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Mastercard and Entrust Expand Ties to Strengthen Identity Verification
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Key Takeaways
MA expands its partnership with Entrust by integrating Mastercard Identity into Entrust's platform.
The integration uses machine learning to analyze user data and generate real-time fraud risk scores.
Increased adoption of MA's fraud detection solutions supports higher revenues.
Mastercard Incorporated (MA - Free Report) recently solidified ties with a worldwide leader in identity-focused security solutions, Entrust, as a result of which Mastercard Identity insights, driven by Ekata, will be integrated into the Entrust Identity Verification Security Platform. It will provide affordable, risk-based verification by automating processes with real-time fraud scores.
Organizations benefit from smarter and earlier fraud prevention, with machine learning models analyzing key details such as name, phone number, address and email to identify inconsistencies and suspicious behavior. This enables companies to block fraudulent attempts before they advance.
Low-risk customers enjoy faster onboarding, as Entrust adapts verification requirements to each user’s risk profile. During the onboarding process, users provide their basic information, which Entrust securely handles before connecting with Mastercard Identity’s network to produce a fraud risk score. Unlike traditional solutions that rely solely on authoritative records, Mastercard Identity employs a layered approach that combines trusted data sources, historical usage patterns and machine learning to provide deeper insights.
Using these insights, Entrust Identity Verification directs individuals through the most suitable onboarding path. Applicants with low-risk scores move forward with little resistance, while those identified as higher risk are required to complete extra verification steps.
The recent initiative seems to be a time-opportune one since identity fraud is on the rise and fraud tactics have become more sophisticated. Increased usage of Mastercard fraud detection solutions is expected to fetch greater revenues from the increased utilization of its value-added services and solutions suite. Its net revenues improved 17% year over year in the second quarter of 2025.
How are Competitors Faring?
Some of Mastercard’s competitors with enhanced fraud detection tools are American Express Company (AXP - Free Report) and Visa Inc. (V - Free Report) .
American Express offers fraud detection solutions that leverage AI, machine learning, predictive analytics and behavioral analysis to monitor transactions in real time. These tools work with its global detection platforms and merchant partnerships to identify and prevent suspicious or fraudulent activity. Total revenues, net of interest expense, rose 9% year over year in the second quarter of 2025.
Visa uses AI-driven fraud detection tools like Visa Advanced Authorization, which scores transactions in real time, and Visa Risk Manager, enabling issuers to set tailored controls. It also provides Visa Consumer Authentication Service to verify customers securely. Net revenues advanced 14% year over year in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
Shares of Mastercard have gained 20.2% in the past year compared with the industry’s 14.6% growth.
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From a valuation standpoint, MA trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 32.3, above the industry average of 21.74.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mastercard’s 2025 earnings implies a 11.7% rise from the year-ago period. The consensus mark for revenues indicates 15.1% year-over-year growth.
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Mastercard and Entrust Expand Ties to Strengthen Identity Verification
Key Takeaways
Mastercard Incorporated (MA - Free Report) recently solidified ties with a worldwide leader in identity-focused security solutions, Entrust, as a result of which Mastercard Identity insights, driven by Ekata, will be integrated into the Entrust Identity Verification Security Platform. It will provide affordable, risk-based verification by automating processes with real-time fraud scores.
Organizations benefit from smarter and earlier fraud prevention, with machine learning models analyzing key details such as name, phone number, address and email to identify inconsistencies and suspicious behavior. This enables companies to block fraudulent attempts before they advance.
Low-risk customers enjoy faster onboarding, as Entrust adapts verification requirements to each user’s risk profile. During the onboarding process, users provide their basic information, which Entrust securely handles before connecting with Mastercard Identity’s network to produce a fraud risk score. Unlike traditional solutions that rely solely on authoritative records, Mastercard Identity employs a layered approach that combines trusted data sources, historical usage patterns and machine learning to provide deeper insights.
Using these insights, Entrust Identity Verification directs individuals through the most suitable onboarding path. Applicants with low-risk scores move forward with little resistance, while those identified as higher risk are required to complete extra verification steps.
The recent initiative seems to be a time-opportune one since identity fraud is on the rise and fraud tactics have become more sophisticated. Increased usage of Mastercard fraud detection solutions is expected to fetch greater revenues from the increased utilization of its value-added services and solutions suite. Its net revenues improved 17% year over year in the second quarter of 2025.
How are Competitors Faring?
Some of Mastercard’s competitors with enhanced fraud detection tools are American Express Company (AXP - Free Report) and Visa Inc. (V - Free Report) .
American Express offers fraud detection solutions that leverage AI, machine learning, predictive analytics and behavioral analysis to monitor transactions in real time. These tools work with its global detection platforms and merchant partnerships to identify and prevent suspicious or fraudulent activity. Total revenues, net of interest expense, rose 9% year over year in the second quarter of 2025.
Visa uses AI-driven fraud detection tools like Visa Advanced Authorization, which scores transactions in real time, and Visa Risk Manager, enabling issuers to set tailored controls. It also provides Visa Consumer Authentication Service to verify customers securely. Net revenues advanced 14% year over year in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
Mastercard’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Shares of Mastercard have gained 20.2% in the past year compared with the industry’s 14.6% growth.
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From a valuation standpoint, MA trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 32.3, above the industry average of 21.74.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mastercard’s 2025 earnings implies a 11.7% rise from the year-ago period. The consensus mark for revenues indicates 15.1% year-over-year growth.
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MA currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.