Better Buy: Mastercard vs. Discover

If you're looking to get a credit card, you only have a handful of options within the major card networks. Two such options are Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS). Mastercard has the second-largest card network, behind leader Visa (NYSE: V). Meanwhile, Discover has the fourth-largest card network when taking into account its Discover, PULSE, and Diner's Club cards.

Since both companies compete on getting customers and merchants alike to adopt their card solutions, you might think they have similar businesses. But nothing could be further from the truth; a deeper look under the hood reveals two very different companies, with  different growth profiles and valuations.

But which is the better buy today?

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