JCB

JCB (Japan Credit Bureau) is a Japan-based global credit card and payment system provider, founded in 1961. The JCB cards are available worldwide and work with a number of banks. They offer various types of cards, such as credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards, which are widely used for purchases, online transactions and travel. JCB is particularly popular in Asia but also has an extensive acceptance network in other regions. In 2020, JCB cards were issued in 23 countries to more than 130 million customers.

There are no JCB cards issued on the Hungarian market, but several payment service providers in Hungary offer JCB card acceptance. This may be of particular interest to shops frequented by Japanese tourists.

In Europe, JCB cards are mainly known as a means of payment used by Asian tourists. JCB is gradually expanding its acceptance network and partnerships with European financial institutions. For European merchants, the acceptance of JCB could provide a competitive advantage to attract Asian customers.

Globally, JCB is a major player in the market for debit cards and payment systems, especially in Asia, where cards are widely used. JCB has more than 140 million cardholders worldwide and reaches millions of acceptance locations. In innovation and service development, JCB strives to remain competitive with global players such as Visa and Mastercard.