JCB Co., Ltd.

Saudi Tourism Authority and JCB sign a MoU to boost tourism in Saudi among global JCB cardmembers

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

RIYADH & TOKYO, Oct 18, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB) have reached a historic agreement aimed at boosting tourism in Saudi among JCB cardmembers globally.

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  • RIYADH & TOKYO, Oct 18, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB) have reached a historic agreement aimed at boosting tourism in Saudi among JCB cardmembers globally.
  • The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 15 October 2023 and signifies a significant milestone in collaboration between the two entities.
  • Alhasan Aldabbagh, President of Asia Pacific Markets at Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), said: "We are thrilled to partner with JCB International, a global leader in payment and technology.
  • This partnership signifies an important step in enhancing tourism, facilitating travel, and fostering greater cultural exchange between Saudi and Japan.

JCB launches a special offer program in Hokkaido for inbound tourist to Japan

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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    - JCB International Co., Ltd. organizes "The heart of HOKKAIDO" program which provides special offers and discounts at shops and restaurants located in the hub of tourism in Hokkaido and promotes the program via the own media and advertisements, as well as the JTB's program to invite more JCB cardmembers to Hokkaido.
  • As a Japanese brand with a spirit of hospitality, JCB offers services to enrich the travel experience of JCB cardmembers.
  • Visit "JCB Global", the official YouTube channel, and the "JCB Special Offers" website (*) for information on beneficial promotions and convenient services in multiple languages.

JCB and BNI Launch the BNI JCB Ultimate Card

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

(BNI) launched the latest credit card, BNI JCB Ultimate.

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  • (BNI) launched the latest credit card, BNI JCB Ultimate.
  • The BNI JCB Ultimate Card is targeted at the super-premium segment and focuses on dining transactions.
  • It will be extremely beneficial for Japanese premium dining enthusiasts and food lovers in general to frequently use the BNI JCB Ultimate Card for transactions.
  • The koi fish on the card symbolises good luck, success, and prosperity, which are BNI's hope for BNI JCB Ultimate cardholders.

JCB and PAYONE Unlock JCB Contactless and J/Secure(TM) Acceptance across Germany and Austria

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The next phase of this partnership is focused on providing JCB's over 154 million cardmembers and PAYONE's merchant partners across Germany and Austria with greater convenience in both in-store contactless and ecommerce transactions - with JCB Contactless and J/Secure(TM) enablement.

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  • The next phase of this partnership is focused on providing JCB's over 154 million cardmembers and PAYONE's merchant partners across Germany and Austria with greater convenience in both in-store contactless and ecommerce transactions - with JCB Contactless and J/Secure(TM) enablement.
  • At the core of both JCB Contactless and J/Secure lies simplicity and security.
  • Ottmar Bloching, CEO PAYONE, added: "Contactless payments and online shopping have developed rapidly in recent years - especially during the pandemic.
  • With this, PAYONE and JCB underline their growth ambitions in the important European markets of Germany and Austria."

JCB launches JCB Minions Collaboration Credit Card in partnership with Bank of Beijing and Universal Pictures

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Friday, August 25, 2023

TOKYO & BEIJING, Aug 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand (collectively "JCB"), Bank of Beijing, one of China's largest commercial banks, and Universal Pictures (Shanghai) Trading Company Limited ("Universal") announce the launch of the JCB Minions Collaboration Credit Card ("JCB Minions Card"), featuring Universal's popular characters, the Minions, on the card face[1].

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  • TOKYO & BEIJING, Aug 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand (collectively "JCB"), Bank of Beijing, one of China's largest commercial banks, and Universal Pictures (Shanghai) Trading Company Limited ("Universal") announce the launch of the JCB Minions Collaboration Credit Card ("JCB Minions Card"), featuring Universal's popular characters, the Minions, on the card face[1].
  • The Minions are popular characters in China, especially among young people and those in their thirties.
  • The JCB Minions Card is the result of a collaboration between Beijing Bank, who wants to issue products targeted at that segment, and JCB, who wants to further expand its card issuing business in China.
  • JCB has been cooperating with Bank of Beijing in the credit card issuance business since 2022, and with the issuance of the JCB Minions Card, the bank becomes the 11th issuer of JCB-branded cards in China.

JCB launches new whitepaper providing insights for European merchants to capitalise on the rise of e-commerce spend by Asian online shoppers

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

The Asian market, in particular, has seen remarkable growth, with Southeast Asia alone accounting for five of the world's ten fastest-growing e-commerce markets[3].

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  • The Asian market, in particular, has seen remarkable growth, with Southeast Asia alone accounting for five of the world's ten fastest-growing e-commerce markets[3].
  • However, there is potential for even greater growth by tackling the perennial challenge of cart abandonment in the e-commerce space.
  • Doing so presents various benefits for merchants, such as increasing sales turnover, higher conversion rates, improved customer experience, and customer loyalty.
  • Nick Fisher, General Manager, Sales & Marketing, JCB International (Europe) Ltd., said: "Cart abandonment is a pressing challenge that online merchants face as more players emerge.

JCB donates to wildfire recovery efforts in Hawaii

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

TOKYO, Aug 23, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's international payment brand, will donate 70 thousand USD to support the recovery of Maui, Hawaii, which was severely damaged by the recent fires.

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  • TOKYO, Aug 23, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's international payment brand, will donate 70 thousand USD to support the recovery of Maui, Hawaii, which was severely damaged by the recent fires.
  • JCB will consult with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to determine the recipients of the donation.
  • Our prayers go out to the residents of Maui for a speedy recovery," said Takayoshi Futae, President & Chief Executive Officer, JCB Co., Ltd.
  • In addition, JCB's social activities include working with Malama Hawai'i, the Hawaii Tourism Authority's responsible tourism initiative, and sponsoring the Honolulu Museum of Art.

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.

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  • 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.

JCB announces JCB Contactless acceptance in the e-payment system of Tramways in Hong Kong

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

TOKYO & HONG KONG, Aug 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., an international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., has launched the JCB Contactless payment service in the e-payment system of Tramways in Hong Kong.

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  • TOKYO & HONG KONG, Aug 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., an international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., has launched the JCB Contactless payment service in the e-payment system of Tramways in Hong Kong.
  • Tramways has been in operation since 1904, and trams run between the east and the west along the northern coast of Hong Kong Island.
  • JCB Contactless card users can now pay conveniently by using a physical card, e-wallet (*2) on mobile devices or smartwatches.
  • JCB Contactless provides an enhanced and more convenient purchasing experience for both inbound travelers and for residents of Hong Kong while making it easier for merchants to accept JCB Card.