MasterCard and Visa are both similar credit cards that can be used in foreign countries. Here are some fundamental differences between them:

MasterCard

MasterCard is close behind Visa becoming one of the largest cards used in the world. With their cards being accepted in 210 countries and 25,000 banks issuing cards. It is estimated that there are 22 million locations around the globe were MasterCard is accepted.

Visa

Visa is currently the largest payment network in the world and claims 20 million outlets and 150 countries around the world accepting a Visa credit card. There are over 1 billion Visa cards in circulation that are issued by over 20,000 banks.