JCB and DOJO join forces to boost card acceptance in UK
By Gloria Methri
JCB, the international payment brand, has partnered with London-based PayTech DOJO to enhance JCB’s card acceptance across the UK. Now, JCB card members can enjoy a seamless payment experience across the UK, while small business owners can benefit from the growing number of international visitors.
This partnership will allow JCB Cardmembers to use their “front of wallet” card at many more UK-based hospitality venues where DOJO has its customers. The collaboration aims to ensure broader JCB Card acceptance across DOJO’s expanding merchant network, making it easier for cardmembers to use their preferred payment method when travelling abroad.
Over 110,000 UK-based merchants across the hospitality sector will now be able to accept JCB Cards from January 2025 due to the integration with DOJO’s extensive network.
Encompassing a diverse range of merchants, this partnership is poised to boost cardmembers’ spend across the UK. Simultaneously, DOJO merchants will be exposed to a vast new market of 164 million cardmembers across the globe, especially unlocking the spending power of cardmembers visiting from Asian countries and territories.
JCB Cardmembers travelling to Ireland, Spain, and Italy will also soon benefit from DOJO’s popular payment solution, increasing JCB’s acceptance across Europe. DOJO’s expansion in Europe will directly benefit JCB Cardmembers, who can use their cards with confidence across a wider geographical area.
Ray Shinzawa, Managing Director, JCB International (Europe) Ltd, said, “Our new collaboration with DOJO means that even more JCB Cardmembers can now enjoy the convenience and security of using their cards across a larger European merchant network. We’re committed to making payments as seamless as possible for our international cardmembers, and this partnership represents a key cornerstone of our strategy.”
Nuno Mateus, VP of Payments, DOJO, added, “Small to medium-sized businesses represent the heart of the UK’s economy, and we aim to empower them to connect with a broader customer base and unlock new growth opportunities. Our strategic partnership reflects our commitment to supporting merchants to tap into new avenues of growth by facilitating the payment experience of international travellers and creating repeat visits and purchases. By accepting JCB, business owners will be better positioned to attract international, high-value shoppers and drive revenue growth.”
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