JCB

JCB, short for Japan Credit Bureau, is one of Japan’s longest-standing institutions. The company was able to leverage its experience and successful business to grow and establish its brand worldwide. Though not on the same level as Visa or MasterCard, JCB credit cards are widely accepted. JCB cards are best suited for transactions in Japan, Asia, and Oceania.

If you have a JCB credit or debit card, the process of using it is identical to Visa and MasterCard. You enter the card details, authorize the transaction, and the funds go through. The card is connected to your bank account, cutting out any intermediaries.

Is using a JCB card in an online casino worth your time? We go over how the payment method works and other relevant information in this article.

What is JCB?

The JCB is one of the world’s biggest credit card issuers. In 2019 alone, the number of JCB cardholders outside of Japan exceeded 30 million. With so many clients, JCB cards have begun seeing widespread adoption by many online merchants, including online casinos.

As with all credit and debit cards, transaction times for casino deposits are lightning-fast. JCB cards also bring top-notch security, including two-factor authentication for online transactions.

JCB cards allow you to withdraw money from online casinos to your bank account. Wait times are standard for bank card withdrawals and may go faster or slower depending on your online casino.

JCB Account

As JCB issues credit and debit cards, you do not need to register an account with them. Instead, you need to have a bank account with an institution that can issue a JCB card. If you are interested in picking up a JCB card, you can see a list of all eligible issuers on the global JCB website.

Company

The Japan Credit Bureau has a long history that helped it become the global juggernaut it is today. It was established in 1961 and was the company to issue Japan’s first credit card. Over the next ten years, the number of cardholders would go from one to one million. However, JCB would not start international operations until 1981. JCB’s first global presence was in Hong Kong, with US JCB cards following a few years later.

From there, JCB’s international expansion seemed unstoppable. By 1999, JCB had over one million card members outside of Japan. JCB’s success helped lead to it allying with Discover Financial Services, giving its cards an even broader reach in the world. JCB followed new technologies each step of the way to keep its cards interesting to clients. Between that and unique cardholder benefits, it is no wonder JCB has more than 130 million clients inside and outside of Japan combined.