JCB, Japan’s international payment brand, has partnered with First Cash Solution, a subsidiary of Germany-based Volksbank eG – Die Gestalterbank, to expand JCB card acceptance across Germany.
The collaboration integrates J/Secure™, enhancing security for e-commerce transactions and providing more payment options for merchants.
The partnership aims to improve fraud prevention and service quality for businesses processing JCB payments, particularly for transactions from Asia.
J/Secure™ has been implemented for First Cash Solution merchants, covering sectors such as accommodation, travel, dining, sports, and lifestyle.
This move introduces First Cash Solution merchants to a wider customer base of 164 million JCB Cardmembers, including a strong presence in Asia.
“Our collaboration with First Cash Solution marks an important step in expanding JCB’s presence in Germany,”
said Ray Shinzawa, Managing Director of JCB International (Europe) Ltd.
“This partnership enhances convenience and security for JCB Cardmembers using their cards across a larger network of European merchants.”
Bastian Minet, Head of Sales at First Cash Solution, stated,
“This partnership reflects our commitment to providing merchants with leading payment solutions. By integrating JCB, we are expanding global reach and enabling our merchants to connect with the Asian market, improving customer satisfaction and revenue opportunities.”
Previously, SumUp, a London-based global payments service provider, partnered with JCB to enable the acceptance of JCB Cards across its European merchant network.
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