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What is Maestro and what is the benefit when there is a Maestro logo on a debit MasterCard?

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Maestro is the lead debit brand for MasterCard International and offers cardholders secure, convenient access to their deposit accounts from anywhere in the world. Maestro is the only on-line, PIN based global debit brand that can be used to make purchases and to provide access to cash at ATMs. The Maestro brand mark now appears on over 511.1 million cards worldwide. • Can debit cards be used for on-line shopping? PIN based cards have traditionally not been accepted on-line. On-line usage of PIN based cards is possible, however, under the following circumstances: • MasterCard is actively promoting their SecureCode tool which will allow use of Maestro products online. MasterCard has a goal of system-wide implementation of this program throughout their on-line merchant base by June of 2005. • Companies who use ReadyCash cards as a payroll device can also use the cards as a form of payment for either on-line or telephone based sales. The use of ReadyCash cards for these purchases ensures

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