ENGLISH
|
JAPANESE
|
CONNECT WITH US:
Home
About
Contact
Log in
Home
Press release
Jan 23, 2023 15:00 JST
Source:
JCB
NBB and JCB Enable the Acceptance of JCB Cards Through its POS & E-Commerce Merchants in The Kingdom of Bahrain
MANAMA & TOKYO, Jan 23, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) and JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, have signed an agreement to enable JCB payment acceptance at the bank's POS and e-commerce merchants in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The signing ceremony was recently held at NBB Headquarters in the presence of NBB and JCB representatives.
The partnership with JCB, will provide cardholders from mainly Asian markets with greater convenience, allowing them to enjoy the usage of their JCB Cards at all NBB merchant outlets across the Kingdom. This falls in line with NBB's promise of remaining 'Closer to You', and follows its commitment to improve accessibility and provide existing and new customers with easy access to its services.
Commenting on the partnership, Hisham AlKurdi, Group Chief Executive - Corporate & Institutional Investment Banking at NBB, said: "We are pleased to partner with JCB to provide JCB's cardholders with the convenience of using their JCB Cards through NBB's banking channels. This partnership is a step forward to increase JCB Card acceptance in the Kingdom through NBB POS and Payment Gateway channels as well as strengthening cross-country relations, improving accessibility and enhancing branch capability to better reach all citizens and residents for a more enhanced service."
On his end, Mr. Yoshiki Kaneko, President and COO of JCB International Co., Ltd., said: "The Kingdom of Bahrain is very important for our cardholders as a travel destination, as well as for JCB as there is a local cardmember base in the region. We are delighted that we have entered into this partnership with the National Bank of Bahrain, one of the largest banks and most prominent locally owned institutions in the region, for the acceptance of JCB Cards. This partnership will enhance our offering for convenience of cardholders in the Kingdom and cater for both the business and touristic needs of our cardholders worldwide."
This partnership falls in line with NBB's commitment to simplifying the customer journey through personalisation and convenience, making clients' daily lives easier, and fortifying relations with global institutions across the world.
JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading payment card issuer and acquirer in Japan with more than 150 million cardholders. Its acceptance network includes about 41 million merchants around the world. JCB is the only international payment brand based in Japan, offering high quality payment solution and technologies that are trusted worldwide.
About JCB
JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 41 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 150 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/
JCB Contact
Ayaka Nakajima
Corporate Communications
Tel: +81-3-5778-8353
Email:
jcb-pr@jcb.co.jp
Source: JCB
Sectors: Cards & Payments, Retail & eCommerce, Daily Finance, Daily News, Regional, Local Biz
Copyright ©2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network.
Latest Release
MHI Inks MoU with TNB Genco on Clean Energy Technologies to Drive Decarbonization in Malaysia
Jun 07, 2023 15:56 JST
Aiming to Realize an Ever-Better Mobility Society, Toyota Mobility Foundation Selects 12 Teams for 2023 to Work on Activities in the "Mobility for ALL" Category of its Idea Contest
Jun 07, 2023 10:56 JST
JNTO, Mazda Motor Corporation, and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Jointly Holding "Japan. Endless Discovery." Exhibit on Centenary of Le Mans 24 Hours Race
Jun 06, 2023 17:21 JST
NEC to supply East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS)
Jun 06, 2023 16:18 JST
Transgene and NEC Present New Data on TG4050, an Individualized Cancer Vaccine, Showing it Induces Specific Immune Responses against Head and Neck Carcinoma at ASCO 2023
Jun 06, 2023 15:58 JST
Fujitsu 1FINITY Ultra Optical System selected by NTT for next Japan-wide core network
Jun 06, 2023 11:53 JST
Olympus Announces Plan to Establish Digital Excellence Centers Following Acquisition of Cloud-AI Endoscopy Startup Odin Vision
Jun 05, 2023 16:00 JST
Olympus Announces Plan to Establish Digital Excellence Centers Following Acquisition of Cloud-AI Endoscopy Startup Odin Vision
Jun 05, 2023 16:00 JST
Lexus Celebrates the World Premiere of the All-New LBX
Jun 05, 2023 15:35 JST
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to Launch Technical Studies on Ammonia Fuel Supply System for Marine Engines under Development by WinGD
Jun 05, 2023 13:52 JST
Rovanpera increases lead with podium for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
Jun 05, 2023 11:02 JST
JCB and Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam launch the BIDV JCB Ultimate Credit Card in Vietnam
Jun 02, 2023 16:00 JST
Eisai to Present Latest Data on Lemborexant at the 37th Annual Sleep 2023 Meeting
Jun 02, 2023 12:20 JST
Historic Le Mans awaits TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
Jun 01, 2023 17:07 JST
JCB announces the latest status of carbon neutrality
Jun 01, 2023 12:00 JST
JCB announces the latest status of carbon neutrality
Jun 01, 2023 12:00 JST
Toyota Announces Changes to Organizational Structure and Senior Professionals/Senior Management
May 31, 2023 22:44 JST
MHI: Continuation of Maintenance of Manila MRT-3 in the Philippines
May 31, 2023 21:58 JST
Mitsubishi Motors to Unveil an All-New Compact SUV in Indonesia in August - Equipped with a New Automotive Sound System as a Collaboration with Yamaha
May 31, 2023 19:11 JST
Tokyo Kiraboshi FG and MC Sign Business Alliance Agreement
May 31, 2023 12:20 JST
More Latest Release >>