Mastercard SpendingPulse™ is a macroeconomic indicator of retail sales measuring in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment for a variety of industry sectors. Mastercard SpendingPulse solutions answer key business questions by using anonymized aggregate sales activity in the Mastercard payments network, coupled with survey-based estimates for other payment types, such as cash and check. Key use-cases surround forecasting, performance benchmarking, executive briefings, corporate strategy & real estate, and marketing & promotions, and more.
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient drives our culture and everything we do. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are unlocking priceless possibilities for all.