20 Jan 2026 | 5 Mins Read

Mastercard Expert Warns of Credit Card Cap Backlash

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Mastercard’s Ling Hai warns that US interest rate caps could unintentionally exclude some consumers from accessing credit. He said fintechs may benefit by offering alternative pricing models like buy-now-pay-later. Hai also noted that the growth of regional payment systems such as India’s RuPay creates opportunities for Mastercard in interoperability and cybersecurity solutions.