JCB International, the international subsidiary of Japanese card issuer JCB, has partnered with Robinsons Bank to expand its card acceptance network in Philippines.
The agreement will allow merchants that use Robinsons Bank payment terminals and payment gateway to accept JCB cards.
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Following the agreement, JCB card members will be able to use their JCB cards to transact at most hotels, restaurants, and petrol stations including at Philippine low-cost airline Cebu Pacific.
JCB president and COO Kimihisa Imada said: “The Philippines continues to be one of the most important markets for JCB’s global business expansion and we are excited to welcome our new partner to the JCB network.
“I am sure that this partnership with Robinsons Bank will bring more benefits and convenience to all JCB cardmembers. We are also looking forward to exploring further business opportunities such as Robinsons Bank – JCB Card issuance soon.”
Robinsons Bank president and CEO Elfren Antonio Sarte said: “We are very pleased to kick off 2019 by having JCB on board. With the relative advancements of electronic payment, Robinsons Bank is geared up to offer flexible payment solutions to complement JCB’s product offerings.
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By GlobalData“We are confident that this alliance will benefit customers in the Philippines and overseas, as we offer more avenues of efficient and competitive financial services to provide the best experience.”
Last month, JCB International inked a joint licencing agreement with Cyprus-based face to face acquirer JCC to extend its presence across Europe.
In February this year, JCB International also collaborated with Cambodian lender ACLEDA Bank to introduce a co-branded debit card in Cambodia.
