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JCB and Keisei Electric Railway launch Keisei Skyliner promotion for JCB cardmembers

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Through this promotion, JCB cardmembers can enjoy a smooth and cost-effective journey from Narita Airport to Keisei Ueno and Nippori on the Keisei Skyliner.

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  • Through this promotion, JCB cardmembers can enjoy a smooth and cost-effective journey from Narita Airport to Keisei Ueno and Nippori on the Keisei Skyliner.
  • The Keisei Skyliner is an airport limited express train that operates between Keisei Ueno Station and Narita Airport Terminal 1.
  • At the Skyliner ticket counter at Keisei Ueno Station and Nippori Station, JCB cardmembers will receive 10% of the amount paid as a cashback on the purchase of a one-way Keisei Skyliner ticket at some future date.
  • To enjoy these discounts, JCB cardmembers simply present the special offer page on JCB Special Offers at the Skyliner ticket counter and pay with a JCB card issued outside Japan.

JCB and The Bicester Collection expand their partnership to offer more luxury shopping opportunities for Asian travellers

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

In line with JCB's commitment to expand card acceptance across Europe, the partnership initiated in April 2019 has played a pivotal role in fostering growth.

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  • In line with JCB's commitment to expand card acceptance across Europe, the partnership initiated in April 2019 has played a pivotal role in fostering growth.
  • Beginning with JCB Card acceptance at boutiques in Bicester Village (London) and La Vallee Village (Paris), JCB Card acceptance has progressively extended to additional Villages across Europe.
  • In addition to increased acceptance opportunities for cardmembers, this collaboration will offer more special promotions and savings for valuable JCB Cardmembers.
  • This expansion allows us to continue to offer our valuable cardmembers exclusive benefits and increased spending opportunities at luxury shopping destinations across Europe."

JCB Cards are now accepted at Maybank merchant terminals in Singapore

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

TOKYO & SINGAPORE, Feb 15, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. (JCB), is pleased to announce the acceptance of JCB Cards on the merchant terminals of Maybank Singapore Limited (Maybank), one of Asia's leading banking groups, in Singapore.

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  • TOKYO & SINGAPORE, Feb 15, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. (JCB), is pleased to announce the acceptance of JCB Cards on the merchant terminals of Maybank Singapore Limited (Maybank), one of Asia's leading banking groups, in Singapore.
  • With this latest development, JCB Cards are now being accepted in three of Maybank's key markets: Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
  • In Taiwan, there are currently 29 banks issuing JCB Cards, and in India, there are approximately 1 million RuPay JCB Cards since its launch two years ago.
  • The acceptance of JCB Cards at Maybank merchant terminals will provide our cardmembers with further convenience when travelling to Singapore.

JCB partners with Giift to provide JCB special offers to inbound tourists to UAE

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

"Our partnership with JCB International is specifically crafted to deliver unique and valuable benefits tailored to JCB cardholders.

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  • "Our partnership with JCB International is specifically crafted to deliver unique and valuable benefits tailored to JCB cardholders.
  • Our commitment is to provide a highly rewarding and seamless experience, reflecting our dedication to superior customer service and satisfaction," says Sumit Uttamchandani, Strategic Partnership Head, Giift.
  • Yuichiro Kadowaki, Director and CEO of JCB Middle East LLC commented, "We are excited about our partnership with Giift and its potential to enhance our cardmembers' experience.
  • Giift's innovative loyalty solutions align seamlessly with our commitment to providing our Cardmembers with exclusive offers and rewards.

JCB and Tokyo Metro to launch special gift promotion for JCB cardmembers outside Japan

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Monday, February 5, 2024

JCB cardmembers outside Japan can receive an original pass holder when purchasing the Tokyo Subway Ticket at Tourist Information Centers operated by Tokyo Metro.

Key Points: 
  • JCB cardmembers outside Japan can receive an original pass holder when purchasing the Tokyo Subway Ticket at Tourist Information Centers operated by Tokyo Metro.
  • During the promotion period, JCB Cardmembers who present the promotion page on the JCB Special Offers website at participating Tourist Information Centers and purchase the Tokyo Subway Ticket with their JCB Card can receive an original pass holder.
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    JCB and Tokyo Metro have teamed up to promote the Tokyo Subway Ticket to international visitors to Tokyo, enabling them to enjoy sightseeing and shopping while traveling around Tokyo in a convenient and cost-effective way.
  • As a Japanese brand with a spirit of hospitality, JCB provides services that enrich the travel experience of its cardmembers.

JCB Offers Exclusive 10% Cashback Promotion for Taiwanese Cardmembers on Purchases in the U.S.

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

From February 1 through March 31, 2024[1], JCB cardmembers from Taiwan[2] can enjoy a remarkable 10% cashback offer on cumulative in-store purchases totaling $100 or more in the U.S. when using their JCB card issued in Taiwan[3].

