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Alipay Updates International Version Featuring Services Tailored for International Visitors Travelling in China

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Ahead of the Hangzhou Asian Games, Alipay, the leading digital payment and lifestyle service platform in China, today announced during the 2023 Alipay Partner Conference the launch of an updated “International Version” of the app with customized services for overseas travelers to China.

Key Points: 
  • Ahead of the Hangzhou Asian Games, Alipay, the leading digital payment and lifestyle service platform in China, today announced during the 2023 Alipay Partner Conference the launch of an updated “International Version” of the app with customized services for overseas travelers to China.
  • Since 2022, Alipay has partnered with international card networks to further upgrade its payment service for international travelers.
  • “We will continue to optimize our products and services to better serve international visitors to China by enhancing their travel experience with convenient mobile payment services,” said Yaoyao Jin, Alipay’s product lead in charge of its international version.
  • “We also encourage more merchants and service providers operating digitally on Alipay platform to enhance their services for international travelers.”
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JCB launches second round of Red Guahan Shuttle Free Ride Campaign in Guam

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Micronesia, Inc. (Lam Lam Tours and Transportation), one of the JTB Corp.'s group companies, are launching the second round of "Red Guahan Shuttle Free Ride Campaign" in Guam from August 7th, 2023 to December 6th, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Micronesia, Inc. (Lam Lam Tours and Transportation), one of the JTB Corp.'s group companies, are launching the second round of "Red Guahan Shuttle Free Ride Campaign" in Guam from August 7th, 2023 to December 6th, 2023.
  • JCB provides a free ride on the Tumon Shuttle route of the Red Guahan Shuttle that connects Guam's major shopping centers, Micronesia Mall and Guam Premier Outlets, via the hotel district.
  • JCB cardmembers simply present JCB Cards[1] to the driver when they board the bus to get a free ride.
  • JCB decided to launch the second round of the campaign since the one held in early 2023 was very popular with visitors from outside of Guam.

Soft Space, Hong Leong Bank and JCB Expand JCB Card Acceptance in Malaysia

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

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    To capitalise on this bright recovery prospect, Soft Space and JCBI recently signed an agreement to enable Soft Space to work with local acquirers, such as HLB, to promote JCB Card acceptance in Malaysia.
  • Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, is one of HLB's merchants that has begun accepting JCB Card payments.
  • Establishing a partnership with HLB is a huge step forward for the expansion of JCB acceptance network in Malaysia.
  • The promotion of JCB Card acceptance in Malaysia also signals the expansion of its merchant network, the establishment of card issuing solutions, and the provision of customer marketing solutions in Malaysia, and later in Southeast Asia.

EazyPay and JCB sign acquiring agreement to enable the acceptance of JCB Cards through its POS & e-commerce merchants in the Kingdom of Bahrain

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Monday, June 19, 2023

The signing ceremony was held on 12th June 2023 at EazyPay's Hub (EP's Headquarters) in the presence of EazyPay and JCB representatives.

Key Points: 
  • The signing ceremony was held on 12th June 2023 at EazyPay's Hub (EP's Headquarters) in the presence of EazyPay and JCB representatives.
  • The partnership will provide JCB cardholders around the world with greater convenience, allowing them to enjoy the usage of their JCB Cards at all EazyPay merchant outlets across the Kingdom.
  • This is in line with the Kingdom's Economic Vision 2030, to provide customers with a competitive, sustainable and fair environment.
  • Mr. Yuchi Kadowaki, CEO of JCB Middle East LLC., said: "The Kingdom of Bahrain is very important market for JCB.

JCB launches 50% cashback promotion on train, bus and ferry in Kansai area with Nankai Group

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

This promotion enables international JCB cardmembers visiting Japan to save their money and enjoy a smooth journey using JCB Contactless payment such as the train ride from Kansai International Airport to Namba, bus ride to Mount Koya, the World Heritage Site, and ferry ride to Tokushima.

