Since 1961, JCB have led the industry with innovations such as automatic bank transfer payment, point programs and other groundbreaking services that are now considered standard. We have worked hard to increase convenience for our customers and offer more attractive products and services. In 1981 JCB became the only payment brand based in Japan to expand internationally as an independent brand, and we now boast a global payment network serving JCB cardmembers around the world.
Over 80 million cardmembers worldwide now use the JCB Card, which is accepted by 20 million merchants and more than a million cash advance location in 190 countries and territories; all supported by our close ties with more than 350 financial institutions.