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JCB identifies India as a key growth market for European merchants and acquirers to further propel digital payments and online spending

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

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    Traditionally a "cash-first" society, there has been a significant shift towards digital and card payments as part of a "less-cash" movement in recent years.
  • This has been accelerated by government initiatives such as Digital India introduced with the specific aim to "transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy".
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    The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), set up by the Reserve Bank of India and Indian Banks' Association, has been a major factor in enabling widespread digital payments in the region.
  • As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide.

anb and JCB sign acquiring agreement for local acceptance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

RIYADH // TOKYO, Nov 24, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - anb and JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co. Ltd., have partnered to launch JCB Card acceptance at all its POS and ATM locations deployed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH // TOKYO, Nov 24, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - anb and JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co. Ltd., have partnered to launch JCB Card acceptance at all its POS and ATM locations deployed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • As part of supporting the cashless society and financial inclusion that is related to Vision 2030, anb and JCB have partnered to enable the acceptance of JCB Cards.
  • Mr. Yuichiro Kadowaki, Regional Head - Middle East & Africa CEO, JCB Middle East LLC, said: "Saudi Arabia has always been a very important destination for many of JCB cardholders, from both business and religious perspectives.
  • anb's extensive reach in the market will ensure that JCB cardholders will be able to use JCB Cards at their convenience.

JCB and East West Banking Corporation announce the launch of EastWest JCB Credit Card

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

TOKYO & MANILA, Nov 10, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, and East West Banking Corporation announce the launch of EastWest JCB Credit Card, a first for JCB in the Philippines in 25 years.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO & MANILA, Nov 10, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, and East West Banking Corporation announce the launch of EastWest JCB Credit Card, a first for JCB in the Philippines in 25 years.
  • EastWest JCB Gold Credit Card and EastWest JCB Platinum Credit Card offer several rewards such as accumulate reward points that can redeem them for airline miles, cash rebates, or annual membership fee waiver.
  • JCB was headed by President and COO of JCB International Yoshiki Kaneko and Yusuke Matsui, JCB Manila's Country Manager.
  • JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan.

JCB partners with NPCI to offer 40% cashback for RuPay JCB cardholders for in-store purchases in Australia, Qatar and UAE

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

- All RuPay JCB Debit & Credit Cardholders will be offered 40% cashback on in-store purchases* in Australia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.

Key Points: 
  • - All RuPay JCB Debit & Credit Cardholders will be offered 40% cashback on in-store purchases* in Australia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.
  • In accordance with the offer, customers using a RuPay JCB Card will receive 40% cashback at retail stores in Australia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the offer period.
  • With wide acceptance of merchants internationally, the RuPay JCB Debit & Credit cardholders will enjoy a hassle-free and rewarding experience wherever they go."
  • Denny V. Thomas, Head- RuPay, NPCI said, "We are delighted to launch the cashback offer for our RuPay JCB Credit and Debit cardholders.

JCB partners with Nuvei to enable JCB payment acceptance across global markets

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Nuvei now offers JCB acceptance to its global merchant ecosystem, enabling JCB's more than 140 million-strong cardmember community to pay at Nuvei's network of 50,000 merchants across global markets.

Key Points: 
  • Nuvei now offers JCB acceptance to its global merchant ecosystem, enabling JCB's more than 140 million-strong cardmember community to pay at Nuvei's network of 50,000 merchants across global markets.
  • The partnership with JCB will open greater opportunities for Nuvei's merchant community to provide comprehensive payment acceptance and greater sales opportunities on a global scale.
  • Ray Shinzawa, Managing Director for JCB International (Europe) Ltd., said: "This is an exciting moment for JCB in expanding global acceptance for our cardmembers.
  • Yuval Ziv, President at Nuvei, commented: "We're excited to extend our partnership with JCB and continue to support them along their global acceptance journey.

JCB and Trust Payments welcome increased JCB acceptance across 48 European regions

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

JCB's growing community of over 140 million cardmembers will now be able to seamlessly make payments across Trust Payments' vast network of online and physical merchants, spanning 48 regions in Europe.

