TOKYO// TAIPEI, July 1, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) –JCB International Co., Ltd., the global operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only worldwide payment brand name, and JCB International (Taiwan) Co., Ltd., revealed the launch of JCB contactless payment approval on the Taipei Metro.
The Taipei Metro, which began operations in 1996, is a significant city public transportation system linking Taipei City and New Taipei City. The network includes several lines with an overall length of over 100 kilometers and many stations serving crucial locations. It is extensively utilized for everyday travelling in addition to by travelers. Along its paths are much of Taiwan’s renowned tourist attractions, consisting of Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, Ximending, and the Shilin Night Market, making it a necessary transport choice for both citizens and visitors.
With the intro of JCB contactless payment on the Taipei Metro, JCB Cardmembers can just tap their contactless JCB Cards or suitable gadgets at ticket gates to ride. This gets rid of the requirement to buy tickets or reload transit cards, supplying a smoother and more smooth travel experience.
In Taiwan, JCB contactless payments are currently readily available not just on the Taipei Metro (consisting of the Circular Line of New Taipei Metro) however likewise on the Kaohsiung Metro, Taoyuan Metro, and Taichung Metro.
JCB contactless payments are progressively being embraced throughout mass transit systems worldwide, adding to enhanced benefit for both day-to-day travel and tourist. JCB will continue to promote cashless services in the transport sector and aim to broaden use circumstances while improving client benefit.
About JCB
JCB is a significant international payment brand name and a leading charge card company and acquirer in Japan. JCB released its card organization in Japan in 1961 and started broadening worldwide in 1981. Its approval network consists of about 72 million merchants worldwide. JCB Cards are now provided generally in Asian nations and areas, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its worldwide development method, JCB has actually formed alliances with numerous leading banks and banks internationally to increase its merchant protection and cardmember base. As a detailed payment service provider, JCB devotes to offering responsive and top quality product and services to all consumers worldwide. For additional information, please check out: www.global.jcb/en/
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