Mastercard Sonic Branding

A unique set of sound, animation and haptics vibration reinforcing confirmation

Mastercard Sonic branding plays at several moments of transaction confirmation:
(1) Sonic at Checkout cue for point of transaction confirmation, and
(2) Secured by cue for transfer of funds/data and account authentication/authorization, over a powered and secured by Mastercard network

Target Audience

  • Acquirers
  • Businesses
  • Device Manufacturers
  • Merchants
  • Payment Facilitators
  • Payment Service Providers

Features and benefits

Improve merchant loyalty with a distinct multisensory confirmation

Mastercard Sonic Branding improves the consumer experience, with consumers 2.5 - 4x more likely to return to a store or a store’s app*.

Reinforce trust and security at payment confirmation

With Mastercard Sonic Branding, both in-store and in-app checkouts are 2.5 and 4x more effective, respectively, at reinforcing trust, security, innovation and acceptance*.

Drive awareness with a consistent omnichannel experience

71% of consumers agree that their opinion of the merchant and issuer would improve if Mastercard Sonic Branding was included in their in-app checkout experience*.

* Mastercard Sonic Branding at Checkout Research, 2024

How it works: Sonic at Checkout

Consumers shop where and when they choose: in-store, online, or in-app

They present their Mastercard credentials for payment (dip, swipe, tap, etc.)

Immediately after transaction approval on the payment device or payment acceptance device, the Checkout Sound and Animation plays

Watch the 'Sonic at Checkout' demo

How it works: Secured by

Consumers transfer personal data in-store, online, or in-app

Consumers link to their financial institution or partner with data

Immediately after consumer approves transfer on the device, the Secured by Sound and Animation plays

Secured by cue is not available in Engage yet.


Related solutions

Core Acceptance Solutions: Reader

MPOS Solutions: Traditional MPOS - Software-based PIN Entry on COTS - Tap on Phone

Mastercard Sonic for MPOS

Sonic at Checkout provides stronger assurance to cardholder around safety, trust, and acceptance. Acquirers can select Mastercard Engage-qualified partners that offer Sonic at Checkout for MPOS and ToP devices.

Mastercard Sonic for Readers

Sonic at Checkout provides stronger assurance to cardholder around safety, trust, and acceptance. Acquirers can select Mastercard Engage-qualified partners that offer Sonic at Checkout for contactless readers.