Key Points: 
  • This promotion enables international JCB cardmembers visiting Japan to save their money and enjoy a smooth journey using JCB Contactless payment such as the train ride from Kansai International Airport to Namba, bus ride to Mount Koya, the World Heritage Site, and ferry ride to Tokushima.
  • The cashback promotion using JCB Contactless payment exclusively for international JCB cardmembers is a first-of-its-kind initiative in Japan.
  • As a Japanese brand with a spirit of hospitality, JCB provides services that enrich JCB cardmembers' travel experience.
  • Visit "JCB Global", the official YouTube channel, and the JCB Special Offers website[4] for beneficial promotions and convenient services in multiple languages.

JCB and Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam launch the BIDV JCB Ultimate Credit Card in Vietnam

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Friday, June 2, 2023

TOKYO & HA NOI, June 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, and Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), the oldest financial institution in Vietnam, announced the launch of the BIDV JCB Ultimate Credit Card in Vietnam.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO & HA NOI, June 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, and Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), the oldest financial institution in Vietnam, announced the launch of the BIDV JCB Ultimate Credit Card in Vietnam.
  • On the occasion of BIDV's 66th anniversary, BIDV and JCB launch their first credit card with the Ultimate grade which is the JCB's highest grade.
  • Cardholders of the BIDV JCB Ultimate Credit Card have access to JCB's acceptance network of approximately 43 million merchants worldwide.
  • The BIDV JCB Ultimate Credit Card also offers premium services in and outside Vietnam such as golf, business lounges, dining, hotels and resorts.

JCB announces the latest status of carbon neutrality

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

TOKYO, June 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, is accelerating its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality to contribute to the development of a sustainable society.

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  • TOKYO, June 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, is accelerating its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality to contribute to the development of a sustainable society.
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  • JCB International Indonesia employees visiting
    In response to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change[1] adopted in December 2015 and the subsequent international momentum towards carbon neutrality, JCB aims to reduce its own GHG emissions on a global basis by switching to CO2-free electricity and implementing energy-saving measures in our offices around the world.
  • Last year, JCB set the following targets, which are in line with the pace of emissions reduction of the Glasgow Climate Pact[2].

SumUp partners with JCB to boost card acceptance for European merchants within its 4-million-strong global network

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

With the return of international travel, the collaboration will provide new opportunities of growth for merchants by welcoming JCB's valuable cardmembers.

Key Points: 
  • With the return of international travel, the collaboration will provide new opportunities of growth for merchants by welcoming JCB's valuable cardmembers.
  • Together with SumUp's extensive product suite of business tools and rapid growth rates, JCB will ensure that merchants are well-supported to welcome returning travellers.
  • With the availability of JCB Contactless, JCB Cardmembers may simply tap their card on SumUp's readers to enjoy payment convenience.
  • Ray Shinzawa, Managing Director, JCB International (Europe) Ltd., said: "We're excited to introduce SumUp as our new partner and work closely with its merchant network starting with European countries and regions to further increase JCB Contactless acceptance.

Sunyard Android Mobile Terminal i80 Certified by PURE

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunyard Technology, the leading global payment solution provider, announced that its Android Mobile Payment Terminal i80 got PURE certification recently for security priority and authentication.

Key Points: 
  • HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunyard Technology, the leading global payment solution provider, announced that its Android Mobile Payment Terminal i80 got PURE certification recently for security priority and authentication.
  • The i80 Android mobile payment terminal is also implemented under all round certification, including PCI PTS 6.x, Visa payWave, Mastercard Contactless, Discover, JCB, Rupay, etc.
  • Catering to the trend, the operating system of i80 is improved to Android 10.
  • Powered by a customized Android O.S., the i80 is designed with a special security processor and a triple-level PUK system.

U.S. Payments Forum Summer Market Snapshot: AI’s Industry Shakeup, FedNow in Focus, Combatting Shifting Fraud Trends

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Fraud mitigation is by far the most widely sought after use case for AI in the payments industry today.

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  • Fraud mitigation is by far the most widely sought after use case for AI in the payments industry today.
  • Since there are other peer-to-peer payment options on the market, industry stakeholders are examining how FedNow can instead fill gaps in ACH products.
  • Since faster payments are still gaining traction in the U.S., some industry experts are analyzing fraud trends in countries with more experience, like the U.K.
  • Synthetic ID Payments Resource Brief – A synopsis of fraud trends related to synthetic IDs, including suggested techniques for preventing and mitigating this fraud.