Key Points: 
  • JCB's growing community of over 140 million cardmembers will now be able to seamlessly make payments across Trust Payments' vast network of online and physical merchants, spanning 48 regions in Europe.
  • Relied upon by over 20,000 businesses[1] - in retail, financial services, travel, hospitality, and other emerging verticals - Trust Payments empowers ecommerce and POS capabilities for their global merchants.
  • This JCB and Trust Payments partnership will give Trust Payments' merchants more opportunities to generate higher profits and welcome new customers - by tapping into JCB's loyal cardmember community.
  • JCB cardmembers are globally appreciated for their significant spend when travelling and transacting on digital platforms and in-store, both in Europe and beyond.

JCB, IDEMIA and Soft Space launch JCBDC pilot to test CBDC in-store payments

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Monday, October 24, 2022

1 IDEMIA and the world's leading fintech company Soft Space Sdn.

Key Points: 
  • 1 IDEMIA and the world's leading fintech company Soft Space Sdn.
  • JCBDC pilot will develop a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) payment solution and conduct a pilot test with Tokyo merchants.
  • As a result, JCB will have CBDC acceptance tested using existing JCB Contactless - JCB's EMV(R) based contactless payment, merchants, POS terminals and plastic card-based user interfaces, with guidance from IDEMIA and Soft Space.
  • JCB, IDEMIA and Soft Space will conclude payment system development by late 2022 and conduct the pilot test with Tokyo merchants until March 2023.

JCB Launches Kiwami Experience Exclusive Program

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Monday, October 3, 2022

JCB International Indonesia, the subsidiary of JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, launched the Kiwami Experience program for JCB Ultimate card holders.

Key Points: 
  • JCB International Indonesia, the subsidiary of JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, launched the Kiwami Experience program for JCB Ultimate card holders.
  • The launch event of the Kiwami Experience Program by JCB was also attended by JCB Bank Partners, Kiwami Restaurant & Hotel Partners, JTB Indonesia and Nana Mirdad at The Legian Seminyak, Bali.
  • The finest services including airport pickups to hotels, airport assistant and concierge services can also be enjoyed through the JCB Kiwami Experience program.
  • "The launching of the Kiwami Experience Program by JCB Indonesia is expected to provide unforgettable experiences for JCB Ultimate card holders and fulfil their longing for Japan under travel restrictions during the pandemic.

JCB sponsors Singapore's one of the largest countdown event

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

TOKYO & SINGAPORE, Sept 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd. ("JCB"), Japan's only international payment brand, will sponsor STAR ISLAND SINGAPORE COUNTDOWN EDITION 2022-2023 Presented by JCB ("STAR ISLAND"), which will be held by Avex Asia Pte.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO & SINGAPORE, Sept 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd. ("JCB"), Japan's only international payment brand, will sponsor STAR ISLAND SINGAPORE COUNTDOWN EDITION 2022-2023 Presented by JCB ("STAR ISLAND"), which will be held by Avex Asia Pte.
  • It was held in conjunction with the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown in 2018, one of the largest countdown events in Asia, supported by the Singapore Government.
  • - Place: Marina Bay area event venue, The Float at Marina Bay (Singapore)
    Note: The event outline and production details may be subject to change.
  • As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide.

BoB Financial and Snapdeal Launch Co-Branded JCB RuPay Contactless Credit Card

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Friday, September 2, 2022

MUMBAI, INDIA, Sept 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - BOB Financial Solutions Limited (BFSL), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Snapdeal in partnership with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and JCB International Co. Ltd. have announced the launch of the Snapdeal BoB JCB RuPay Credit Card.

Key Points: 
  • MUMBAI, INDIA, Sept 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - BOB Financial Solutions Limited (BFSL), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Snapdeal in partnership with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and JCB International Co. Ltd. have announced the launch of the Snapdeal BoB JCB RuPay Credit Card.
  • Activation of the co-branded credit card within 30 days of issuance will entitle the cardholder to shopping benefits on Snapdeal worth up to INR 500.
  • Ms. Praveena Rai, COO, NPCI said, "We are happy to associate with BOB Financial and Snapdeal for the launch of the distinctive co-branded JCB RuPay Contactless Credit Card.
  • A pioneer in the space of credit cards, BOB Financial offers an array of products catering to all segments of customers.