In July 2016, Mastercard unveiled its first logo redesign in 20 years created by renowned design agency Pentagram. The overhaul saw the company opting for a simpler, more minimalist visual that was “modernized and optimized for an increasingly digital world.” Fast forward to 2019, the financial services company has made another alteration to further simplify its iconic red-and-yellow emblem: dropping its “mastercard” name from the visual in select contexts.
Source: Mastercard Officially Drops Its Name From Iconic Red-And-Yellow Logo Design