JCB Launches Premium Card Issuing Initiative for Affluent Customers in ASEAN Under Strategic Comprehensive Partnership with MUFG Bank
TOKYO & & JAKARTA, Oct 6, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) –JCB International Co., Ltd. (“JCB International”), the worldwide operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only global payment brand name, has actually partnered with PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk (“Danamon”) to introduce the Danamon JCB Treasure Card for wealthy consumers in Indonesia. The launch represents the very first effort under the tactical thorough collaboration in ASEAN in between MUFG Bank, Ltd. (“MUFG Bank”) and JCB, following the memorandum of comprehending checked in July 2026. Through this effort, JCB will provide a brand-new premium card in Indonesia, which will be JCB’s highest-tier card ever provided outside Japan.
Background to the Partnership in between Danamon and JCB
Indonesia’s wealthy and mass-affluent sectors continue to broaden in line with the nation’s financial development, driving increased need for abroad travel and cross-border costs. Japan stays among the most popular travel locations, with growing need for premium services in travel, shopping and dining.
Danamon, among Indonesia’s leading private-sector banks and a tactical partner bank of the MUFG Group, is enhancing its services for upscale clients. JCB uses a substantial merchant network in Japan and worldwide, together with special Japanese advantages and experiences. Acknowledging that their integrated strengths might provide brand-new worth to wealthy consumers in Indonesia, Danamon and JCB formed this collaboration.
Through the Danamon JCB Treasure Card, the business intend to motivate travel to Japan and produce chances for distinct experiences and costs, while supporting efforts to more position Japan as a prominent tourist location.
Secret Product Services and Features
Card name
Danamon JCB Treasure Card
Target consumers
Danamon personal banking clients
Secret card services
– Access to special and unusual experiences throughout Japan, consisting of appointment help for difficult-to-book dining establishments
– Preferential foreign exchange rates for abroad deals
– 5% cashback on qualified costs payments
– Complimentary abroad travel insurance coverage
– Privileges at popular shops and centers when going to Japan
– Access to qualified airport lounges in Japan and around the world
Strategic Comprehensive Partnership in between MUFG Bank and JCB in ASEAN
MUFG Bank and JCB objective to develop brand-new worth by integrating MUFG Bank’s financial investment base and monetary network with partner banks and digital organizations, and JCB’s payment network and facilities as a global payment brand name, together with among the biggest merchant networks in Japan and its substantial service knowledge.
In the short-term, through collaborations with partner banks, the business will establish card items using wealthy consumers in ASEAN special and uncommon experiences and a series of advantages in Japan.
Over the medium to long term, the business will check out improvements to cross-border payment and mobile abilities by integrating JCB’s payment abilities with the services of digital monetary provider in which MUFG has actually invested, while likewise working to advance digital payment services in ASEAN.
Structure on this collaboration, MUFG Bank and JCB will broaden cooperation with Japanese business, promote the appeal of Japanese brand names and services throughout ASEAN, motivate travel to Japan and costs on unique local experiences, and add to Japan’s tourist technique and local revitalization.
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About JCB
JCB is a significant international payment brand name and a leading charge card provider 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 all over the world. JCB Cards are now provided primarily in Asian nations and areas, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its global development method, JCB has actually formed alliances with numerous leading banks and banks worldwide to increase its merchant protection and cardmember base. As a thorough payment option supplier, JCB devotes to offering responsive and premium product and services to all consumers worldwide. For additional information, please go to: www.global.jcb/en/
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