Mastercard joins forces with Greater Amman Municipality and Network International

Mastercard joins forces with Greater Amman Municipality and Network International

- The collaboration will enable seamless and cashless ticketing for Amman’s public transport users

Amman, Jordan — Mastercard, a technology leader in the global payments industry, has partnered with the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and Network International - Jordan to roll out the first transit payment ecosystem in Jordan, in its capital city Amman. The new ecosystem, powered by Mastercard’s Payment Gateway Services (MPGS), will enable seamless digital payments across the municipality-operated public transport network.

The move is part of Mastercard’s strategic goal to work as a trusted partner of government and private sector entities to accelerate digital payment’s uptake and usage across key sectors, such as transit and education.

H.E Dr. Yousef Al-Shawarbeh, Mayor of Amman, Chairman of Amman Vision Transport (AVT) – a master developer fully owned by GAM, said, “At AVT, we proactively work to create opportunities for international companies to become part of Jordan’s growth story. The new partnership will address one of our main priorities – scaling up and improving the capital’s public transport network. The implementation of a state-of-the-art ticketing system will go a long way in enhancing travelers’ experience and boosting customer satisfaction.

Adam Jones, Country General Manager, MENA Central, Mastercard, said, “Mastercard has been an architect