Coverage dated February 28, 2022

Visa, Mastercard block Russian banks after sanctions

Headline from Digital Journal

US credit card giants Visa and Mastercard said they were blocking Russian banks from their payment networks following sanctions.

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Digital Journal
Visa, Mastercard block Russian banks after sanctions (opens Digital Journal)
Published Feb 28, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
US credit card giants Visa and Mastercard said they were blocking Russian banks from their payment networks following sanctions.
The Hill
Visa, Mastercard blocking Russian banks from networks (opens The Hill)
Published Feb 28, 2022
The Hill's feed description
Multiple Russian financial institutions are being blocked from the networks of Mastercard and Visa after governments around the world announced sanctions following Ru
NBC Los Angeles
Visa and Mastercard Block Russian Banks From Their Networks After Sanctions (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Feb 28, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Governments from around the world have imposed a series of sanctions aimed at cutting off Moscow from the global financial system.
Forbes
Visa, Mastercard Suspend Services To Russian Banks Hit By Sanctions (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 28, 2022
Forbes's feed description
The payment firms also pledged to donate $2 million each to humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
CBS News
Visa, Mastercard block services to Russian banks targeted by sanctions (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 28, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The U.S. is seeking to block Russia from the global financial system amid its war against Ukraine.

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