JCB has launched contactless subway payment services in Shanghai and Beijing, marking the first such service in mainland China
TOKYO, June 30, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JCB Co., Ltd., a major global payment brand and the only international payment brand based in Japan, is pleased to announce that JCB cardholders can now use their contactless cards to ride the subway systems in both Shanghai and Beijing without purchasing tickets in advance.With this new service, JCB cardmembers can simply tap their contactless payment cards at the subway gates or designated readers to pay for fares quickly and conveniently.This user-friendly service is now available for overseas travelers and can be used on all underground lines in both cities. In Shanghai, the service covers all 21 subway lines and 517 stations; in Beijing, it is available on all 29 subway lines and 523 stations. Airport routes are also included, making the service even more accessible and beneficial for international tourists.This initiative marks the first time that contactless subway payment services have been made available to international cardholders in mainlan…