United States, March 17 -- ICBA Payments, the payments subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America(R) (ICBA), announced today its new partnership with Mastercard to offer upgraded and enhanced card and payment services for 1,400 community banks. The strategic alliance with Mastercard will help community bankers bolster and modernize their card programs through new innovative features, providing an enhanced customer experience. A proven industry leader, Mastercard will manage all cardholder communication and marketing through the transition. Through Mastercard's partnership, Mastercard will deliver custom-curated joint marketing assets to help improve cardholder activity for ICBA Payments' member banks. As part of its agreemen...