Key Points: 
  • From February 1 through March 31, 2024[1], JCB cardmembers from Taiwan[2] can enjoy a remarkable 10% cashback offer on cumulative in-store purchases totaling $100 or more in the U.S. when using their JCB card issued in Taiwan[3].
  • For more information on this exciting promotion, please visit the JCB Special Offers.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce this 10% cashback promotion, which reaffirms our commitment to providing rewarding opportunities and convenient services to our valued cardmembers in Taiwan."
  • The launch of this cashback promotion reinforces JCB's efforts to enrich the journeys of its cardmembers, ensuring unforgettable travel experiences while enjoying exclusive perks.

JCB and Sunway Healthcare Group Signed Memorandum of Understanding for Medical Tourism to Malaysia

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

TOKYO & Malaysia, Jan 18, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - PT JCB International Indonesia, subsidiaries of JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB) and Sunway Healthcare Group, one of the leading integrated private healthcare groups with a network of hospitals and healthcare services in Malaysia, announced a collaboration to promote medical tourism to Malaysia, by introducing Sunway Healthcare Group's services to over 156 million JCB cardmembers globally.

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  • TOKYO & Malaysia, Jan 18, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - PT JCB International Indonesia, subsidiaries of JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB) and Sunway Healthcare Group, one of the leading integrated private healthcare groups with a network of hospitals and healthcare services in Malaysia, announced a collaboration to promote medical tourism to Malaysia, by introducing Sunway Healthcare Group's services to over 156 million JCB cardmembers globally.
  • As part of the collaboration, Sunway Medical Centre (SMC), one of the Malaysia's largest private quaternary hospital under the Sunway Healthcare Group in Sunway City, Kuala Lumpur, plans to offer preferential wellness packages and other value-added services to JCB cardmembers.
  • Sunway Sanctuary, a senior living residence under the Sunway Healthcare Group, will also offer preferential room rates and amenities to JCB cardmembers.
  • Dr. Khoo Chow Huat, Sunway Healthcare Group Managing Director (Hospital and Healthcare Operations) emphasised the significance of the collaboration during the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony with JCB.

HDBank and JCB launch the HDBank JCB Ultimate Credit Card and start accepting JCB Cards in Vietnam

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Friday, December 22, 2023

HO CHI MINH CITY & TOKYO, Dec 22, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank), a leading commercial bank in Vietnam, and JCB International Co. Ltd. (JCB), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of the HDBank JCB Ultimate Credit Card and the acceptance of JCB Cards in Vietnam.

Key Points: 
  • HO CHI MINH CITY & TOKYO, Dec 22, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank), a leading commercial bank in Vietnam, and JCB International Co. Ltd. (JCB), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of the HDBank JCB Ultimate Credit Card and the acceptance of JCB Cards in Vietnam.
  • HDBank becomes JCB's 17th partner financial institution and provides card acceptance at their accepting locations to all JCB cards issued in and out of Vietnam.
  • With the occasion of this launch of the HDBank JCB Ultimate Credit Card, HDBank has also become the official acquiring bank of JCB, marking a significant milestone in the cooperation between HDBank and JCB.
  • The partnership with HDBank will further enhance the acceptance of JCB Cards at merchants across Vietnam, benefiting JCB cardmembers visiting the region as well as local JCB cardmembers.

JCB Extends Collaboration with Worldpay from FIS for Largest Contactless Deployment in the UK

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

LONDON, Dec 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced an extension of its collaboration with global financial technology leader FIS(R) (NYSE: FIS) and its merchant solutions business, Worldpay from FIS, to enable JCB Contactless for its UK merchants in the largest JCB contactless deployment in the UK to date.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Dec 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced an extension of its collaboration with global financial technology leader FIS(R) (NYSE: FIS) and its merchant solutions business, Worldpay from FIS, to enable JCB Contactless for its UK merchants in the largest JCB contactless deployment in the UK to date.
  • In 2023, almost 20% of Worldpay Point of Sale (POS) systems in the UK are now equipped to accept JCB contactless payments.
  • JCB Contactless is JCB's contactless payment system that allows customers to shop by simply holding their JCB Card or JCB-card-enabled smartphone or other devices over the store terminal.
  • Enabling JCB Contactless will help Worldpay meet the increased demand for comprehensive contactless acceptance amongst its merchants.

JCB and GLN agree to accept Korean code payment services at Smart Code merchants

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

TOKYO, Dec 14, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd, Japan's leading international payment brand, has agreed to enable Korean code payment service*1 provided by GLN at Smart Code merchants in Japan by the end of FY2023.

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  • TOKYO, Dec 14, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd, Japan's leading international payment brand, has agreed to enable Korean code payment service*1 provided by GLN at Smart Code merchants in Japan by the end of FY2023.
  • This will enable users of Korean code payment services such as GLN, KEB Hana Bank and KB Kookmin Bank to shop at Smart Code merchants in Japan.
  • This is the second case of an international code payment service provider adopting Smart Code, following KASIKORNBANK in Thailand.
  • In response to those, JCB is collaborating with GLN to enable the acceptance of international code payments at Smart Code merchants in Japan by making GLN's payment network Smart Code compliant.