JCB Co., Ltd.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.
  • Head Office (Tokyo); JCB International (Europe) Ltd.
    Plantation (photographed in July 2022); P.T.
  • 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.

JCB offers discount campaign for JCB cardmembers outside Japan at Tokyo Tower, symbol of Tokyo

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Monday, May 15, 2023

To receive this offer, JCB cardmembers simply present the JCB Special Offers campaign page and pay with their JCB Card which was issued outside Japan.

Key Points: 
  • To receive this offer, JCB cardmembers simply present the JCB Special Offers campaign page and pay with their JCB Card which was issued outside Japan.
  • JCB and TOKYO TOWER Co., Ltd. have partnered to welcome tourists from outside of Japan with this special offer to enrich the experience of visiting Japan for JCB cardmembers outside of Japan, and to welcome many visitors to Japan to Tokyo Tower, which has been the symbol of Tokyo and a familiar face since it opened in 1958, as a "uniquely Japanese" experience.
  • 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[1] for beneficial campaigns and convenient services in multiple languages.

JCB Plaza Lounge Guam reopens after renovation

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

TOKYO, Apr 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, will reopen the JCB Plaza Lounge Guam after renovation on April 28, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Apr 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, will reopen the JCB Plaza Lounge Guam after renovation on April 28, 2023.
  • [1] JCB Plaza Lounge is an exclusive service counter (lounge) for JCB cardmembers, located in major tourist destinations such as Honolulu, Seoul and Taiwan in addition to Guam.
  • Moreover, the JCB Plaza Lounge Guam offers a wide range of special offers for JCB cardmembers in Guam.
  • From Tuesday, May 2, 2023, to Friday, September 29, 2023, JCB offers a campaign that giving away a key chain to cardmembers who visit the JCB Plaza Lounge Guam and present their JCB Card.

JCB and The Saudi National Bank Sign an Agreement to Allow the Acceptance of JCB Cards Through its Points of Sale and ATMs in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

This came as a result of a partnership agreement signed between the Saudi National Bank (SNB) and JCB International Co. Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co. Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand.

Key Points: 
  • This came as a result of a partnership agreement signed between the Saudi National Bank (SNB) and JCB International Co. Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co. Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand.
  • The partnership will provide greater convenience for JCB's growing cardholders in the middle east markets to benefit from the usage of their JCB Cards throughout the Saudi National Bank POS and ATM network across the Kingdom.
  • This step will allow JCB cardholders visiting the Kingdom, whose numbers are increasing in the global markets, to carry out financial operations with greater ease, safety, and comfort.
  • The Saudi National Bank is a primary banking service provider and such partnership will help JCB penetrate the Saudi market."

JCB partnered with Lanka Pay and Commercial Bank of Ceylon to launch LankaPay-JCB cards in Sri Lanka

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

TOKYO & COLOMBO, Apr 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand partnered with Lanka Pay (Private) Limited (Lanka Pay) and Commercial Bank of Ceylon (Commercial Bank) announced the launch of LankaPay-JCB credit cards in Sri Lanka.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO & COLOMBO, Apr 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand partnered with Lanka Pay (Private) Limited (Lanka Pay) and Commercial Bank of Ceylon (Commercial Bank) announced the launch of LankaPay-JCB credit cards in Sri Lanka.
  • This is the first launch of LankaPay Credit Cards in Sri Lanka and the first time five variants of LankaPay cards -- three credit cards and two debit -- cards were launched by a Sri Lankan Bank.
  • LankaPay cards issued in Sri Lanka by Commercial Bank will feature dual interface functionality, enabling both contact and contactless transactions at point-of-sale terminals connected to the LankaPay payment network.
  • Commercial Bank has been associated with JCB for several years and was one of the first banks in Sri Lanka to acquire both LankaPay Cards and JCB cards under the National Card Scheme.