SumUp partners with JCB to boost card acceptance for European merchants within its network

Japan-based payments brand JCB International has announced a partnership with FinTech firm SumUp to enable acceptance of its cards across SumUp’s European merchant network.

The multi-regional tie up targets returning Asian travellers in a post-Covid world and expands the availability of JCB Contactless, tapping into the shift towards digital payments. 

Ray Shinzawa, Managing Director, JCB International (Europe), says: “We’re excited to introduce SumUp as our new partner and work closely with its merchant network starting with European countries and regions to further increase JCB Contactless acceptance.”

“SumUp’s global presence and innovative technology make it the ideal choice for our cardmembers, who value secure and fast transactions when shopping abroad. At the same time, this collaboration will delight merchants with new customers and growth opportunities in today’s competitive market.”

Michael Schrezenmaier, CEO Europe, SumUp, comments: “We are committed to empowering small businesses and helping them tap into the expanding number of Asian travellers. Our new partnership with JCB will enable them to offer a preferred payment option to these travellers.”

“This is an exciting time, especially for small and medium-sized businesses looking for new avenues of growth, and with the deployment of JCB card acceptance, we can better provide them with the tools they need to differentiate themselves from their competition and thrive in today’s global marketplace.”