JCB Contactless Expands Transit Payments with Tap-Enabled Credit Card Acceptance in LA
Tokyo and Los Angeles, Aug 18, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the global operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only global payment brand name, and JCB International Credit Card Co., Ltd. (JCB USA), the U.S. subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., are happy to reveal that JCB Contactless is now accepted on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro)’s freshly presented TAP validators throughout buses and Metro Rail stations. This application becomes part of Metro’s continuous efforts to reveal transport easier and available for routine riders, brand-new riders and visitors to Los Angeles.
“We are thrilled to reveal that JCB has actually been consisted of as one of the payment alternatives in LA Metro’s contactless fare payment system. JCB Cardholders can now take pleasure in the benefit of contactless payments throughout LA Metro’s trains and buses just by tapping their cards or mobile phones at the validator, “stated Fumihiko Mitsuoka, President & CEO of JCB USA.
“Tap-to-pay deals utilizing charge card and mobile phones are currently familiar to much of our cardholders, and our company believe this improvement even more enhances the benefit and versatility of the JCB payment experience. Los Angeles continues to be among the most popular travel locations for our cardholders from Asia, and we are really happy to assist supply a smoother and more smooth transport experience throughout their see to the city.”
LA Metro runs among the biggest transport networks in the United States, linking neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County through bus and rail services. The firm plays an essential function in making it possible for daily travel throughout the area for both citizens and visitors.
Given that the early 2000s, JCB has actually been at the leading edge of contactless payment innovation in Japan. As JCB’s international contactless approval network continues to broaden quickly worldwide, JCB stays dedicated to improving benefit, security and availability for transport users around the world.
About JCB
JCB is a significant international payment brand name and a leading charge card company and acquirer in Japan. JCB introduced its card organization in Japan in 1961 and started broadening worldwide in 1981. Its approval network consists of about 72 million merchants all over the world. JCB Cards are now released generally in Asian nations and areas, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its worldwide development technique, JCB has actually formed alliances with numerous leading banks and banks internationally to increase its merchant protection and cardmember base. As a thorough payment option company, JCB devotes to offering responsive and top quality product and services to all clients worldwide. For more details, please see: www.global.jcb/en/
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