. The payment leader will also be supporting the tournament’s ticketing programme," said World Rugby.

"As part of the agreement, Mastercard will look look to package ‘Priceless’ access and experiences such as man of the match, helping fans to get closer to the tournament and the athletes they love. Mastercard will also provide an exclusive incentive for cardholders to use their Mastercard when purchasing Rugby World Cup 2019 tickets," added WR.

Mastercard is the 6^th and…