| 1987 |
Pioneer to obtain license to issue on MasterCard from MasterCard International Inc. |
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| 1990 |
Became one of the largest issuers of MasterCard in Malaysia
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| 1991 |
Ventured into the Discount Card business with a Countdown PLC license. Currently MBF Cards has 7% of its global market share Largest MasterCard issuer in Malaysia and South East Asia with a large merchant base. |
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| 1992 |
Expanded its operations to include debit cards by introducing its own proprietary card called the Vision Card for the domestic market. |
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| 1993 |
First in Asia to participate in the MasterCard International Incs Maestro International Debit Card Programme |
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| 2001 |
Granted a direct license by Visa International Service Association to acquire and issue Visa brand credit cards |
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| 2004 |
Selected by Visa International to launch the world's first 'contactless' Visa Wave Card in a pilot programme |
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| 2005 |
Awarded 2 Gold Awards in the 2005 MasterCard Asia/Pacific Marketing Leadership Award in Best Overall Marketing Programme and Best LadyCard Programme |
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| 2006 |
Awarded bronze award for 2006 D'ucoty Awards for MBF Mastercard ® 2006 FIFA World Cup T OneSmart T PayPass Card.
MBF Cards adds one more offering to its stable of cards, further cementing the homegrown brand's reputation as a card specialist with the launch of the MBF Cards Visa Platinum card. |
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| 2007 |
MBF Cards inks agreement with JCB International Co Ltd (JCB), one of the major payment brands and the largest card issuer and acquirer in Japan. This strategic relationship will lead to increased card acceptance for both companies. MBF Cards enables McDonald's in Jalan Sulaman, Sabah to be the first fast food outlet in Malaysia to offer contactless Visa Wave as a payment mode. |
