Current Liabilities

Restricted security deposits held for customers

Mastercard Restricted security deposits held for customers increased by 13.2% to $2.12B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 11, 2026

How to read this metric

Changes reflect shifts in customer base size or changes in risk management requirements for partners.

Detailed definition

This represents funds held by the company on behalf of customers or partners that are restricted or held as security dep...

Peer comparison

Common in financial services firms that act as intermediaries or hold collateral for partners.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_deposit_liability_current

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$1.87B$2.12B
QoQ Change+13.2%
YoY Change+13.2%
Range$1.87B$2.12B
Avg YoY Growth+13.2%
Median YoY Growth+13.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mastercard's restricted security deposits held for customers?
Mastercard (MA) reported restricted security deposits held for customers of $2.12B in Q4 2025.
What does restricted security deposits held for customers mean?
Short-term funds held by the company as security deposits for customers.