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Mastercard To Let Non-Binary Genders Pick Whatever Name They Desire On Credit Cards

Paul Bois

The financial institution Mastercard will allow people to put whatever name they desire on their credit cards.

In an announcement on Monday, the company said that a person’s credit card should reflect their true identity, not just their legal or biological identity, declaring their commitment to the principle that all members of the LGBTQ community should feel affirmed, even when paying for groceries. To remedy this injustice, Mastercard will now offer the True Name™ card.

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