JCB Contactless

What is JCB Contactless?

JCB Contactless is a payment method that enables secure, simple and fast payments. You can use your JCB Contactless card at various shops and services by simply tapping it on the reader.

Benefits of JCB Contactless

1. Simply Tap Your Card or Mobile Device to the Reader to Pay!

Simply tap your JCB card on the reader at the checkout to make a purchase without needing a signature or PIN. That's it!

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    For payments above a certain amount, you may be required to provide a signature or insert your card into the card reader and enter your PIN for security.

2. At Home and Abroad

JCB Contactless uses world-standard NFC technology, so you can use JCB Contactless across different countries and regions at participating stores.

3. Secure Payment

JCB Contactless complies with the EMV(R) international standard for chip cards, using complex analyses to ensure the highest level of security for each transaction. There's an even lower possibility of your card getting lost or your card information being stolen, as purchases can be made without handing over your card.

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    EMV(R) is a registered trademark in the U.S.A. and other regions.

How to Use JCB Contactless

Step 1

Tell the checkout staff at any store displaying this mark that you would like to pay using JCB Contactless.

Step 1 Tell the checkout staff at any store displaying this mark that you would like to pay using JCB Contactless.

Step 2

Tap your JCB card on the reader at the store checkout.

Step 2 Tap your JCB card on the reader at the store checkout.

Step 3

That's it — you've paid.

Smartphones and Wearable Devices

You can use JCB Contactless via your smartphone or wearable device using Apple Pay.

Merchants That Support JCB Contactless

More and more merchants worldwide are using JCB Contactless.

Participating Stores

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    May not be available at certain stores.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which cards support JCB Contactless?

All JCB cards that have the EMV contactless indicator shown on the right are supported.

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    Registered JCB cards can also be used via Apple Pay. (This service depends on the issuing company, so may not be available for all cards.)

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    Apple Pay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries and regions.

EMV Contactless Indicator


2. What if the merchant doesn't support JCB Contactless?

You can still pay with your JCB card by inserting it into the card reader.


3. Where can I use JCB Contactless?

Usable at any store marked with the JCB Contactless indicator.

Learn more about merchants that support JCB Contactless


4. Is there a payment limit for each transaction?

JCB Contactless payments above a certain amount may not be accepted at some stores. In such cases, you can pay with your JCB card by inserting it into a card reader.