JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. We launched our card business in ... Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Our acceptance network includes 36 million merchants and over a million cash advance locations in the world. JCB cards are now issued in many countries and territories with more than 140 million cardmembers. As part of our international growth strategy, we have formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, we commit to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. read more