Mastercard Incorporated is a leading global technology company specializing in electronic payment solutions and services. The company was originally established in 1966 as Interbank Card Association (ICA) by a group of banks in response to the launch of BankAmericard (now Visa). In 1979, ICA changed its name to MasterCard International, and the company went public in 2006 as Mastercard Incorporated. The company is headquartered in Purchase, New York.