JCB Extends Its Reach across Europe with JCC Payment Systems
February 19 2019 - 2:00AM
JCN Newswire (English)
Cyprus, Feb 19, 2019 - (ACN Newswire) - JCB International, Co.,
Ltd. (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co.,
and JCC, the largest face to face acquirer in Cyprus, today
announced the signing of a joint licencing agreement enabling JCB
cards to be used at all JCC POS systems, ATMs and online touch
points across Cyprus and Greece. This partnership will launch in
2019 with the purpose of extending JCB's presence in Europe and the
East Mediterranean. In particular, more than 800,000 Russian
tourists per year will enjoy comprehensive JCB acceptance in
Cyprus.
JCC's 29 years of providing high-quality payment systems in Cyprus
and Greece will enable JCB to become increasingly useful to its
customers travelling to and around Europe. After activation JCB
Cardmembers will be able to use their card at most hotels,
restaurants, petrol stations and many more retailers during their
stay.
Tsuyoshi Notani, Managing Director of JCB International (Europe)
Ltd., commented: "JCC's huge presence across stores and venues in
Cyprus and Greece enables us to expand JCB face to face acceptance
and ongoing growth in Europe to provide our customers with a
smoother payment experience in these European countries. This
partnership enables our cardmembers to seamlessly use JCB cards in
Cyprus and Greece as we continue to provide millions of our
cardmembers across the world with a unique and hassle free shopping
experience when visiting Cyprus and Greece."
Mr. Nicodemos Damianou, General Manager at JCC added: "JCC is
delighted to partner with JCB, as part of our strategy to expand
and enhance our payment card acceptance and settlement services in
Cyprus. JCB is becoming one of the most prominent card schemes in
the wider region and we are happy to have the opportunity to offer
the tourists visiting Cyprus with this value added service. We are
convinced that this partnership will benefit both our
businesses."
About JCB
JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading payment card
issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in
Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. As part of its
international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with
hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to
increase merchant coverage and card member base. As a comprehensive
payment solution provider, JCB commits to provide responsive and
high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For
more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/
Contact
Kumiko Kida
JCB Co., Ltd.
Corporate Communications
Tel: +81-3-5778-8353
Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp
Source: JCB
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