ISIC & MasterCard Launch Global Student Bank Card

Ground breaking three-in-one card combines the international student identity card (ISIC), targeted discounts, and global payment functionality. The new card which will be rolled out by banks worldwide.

Core Facts

  1. New bank card with unique benefits for students Launched in partnership by ISIC and MasterCard Already available in France and being rolled out by banks worldwide

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“Our partnership with MasterCard creates a truly valuable product for students. The card programme is the first payment card to offer a three-in-one service to today’s student. Students across the world already know the ISIC card and trust the card as a reliable form of student identity and gateway to a student discount programme that is second to none. .”

Martijn van de Veen, General Manager of ISIC

Through our partnership with ISIC, we’ve been able to engineer the next generation student card - empowering it with global payment capability to meet today’s student needs. Lifestage payment solutions bring value to consumers across different segments and age groups – in this case, the important student market, who represent the professionals and affluent consumers of tomorrow"

Ann Ehlen, Debit Product Development, MasterCard Europe

Company information

The International Student Identity Card was first issued in 1956 and has helped students experience a better quality of life ever since. ISIC is the only international proof of full-time student status, endorsed by UNESCO, national governments and ministries of education worldwide. It is sold each year to over 4.5 million students in 120 countries.
For more information please visit www.isic.org

29th October 2009

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