Mastercard shares ways small businesses can use AI and find funding

Mastercard has shared a guide aimed at small business owners. It covers three areas: how to use AI, how to get capital, and how to reach new customers. The company published it on October 28, 2026.

What the guide covers

The material points to three topics that matter to most small firms. AI means software that can handle tasks such as writing, sorting information or answering questions. Capital means money to start, run or grow a business. Reaching customers means finding new people to buy from you.

• Using AI in daily work
• Getting access to capital
• Reaching new customers

Who it is for

The guide is written for small business owners. It is not meant for tech experts or large companies. That makes it a possible starting point if you run a shop, a service business or a small team and want ideas without the technical talk.

What is not known

The full article was not available, so the specific tips are unknown. It is not clear which AI tools Mastercard suggests, what funding options it describes, or whether any offers are tied to its own products. Costs, eligibility and deadlines are also unknown.

What to do

Read the guide on Mastercard's site before acting on it. Check whether any funding or offer comes with fees, and whether it applies to your business. Treat it as a source of ideas, and compare any financial product with other options.