BeijingMay 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the signing ceremony for the strategic cooperation agreement between JD.com and Mastercard was held in Beijing. This collaboration aims to drive innovation and build a more interconnected, secure, and intelligent business ecosystem. Xu Ran, Vice Chairman of the SEC and CEO of JD.com, and Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard, attended the ceremony and witnessed the signing of the strategic cooperation agreement by relevant representatives from both parties.
“This cooperation is a continuation of the long-term friendly partnership between Mastercard and JD.com,” said Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard. “Leveraging our innovative capabilities, rich experience, and cutting-edge technology, we will provide secure and seamless solutions for individuals and businesses, making daily activities more convenient and valuable. At the same time, Mastercard will continue to serve as a bridge connecting China with the rest of the world.”
Xu Ran, CEO of JD.com, stated: “Global business connectivity is deepening, with technology-driven characteristics becoming increasingly prominent. The strategic cooperation with Mastercard will boost the development of JD.com’s international business and enhance our ability to serve global consumers and enterprises. By combining JD.com’s advantages in digital retail, logistics, and supply chain infrastructure with Mastercard’s expertise in the payment sector, we will jointly explore next-generation commerce and payment experiences driven by advanced technology and artificial intelligence, promoting the development of the digital economy.”
In terms of building global payment infrastructure and supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, JD.com and Mastercard will further integrate and optimize global payment connections. By establishing payment infrastructure, they will support the development of JD.com’s international business and expand application scenarios in global commerce.
Additionally, both parties will jointly explore the cross-border supply chain financial ecosystem to support global small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), improving financing accessibility and enabling enterprises to participate more efficiently in international trade. They will deepen cooperation around enhancing cross-border consumer experiences, expanding payment options for international tourists visiting China, including broader support for international credit cards, and optimizing checkout, shopping, and tax refund experiences across JD.com’s e-commerce platform and offline retail channels. At the same time, both parties will explore providing AI agent payment services for individuals and businesses through Mastercard’s Agent Pay intelligent payment solution, and advance a co-branded credit card initiative.
Meanwhile, JD.com and Mastercard will deepen collaboration in risk management, identity authentication, and intelligent fraud prevention. By enhancing real-time risk monitoring and anti-fraud capabilities, the cooperation aims to improve transaction security and strengthen the stability and resilience of digital commerce.