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The Lowdown
MrBeast is building a bank-adjacent business one acquisition at a time, and a Mastercard deal is a big stamp of legitimacy. The question is whether his young audience needs a credit product.
Key Takeaways
- Mastercard and Beast Industries announced the partnership on October 26 (PYMNTS).
- They will work on new consumer and creator co-brand card programs, experiences and tools (PYMNTS) (Mastercard).
- Beast Industries acquired financial literacy app Step in February (PYMNTS).
The Story
The companies said the goal is to help “creators and the next generation turn ideas into opportunity and build stronger financial futures on their own terms” (PYMNTS).
“The next generation is shaping culture and creating new forms of commerce at the same time,” said Mastercard chief marketing and communications officer Jill Kramer (PYMNTS).
PYMNTS noted that Jimmy Donaldson has been expanding into financial services, including a trademark filing for “MrBeast Financial” covering a mobile app and online banking services (PYMNTS).
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- PYMNTS — Mastercard and MrBeast Team Up on Cards for Creators ↗
- Mastercard — Beast Industries and Mastercard ↗