Walgreens: Expands Financial Services Business Strategy

  • Walgreens included in the Retail Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
  • Launch co-branded Mastercard credit and prepaid debit cards, offering my Walgreens cash rewards
  • Walgreens and MasterCard also explore further healthcare-oriented services and payment offerings
  • The credit cards closely connect with Walgreens new customer loyalty program, my Walgreens launched in November 2020
  • The new cards the first in a range of new financial products and services planned by Walgreens, to continue its health and well-being focus
  • Walgreens plans to explore a number of Mastercard solutions across the payments technology ecosystem
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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