EX-23.1 8 exb231-12312011.htm CONSENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP EXB 23.1 -12.31.2011


EXHIBIT 23.1




CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM



We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-135572; 333-136460 and 333-143777) and Form S-3 (No. 333-162869) of MasterCard Incorporated of our report dated February 16, 2012 relating to the financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10‑K.



/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
February 16, 2012