Mastercard is expanding its small business platform with a new offer from Fiserv’s Clover. As part of this partnership, the company is offering the first 1,000 SMBs who apply and qualify one of Clover’s point-of-sale/business management devices for one penny a month in hardware rental fees. Small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses, yet many still face barriers accessing the technology, tools, and trusted support they need to compete and grow. Mastercard’s Small Business Navigator provides a single, mobile-friendly hub offering free and trial-based tools, curated content, product discounts, and partner solutions to help SMBs operate more efficiently and securely. The platform is available to all small businesses, regardless of whether they are Mastercard customers. Clover has deployed over 800,000 merchant devices globally, providing entrepreneurs with the tools to manage payments, inventory, and customer engagement in one system. Chiro Aikat, U.S. co-president at Mastercard said, “By collaborating with partners like Fiserv, we’re helping entrepreneurs navigate their next chapter with tools that meet them where they are — and where they want to go.”