JCB to offer Google Pay in Japan

JCB, Japan’s only international payment brand, has enabled Google Pay for its customers. Android smartphone users can now use Google Pay in stores where JCB Contactless is accepted, by adding their credit/debit cards issued by the JCB Group in Japan to Google Pay. To use Google Pay, users will need to download the Google Wallet app and add their JCB Card. JCB plans to extend this support to other JCB brand card issuers both in Japan and other markets.

Google Pay is a contactless mobile payment service for Android smartphones. By adding their credit card or other payment methods, users can make payments with their smartphone. With built-in authentication, transaction encryption, and fraud protection, Google Pay helps keep money and personal information safe.

JCB Contactless is a payment method that enables secure, simple and fast payments. JCB Contactless can be used via card or smartphone with the JCB Card being added to a mobile wallet, at various stores and for services, including Transit, by simply tapping it on the reader.

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