JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCBI), international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., has launched JCB Contactless
acceptance in the United Arab Emirates in partnership with Network International, the leading payment solutions provider
in the Middle East and Africa region.
JCB Contactless is the JCB brand's EMV(R) contactless payment solution. JCB Contactless users simply tap their card or
mobile phone on a NFC-enabled reader to pay. JCB Contactless will be available across Network International's extensive
network of physical and online UAE-based merchants including Abu Dhabi and Dubai Duty Free shops, Dubai taxis and metro
stations. Network International will support the rapid expansion of JCB Contactless acceptance across the country during
the course of 2019.
Kimihisa Imada, President and COO of JCBI, said, "We have seen a significant uptake in JCB Contactless issuing with our
partners across the globe. This frictionless payment method will allow our cardmembers to experience more convenience
and simplicity when purchasing. We thank Network International for their ongoing support and partnership. JCB
Contactless payment provides a simple and more convenient purchasing experience for visitors to the United Arab Emirates
and at the same time is quick and easy for merchants to accept."
"As the UAE's largest merchant acquirer, we are delighted to enable JCB Contactless acceptance and offer Japanese
visitors and shoppers a seamless and convenient payment method," said Samer Soliman, Managing Director, Middle East at
Network International. "As consumers' payment preferences evolve, we are delighted to support our network of merchant
partners to keep pace with new technologies, offering them a competitive edge."
*JCB Contactless: The JCB brand contactless payment solution that is compliant with NFC and EMV(R) Contactless
Communication Protocol Specifications. (EMV(R) is a registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries and an
unregistered trademark elsewhere. The EMV trademark is owned by EMVCo.)