Japan Credit Bureau, usually abbreviated as JCB, is a credit card company based in Tokyo, Japan. Its English name is JCB Co., Ltd. (株式会社ジェーシービー) The abbreviation is sometimes thought to stand for Japan Commerce Bank, but this is incorrect. Image File history File links JCBLOGO.jpg Logo of Japan Credit Bureau. ... Credit cards A credit card system is a type of retail transaction settlement and credit system, named after the small plastic card issued to users of the system. ... The modern skyline of Tokyo is highly decentralized. ...
Founded in 1961, JCB established dominance over the Japanese credit card market when it purchased Osaka Credit Bureau in 1968. JCB cards are now accepted by 11 million merchants in 189 countries, and are commonly accepted at hotels and upscale shopping outlets in major cities around the world. JCB also operates a network of membership lounges targeting Japanese, Chinese, and Korean travelers in Europe, Asia, and North America. 1961 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1968 was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ...
In the United States, JCB is accepted primarily at businesses concerned with travel and hospitality (such as airlines, car rental companies, and hotels), but increasingly also at businesses such as department stores, gas stations, and Japanese specialty retailers such as Mitsuwa and Marukai. JCB accounts in the US are issued by JCBUSA. A Boeing 747-400 belonging to Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the UKs largest airlines. ... Rental cars are leased to people who dont have access to their own cars, such as when traveling. ... A hotel is an establishment that provides lodging, usually on a short-term basis. ...
JCB has always aimed to be more than just a conventional payment card -- a goal which has been achieved by delivering the highest quality services in addition to the most convenient, efficient, and reliable payment products available.
A JCB card issuance program was launched in Hong Kong in 1985, and from the early 1990s on, our international issuance and merchant acquisition program has attracted more and more of the world's most reputable financial institutions to become JCB partners.
Because JCB is committed to supplying the same level of service to all holders of JCB branded cards, we assist each individual JCB cardmember wherever they may be and whatever they may be doing.
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